Farmers Market Recipes: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Ideas

Farmers Market Recipes steak with chimichurri

Welcome to another delicious adventure in farm-fresh cooking! Today, we’re taking you on a culinary journey from sunrise to sunset, featuring three irresistible recipes that showcase the best of your local farmers market. From a hearty breakfast skillet to a vibrant chicken wrap for lunch and a mouth-watering steak dinner with chimichurri sauce, we’ve got your whole day covered with the freshest ingredients. Let’s dive in!

Breakfast: Farmers Market Skillet with Eggs, Potatoes, Bacon, and Cheese

Start your day right with a hearty and wholesome breakfast skillet. This one-pan meal is packed with farm-fresh eggs, crispy bacon, golden potatoes, and gooey cheese, all sourced from your local farmers market.

One pan farmers market breakfast

Ingredients:

– 4 slices of bacon, diced

– 2 large potatoes, diced

– 1 small onion, finely chopped

– 1 bell pepper, diced (red or green)

– 4 large eggs

– 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

– Salt and pepper to taste

– Fresh chives, chopped

Instructions:

1. Cook the Bacon: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the diced bacon until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside, leaving the bacon grease in the skillet.

2. Sauté the Veggies: Add the diced potatoes to the skillet, cooking until golden brown and tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in the chopped onion and bell pepper, cooking until softened.

3. Add the Eggs: Make four small wells in the potato mixture and crack an egg into each. Cover the skillet and cook until the eggs are set to your liking.

4. Cheese Time: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the skillet, cover again, and cook until the cheese is melted.

5. Season and Serve: Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and chopped chives. Serve hot and enjoy!

Lunch: Fresh Grilled Chicken Wrap

For a light and refreshing lunch, try our fresh grilled chicken wrap. I make these when it is too hot to eat a heavy lunch. This wrap is simple but delicious!

Fresh Grilled Chicken Wrap

Ingredients:

– 2 chicken breasts, grilled and sliced

– 4 large tortillas

– 2 cups fresh lettuce, chopped

– 2 tomatoes, sliced

– 1 small red onion, thinly sliced

– 1 carrot, julienned

– 1 avocado, sliced

– 1/2 cup ranch dressing or hummus

– Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then grill until cooked through. Slice into strips.

2. Assemble the Wraps: Lay out the tortillas and spread a thin layer of ranch dressing or hummus on each.

3. Layer the Ingredients: Evenly distribute the lettuce, tomatoes, onion, carrot, avocado, and grilled chicken across the tortillas.

4. Roll and Serve: Roll up each tortilla tightly, slice in half if desired, and serve immediately.

Dinner: Steak with Chimichurri Sauce and Lemon Asparagus

End your day with an easy steak dinner paired with a zesty chimichurri sauce and lemon asparagus. This meal is perfect for a summer evening at home!

Steak with lemon asparagus

Ingredients for Steak and Chimichurri Sauce:

– 2 ribeye steaks

– Salt and pepper to taste

– 1/2 cup olive oil

– 1/4 cup red wine vinegar

– 1 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped

– 4 garlic cloves, minced

– 1 small red chili, finely chopped

– 1 tsp dried oregano

– Juice of 1 lemon

Ingredients for Lemon Asparagus:

– 1 bunch of asparagus, trimmed

– 2 tbsp olive oil

– Zest and juice of 1 lemon

– Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Chimichurri Sauce: In a bowl, mix together olive oil, red wine vinegar, parsley, garlic, red chili, oregano, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside to let the flavors meld.

2. Cook the Steak: Season the steaks with salt and pepper. Heat a skillet over high heat and cook the steaks to your desired doneness. Let rest before serving.

3. Prepare the Asparagus: In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the asparagus and cook until tender-crisp, about 5-7 minutes. Drizzle with lemon juice, zest, salt, and pepper.

4. Serve and Enjoy: Plate the steaks and top with chimichurri sauce. Serve with lemon asparagus on the side. Enjoy a delicious meal at home!

Each of these farmers market recipes includes fresh and healthy (mostly) ingredients. I hope these dishes inspire you to shop at your local farmers market and enjoy the best! Visit Farm Trader to find farms near you!

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