Market Umbrella is an independent nonprofit 501(c)(3), based in New Orleans, whose mission is to cultivate the power of farmers markets to drive economic and community health in the region. Market Umbrella has operated the Crescent City Farmers Markets (CCFM) since 1995.
Recipe
Slow-Cooked Summer Squash with Lemon and Thyme
While there are a million ways to cook veggies, roasting them in the oven is one of the easiest. Roasting squash allows it to caramelize and get tender (but not too soft!). The recipe calls for thyme, but other herbs such as rosemary or oregano sprigs work just as well. You can eat these as a side dish, using a piece of bread to sop up the pan juices or throw them on rice or pasta. Garden tip: it’s not too late to start squash or any of the herbs mentioned here. Speed up the process and pick up starts from Mizell farm at the Drive-Thru market on Sundays. Cheers to these sunny, first-of-the-season veggies!
Ingredients
- 1 lb. summer squash or zucchini, sliced crosswise ¼" thick
- ½ head of garlic
- Zest of 1 lemon, removed in wide strips
- 2 sprigs thyme
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ¾ tsp. kosher salt
- 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
Directions
Place a rack in middle of oven and preheat to 350°. Toss summer squash, garlic, lemon zest, thyme, oil, and salt in a shallow 2-qt. baking dish to combine.
Turn garlic cut side down, then roast vegetables, tossing 2 or 3 times, until golden brown, very tender, and edges and cut sides are crisp, 1 hour and 40 minutes–1 hour and 50 minutes. Let cool slightly, then add lemon juice and toss to coat.
About Us
The Crescent City Farmers Market operates weekly year-round throughout New Orleans. The CCFM hosts 70+ local small farmers, fishers, and food producers, and more than 150,000 shoppers annually.