Say yes to Ontario greenhouse vegetables Let the spring/summer flavours of fresh greenhouse vegetables banish the winter blues. With a few staples and lots of fresh local ingredients, you’ll be amazed at how many recipes you can make. When shopping at your local grocery store, farmers’ market and on-farm market, think local, shop local and cook with local ingredients. Roasted greenhouse tomatoes and sweet peppers are puréed with roasted onion, sweet potato and garlic to create Tomato Harissa Soup. Serve topped with crispy halloumi croutons and fresh basil for a tasty twist on a classic. Skillet Gnocchi Dinner, is a recipe you will use again and again. This creamy and easy dish is big on flavour. If you like, serve with garlic toast to soak up the yummy sauce. Look for gnocchi in the pasta section. Greenhouse vegetables also shine in our healthy and refreshing Chopped Salad with Miso Dressing. A colourful salad packed with lots of delicious flavours and textures. Sweetened with local honey, the miso dressing is light and flavourful –the perfect complement. For breakfast or brunch, try the make-ahead, tasty and easy Roasted Vegetable and Ham Strata packed with local goodness. Serve with a fresh tomato salsa on the side. Or, add a greenhouse salad and dinner is ready. We know buying food and cooking is different during COVID-19. Be prepared with a list before you head out for your weekly groceries. Keep your distance from other shoppers and try to use one designated shopper per family if possible. We are here to help. Visit us at foodlandontario.ca to find quick and easy recipes you can make with food you can find in your fridge, freezer or pantry. Enjoy the flavours of spring/summer featuring Ontario greenhouse vegetables. During the upcoming weeks, the Town Crier will feature the recipes for the above mentioned dishes, starting with Mushroom and Turkey Stuffed Shells. We hope you enjoy them! Tomato Harissa Soup Preparation Time: 15 minutesRoasting Time: 20 minutesCooking Time: 15 minutesServes 4 6 Ontario Greenhouse Tomatoes or Ontario Greenhouse Heirloom Tomatoes (about 2 lbs/1 kg)1 tbsp (15 mL) harissa paste*2 tsp (10 mL) vegetable oil2 cloves garlic, peeled1 Ontario Greenhouse Sweet Red Pepper, chopped into bite-size pieces1 each Ontario Onion and Ontario Sweet Potato, chopped into bite-size pieces1/2 cup (125 mL) torn Ontario Halloumi1-1/2 cups (325 mL) no salt added vegetable or chicken broth1/2 tsp (2 mL) each dried thyme and fresh ground black pepper1/3 cup (75 mL) fresh Ontario Basil Leaves, plus more for toppingSalt to taste Spray large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. Cut tomatoes in half; place cut side down on baking sheet. In large bowl, stir together harissa paste and 1 tsp (5 mL) of the oil. Add garlic, red pepper, onion and sweet potato; toss to coat. Place on baking sheet in single layer. Roast in 450°F (230°C) oven for 20 minutes. Pat halloumi dry with paper towel. In small nonstick skillet, heat remaining oil over medium heat. Add haloumi, cook stirring occasionally until lightly browned 3 to 5 minutes. Scrape roasted vegetables and any accumulated juices into large pot. Add broth, thyme and black pepper; cover and bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in basil; let cool slightly. Purée until smooth; season with salt. Serve topped with basil and halloumi. *If using harissa seasoning, combine 1 to 2 tsp (5 to10 mL) with 1 tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil. Nutritional Information:1 ServingPROTEIN: 8 gramsFAT: 9 gramsCARBOHYDRATE: 33 gramsCALORIES: 250FIBRE: 5 gramsSODIUM: 310 mg – Printed with permission from Foodland Ontario
Tomato Harissa Soup
