Bed 2

What’s growing?

Chives, spinach and broad beans

Recipe Ideas

Summer Stir Fry

Previously there was spinach and chard growing in bed 2, it’s perfect for using in the recipe below!

Ingredients

  • Spinach
  • Rainbow chard
  • Yellow pepper
  • Carrot (grated)
  • Cabbage
  • Beansprouts
  • Handful of pine nuts
  • Red onion
  • Olive oil
  • Ready for wok noodles

(rice also works well in this recipe – make sure to pre-cook it before you start heating your vegetables though!)

For the dressing

  • Tablespoon sesame oil
  • Teaspoon of light soy sauce (adjust to taste)
  • Splash of lemon juice or vinegar
  • A few grates of fresh ginger
  • Pinch of chili powder
  • Dash of salt and pepper

Method

1. Slice the spinach, chard, cabbage, red onion and beansprouts to the desired size.

2. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a pan.

3. Add all the chopped vegetables and the grated carrot and fry for about a minute.

4. Add the noodles and pine nuts and cook for 3 minutes, stirring regularly.

5. Meanwhile, whisk dressing ingredients together in a small jug.

6. Empty the noodles and vegetables into a dish and pour the dressing over them, tossing thoroughly to give an even coating.

7. Enjoy!