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Home » Main Dishes » Seafood » CSA Weekly Meals #5 and Sweet Potato Greens with Grilled Salmon

CSA Weekly Meals #5 and Sweet Potato Greens with Grilled Salmon

By Min On August 11, 2014, Updated April 11, 2020

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I’ve loved all my previous CSA boxes so far, but this one in particular got me really excited. There were so many items that I absolutely adore…basically everything pictured above except for okra and sweet potato greens. Those two were completely new to me. Well, I’ve had okra before…just never cooked with it personally. So as I’ve been doing, here’s a recap of how I incorporated all this fresh produce into my weekly meals.

Johnson's Backyard Garden

Eggplants, Tomatoes, Red bell peppers, Basil, Jalapeño peppers: As I stared and stared at the contents of the CSA box, focusing initially on the eggplants, ratatouille came to mind. Sure, I could’ve incorporated them into salads, but this particular week, I was craving something a bit more hearty and comforting. I also added some eggs at the very end to make it a more well-rounded meal. You can find the recipe for Ratatouille with Poached Eggs here. This dish not only tasted amazing, but as you can see, I was able to incorporate many of the veggies from the box. A win-win situation.

Okra, Tomatoes: I was very intimidated by the okra as I’d heard about it’s tendency to become a slimy mess if not cooked properly. I spent a lot of time researching about the best ways to prepare it aside from frying. I described my experience as well as a recipe for Roasted Okra, Corn, Tomato Salsa in this post. I had some tomatoes leftover from the ratatouille so I was able to incorporate them here.

Melon: This was a HUGE melon! Since the Hungryman is allergic to melons (I know..sad, but yay for me!), it was up to me to finish it. No problem! I enjoyed some pieces as is, but I also saved half of it to grill. The inspiration came from Deanna and Serena at Teaspoon of Spice who prepared a beautiful grilled watermelon salad. Grilling really intensified its sweetness and depth.

Arugula: Honestly, I should’ve used it soon after receiving my box instead of waiting nearly 5 days. It was starting to turn yellow so I immediately made these Lemon Arugula Toasted Naan Bites.  Simple, light, and delicious.

Sweet Peppers, Jalapeño Peppers: They were added to various dishes (not pictured above), including guacamole, salads, sandwiches, and a Southwestern casserole (recipe coming soon).

Butternut Squash: I normally roast diced pieces in the oven with various seasonings and store them in a container to incorporate into various meals throughout the week. However, after learning of its strong affinity for curries, I made a vegetarian, one-pot, quick and easy Butternut Squash Red Curry (pictured above in the lower right hand corner). I will be sharing this recipe very soon. It’s a good one so stay tuned ;).

Zesty Sweet Potato Greens with Grilled Salmon

Sweet Potato Greens: It’s no secret that I’m a sweet potato fanatic who eats it almost every single day. Sweet potato greens, on the other hand, I had never eaten nor seen them until now. Have you? Therefore, I took a conservative approach and simply sautéed them with some ginger and lemon. 

 

Zesty Sweet Potato Greens with Grilled Salmon

The sweet potato greens have a pretty mild taste, and similar to spinach, they cook down quite a bit.  And just like with all green leafy vegetables, they are an excellent source of vitamin K and other essential nutrients, including vitamin A, iron, and calcium. In addition, they contain polyphenols, which are powerful antioxidants that have been linked to the prevention of degenerative diseases, particularly cardiovascular diseases and cancer.

Islam S. Sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas L.) leaf: Its potential effect on human health and nutrition. Journal Of Food Science.2006;71(2):R13-R21.

Zesty Sweet Potato Greens with Grilled Salmon

During my weekly grocery trip, I came across this GORGEOUS wild Alaskan sockeye salmon, which I thought would pair beautifully with the greens.

This was such an effortless yet elegant meal. I also served up some whole grain barley to round out the meal. Have you tried sweet potato greens before? If so, how do you like to prepare them? If they’re included in my next box, I’d love to do something more with them.

Sweet Potato Greens with Grilled Salmon

Sweet Potato Greens with Grilled Salmon

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Author: Min | MJ and Hungryman

Ingredients

  • 1 large bunch of sweet potato greens
  • 1 teaspoon canola oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • lemon zest
  • 2 4 oz Salmon fillets
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Remove sweet potato leaves from stems. Chop smaller stems, and discard the larger ones. Heat oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Add leaves and stem pieces, sesame oil, and ginger. Saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, and grate some fresh lemon zest on top.
  • Season salmon with salt and pepper, and simply roast or grill.

Nutrition

Serving: 2g
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Thank you so much for stopping by! I am Min, a Registered Dietitian, a Christ follower, a wife, and a mom to our miracle baby, Caleb. Currently, I’m having a ton of fun feeding his little tummy and sharing our baby led weaning journey! Follow me on Instagram if interested in seeing daily menu as well as tips and tricks.

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  1. Deanna Segrave-Daly (@tspbasil) says

    August 11, 2014 at 7:24 am

    Love so much about this post! First, the gorgeous colors – it’s the best time of the year for those CSA boxes 🙂 And love the idea of grilling cantaloupe (thanks for the shout out.) And lastly, I’m now craving grilled salmon so need to try your recipe pronto!

  2. Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says

    August 11, 2014 at 8:05 am

    Poor Tim! I can’t imagine being allergic to melon, watermelon too? What a beautiful CSA box though and I love all the delicious things you made with the fresh produce. Always a fan of salmon too!

  3. Julie @ Lovely Little Kitchen says

    August 11, 2014 at 8:55 am

    Love all that you came up with! My husband isn’t “allergic” to melons, but he always has an itchy throat after he eats them so he sort of avoids them. Tragic! I’ve never thought to grill melons, but that sounds wonderful.

  4. Dixya @ Food, Pleasure, and Health says

    August 11, 2014 at 10:28 am

    sooo when can i come over for dinner Min? everything looks so delicious.

  5. Joanne says

    August 12, 2014 at 6:49 am

    Great use of all that produce! And whoa to the sweet potato greens…never seen those before!! They sound perfectly paired with the salmon.

  6. Laura @Petite AllergyTreats says

    August 12, 2014 at 9:54 am

    All of these recipes are such awesome uses for fresh vegetables and meat! I’ve never tried Okra but I’m thinking maybe it’s time. 😉

  7. Kari @ bite-sized thoughts says

    August 12, 2014 at 12:08 pm

    Look at all that produce! Amazing! I have never seen or tried sweet potato greens but I’m definitely keen to find some now.

  8. ellie | fit for the soul says

    August 12, 2014 at 1:27 pm

    I loooove sweet potato greens! My mom makes them in Korean namool style and it’s so satisfying. I’m a namool monster, you see. 😛 And I bet you’re one of the healthiest eaters ever, haha! Look at all those veggies.

  9. South Austin Foodie says

    August 7, 2015 at 8:53 pm

    I just received sweet potato greens in a CSA box from Johnson’s Backyard. Having no idea what to do with them, I googled for ideas & your recipe was one of the first to come up! Thank you for the inspiration! I did my own twist on the greens with sesame oil, garlic & garlic and a miso-glazed salmon & it was really good. (Will Instagram & tag you!) 🙂

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