Ethnic Food Spanish Fork UT

Today, we'll explore some staples popular in ethnic cuisine: okra, tomatillo and nopales. You can find them in supermarkets, farmer's markets, and large natural and organic food stores like Whole Foods Market.
Syracuse Farmers Market
(801) 825-3633
1891 West 1700 South; Syracuse Museum and Cultural Center
Syracuse, UT
Spanish Fork Farmers Market
(801) 804-4530
City Center 40 South Main St. parking lot
Spanish Fork, UT
Jacob's Cove Heritage Farm
(888) 880-8039
Orem, UT
Herb Shop Connection
(801) 489-8797?
1195 Spring Creek Pl
Springville, UT
True Foods Market
(801) 426-0646?
192 W 1480 S
Orem, UT
Roberts Ranch & Gardens
(801) 836-0232
Spanish Fork, UT
Provo's Farmers Market
(801) 542-9382
500 West 100 South
Provo, UT
Lindon Farmers Market
(801) 785-7981
60 N. State Street; across from the City Center
Lindon, UT
Good Earth Natural Foods
(801) 375-7444?
1045 S University Av
Provo, UT
Good Earth Natural Foods Market
(801) 765-1616
500 S State
Orem, UT
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Health Benefits of Okra, Tomatillo, and Nopales

Monday is St. Patrick’s Day, and we’re honoring the festive holiday with a tribute to some of the greenest fruits and vegetables in the produce aisle. Yesterday, we looked at avocado, broccolini and kale . Today, we’ll explore some staples popular in ethnic cuisine: okra, tomatillo and nopales. You can find them in supermarkets, farmer’s markets, and large natural and organic food stores like Whole Foods Market .

Okra

This key ingredient in Southern cooking (right) is naturally low in calories and a good source of soluble fiber. It also provides some vitamin A. “It can be cooked whole until tender; then marinate it for about three hours in a small amount of vinegar in the refrigerator,” says Joyce Barnett, MS, RD, an assistant professor of clinical nutrition at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. “Top the drained okra with chopped onions and tomatoes for an out-of-the-ordinary salad.”

Tomatillo

A common ingredient in Southwestern or Mexican cooking, the tomatillo looks like an unripe tomato covered in a paper-like leaf. The vegetable, which is a good source of vitamin C and potassium, is used in salsa verde and can be eaten raw, “but cooking brings out its flavor,” says Lona Sandon, MEd, RD, an assistant professor of clinical nutrition at UT Southwestern.

Nopales

Popular in the Mexican diet, nopales—also known as nopalitos or cactus pads—offer numerous nutritional advantages, and they’re a great option for people with diabetes or high blood...

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