This week while debating this vicious cycle, I stumbled upon the answer to my dilemma:
Veggie packs!! They're just fresh cut veggies, conveniently sized for the single shopper. After excitedly looking through the number of options available, I ended up with two packets. I got...
a broccoli mix! The mix had broccoli, asparagus & zucchini. Like I mentioned, it was just the perfect amount of all 3 to allow me to have options throughout the week, without worrying about the veggies going bad. In addition, I picked up another mix....
It's a fajita mix!! I thought the peppers & onions would be perfect to throw into a salad for a little something different throughout the week. It only took a minute or two to dice them into the perfect size for exactly that purpose.
I was excited to enjoy my new veggies mixes tonight. I made quinoa, topped with some of my new veggies. I sauteed asparagus, zucchini, broccoli, pepper and shallots in olive oil & mixed in with the quinoa.
The veggies were delicious--crisp & no different in taste then veggies from a bunch.
Given everything that's going on from Wisconsin to Bahrain, I'm so thankful that veggies going bad is the worst of my woes.
FYI: I should be a spokesperson for Press and Seal, because I'm 99% sure it keeps my fresh produce fresh 2x longer than just throwing veggies back in the bag. The seal really is air tight! I use it to freeze meat too--makes thawing easier!
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