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UTTC Campus Garden

Each year, Land Grant plants a campus garden. Garden produce is available to all UTTC community members. Check your email for updates on when and where you can pick up produce!

Wondering what to do with the vegetables in your produce basket? You can find recipes and nutrition information here!

Produce Baskets

What to Expect

Produce baskets are filled with crops that have been harvested from the campus garden. Produce varies each week. 

Fresh Produce

Produce baskets are an easy way to incorporate fresh, healthy food into your diet. 

Healthy Diet

We want it to be easy to start eating new foods. Below you will find recipes for some of our produce items. 

Growing the Garden

The campus garden is managed by the Land Grant Department. Student interns assist with caring for and harvesting crops. Contact the Land Grant Department for information on how to become an intern!

Featured Produce

This week we are paying special attention to carrots and the many ways to prepare them!

Carrots

Carrots Recipes

Carrots Recipes

Recipes and More

Not sure what to do with some of the produce in your bag? Check back weekly for new recipes!

Kale and Swiss Chard

Kale Swiss Chard Recipes

Zucchini

Zucchini Recipes

Bok Choy

Bok Choy More Recipes

Turnips

Turnips More Recipes

UTTC Campus Garden Gallery Images

Scroll through the below images to see what the Land Grant department and the student interns have been doing in the garden!

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UTTC’s Land Grant regularly posts updates on gardening, cooking, and agriculture resources for students and community members. Stay up to date by subscribing to the page today!

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Follow our post to learn more about traditional gardening practices from UTTC’s Agroecology Technician Robert Fox.

In his first video, Robert explains planting, organizing, and traditional harvesting practices.

Watch Robert’s video below, and stay tuned for more traditional gardening videos!

UTTC Campus Garden

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UTTC Campus GardenEach year, Land Grant plants a campus garden. Garden produce is available to all UTTC community members. Check your email for updates on when and where you can pick up produce! Wondering what to do with the vegetables in your produce basket? You can...

Traditional Gardening

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Follow our post to learn more about traditional gardening practices from UTTC's Agroecology Technician Robert Fox. In his first video, Robert explains planting, organizing, and traditional harvesting practices. Watch Robert's video below, and stay tuned for more...

All About Garlic

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Garlic: From Scapes to Storage Garlic is one of the few plants with two harvest seasons. Garlic scapes are harvested in the spring to early summer. Garlic bulbs are harvested later in the summer, to early fall. What are Garlic Scapes?Garlic scapes are the stem and...

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Garlic: From Scapes to Storage

Garlic is one of the few plants with two harvest seasons. Garlic scapes are harvested in the spring to early summer. Garlic bulbs are harvested later in the summer, to early fall. 

What are Garlic Scapes?

Garlic scapes are the stem and flower bud of the hardneck galic plant. Hardneck garlic is typically grown in the northern US. Softneck garlic, or the type of garlic usually found in the grocery store, does not produce scapes.

Scapes are ready to harvest once they begin to coil, and resemble a long curly green bean. Harvesting scapes helps the garlic plant direct energy into growing the bulb, rather than growing the seed.

UTTC Agroecology Extension Educator Lindsey Aull explains Garlic Scapes, and how to harvest them. 

Stay tuned for our next video! We will show you how to harvest garlic bulbs, and cure them for storage. 

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One of UTTC’s criminal justice student living on campus planted a raised garden with the help of her daughters. The plants were provided by the Land Grant department. The family is excited to watch them grow and even more excited to eat fresh vegetables!

Plants provided by Land Grant

Helpers

Ready to Grow

Ready to start gardening on campus? If you are interested in starting a garden, contact the UTTC Extension Ag Educator, Lindsey Aull (laull@uttc.edu) for more information.

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Pea-sto

It’s like pesto, but with peas!

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About this Recipe

Pesto is typically served with pasta. We took a twist on pesto and used ingredients that are less expensive and easier to find. Frozen peas work well for this recipe, but if you have access to fresh peas you can use those as well!

Serving pea-sto with whole wheat pasta makes this dish flavorful AND healthy. Whole wheat pasta includes the nutrient-rich portions of the wheat kernels that are not used in white pasta. Watch Mara’s video below for more info and step by step instructions.

Ingredients

  • 1 package frozen peas
  • 1/2 pound whole wheat pasta – cooked according to package directions
  • 1 cup reserved pasta water
  • 5oz package grated or shredded parmesan cheese
  • 2-3 Tbsp. olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

 

We will use the reserved pasta water to help the pea-sto bind when we blend. 

Blanch peas and immediately place them in an ice bath to stop the cooking process. 

Use a blender or food processor to mix ingredients – scrape the sides to get all the cheese and peas mixed together!

Step by Step Instructions

Step 1 – Blanch

Blanch peas by adding them to a pot of boiling water. Set a timer for 60 seconds. Strain peas and place in ice bath. 

Step 2 – Pasta

Cook pasta according to package directions. Remember to save about 1 cup of water before straining the noodles!

Step 3 – Blend

Strain peas from the ice bath, and place about half of the peas into a food processor or blender. Add roughly half of the package of parmesan cheese (or about 1/3 cup) to the mixture. Include salt and pepper, and 2 Tbsp. of olive oil. 

Step 4 – Heat

After the pea-sto is a smooth consistency, add pea-sto to drained noodles. Include the remaining peas, and start with about half of the cup of reserved pasta water. Mix well, and heat on stove over medium heat. Continue stirring until the mixture is heated through. 

Step 5 – Serve

Serve pasta and pea-sto with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese on top. Enjoy!

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Egg Muffin Bites

Egg Muffin Bites are crustless mini-quiches. These easy to make bites are great for a grab-and-go breakfast. Check out Mara’s video below!

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About this Recipe

Eggs come in all colors. The color of the shell does not influence nutritional value; different breeds of chickens lay different colors of eggs. 

If you buy eggs at the store, you can choose from different sizes and grades of eggs. Many recipes that call for eggs are using large eggs (unless otherwise specified). The grade of the egg has to do with the shape of the yolk, and how much the white spreads when the egg is cracked. 

For this recipe, we will be mixing the eggs (grade isn’t as important here). We used large eggs. Once made, these egg bites will keep well in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Be sure to cover the leftovers before putting them away!

Ingredients

  • 4 large eggs
  • 10 oz. frozen spinach
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp. groud black pepper
  • 2 Tbsp. finely chopped cilantro (optional)
  • Salsa or fresh tomatoes for topping

This recipe is VERY customizable! Use what you have available for spices and flavorings.

Adding chopped ham makes this a protein-rich breakfast. You can also use shredded or chopped lunchmeat.

 

Step by Step Instructions

Step 1

Preaheat oven to 375. Combine spinach and cheeses in a medium bowl – stir well.

Step 2

Add eggs, milk, and seasonings to bowl. Mix well.

Step 3

Add custom ingredients!

Step 4

Spoon mixture into greased muffin tin. Bake at 375 for 20-25 minutes (until tops are light brown).

Step 5

Let sit for 5 minutes. Add toppings and enjoy!

Watch Mara go through this recipe, or click this link to view it on YouTube. 

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Energy Bites

Energy bites are a quick and easy way to get a healthy snack when you’re on the go. Check out Mara’s video below!

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About this Recipe

When buying peanut butter, it’s always a good idea to check the ingredient list. Many brands use a LOT of sugar in their PB (don’t be fooled by the word ‘natrual’ on the front).

Buying peanut butter without extra oil or sugar means you may have to stir the butter in the jar before you use it. Natural peanut butter will naturally separate with oil on the top and the solids on the bottom!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quick oats
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup honey

Customize it!

  • 1/4 cup chocolate chips, OR
  • 1/2 cup trail mix, OR
  • 1/2 cup Crasins, OR
  • other nuts or dried fruit you have!

Use Quick Oats (not steel cut). Quick Oats do not need to be cooked before adding them to the recipe.

Creamy or Crunchy Peanut Butter works, whichever you prefer!

Mara Customized her recipe with 1/2 cup of trail mix and 1/4 cup of chocolate chips. You can use whatever you have in your cupboard.

Step by Step Instructions

Step 1

Add quick oats and honey to medium mixing bowl.

Step 2

Spoon peanut butter into bowl. If using natural peanut butter, remember to stir the separated oil and butter together before adding!

Step 3

Add custom ingredients!

Step 4

Mix ingredients well. Form bite-sized balls (roughly 1-2 inches).

Step 5

Place bites on a wax-lined (this makes for easy clean-up) sheet. Freeze for 30 minutes to set. Remove from freezer and enjoy!

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