Diabetic+Living-Summer_2019

(Nancy Kaufman) #1

94 DI ABETIC LI VING / S UMMER 2 019


What should I do with soft or
slightly wilted produce?
Eat it now! Slightly overripe fruit is often
extra-juicy and enjoyable, albeit messy!

Freeze it. Slice or dice fruit. Chop and
lightly steam vegetables. Freeze them in
sealed containers and use in smoothies,
baked goods, casseroles, and soups.

Cook it. Perhaps don’t make it the star of
the plate, but do still use it.


  • Puree a pesto. Use any leafy green or
    herb as a base.

  • Make a mash. Make mashed potatoes,
    replacing half the potatoes with veggies.
    Smash mushy berries and use as jam.

  • Cook a soup or stew. Follow a recipe but
    swap in what you need to use up. Freeze
    what you don’t need now.

  • Make a medley. Sauté veggies in a little
    olive oil, or toss with oil and roast on a
    baking sheet until tender. Use as a side
    dish or as a topping for burritos, sand-
    wiches, or omelets. Or try the recipes to
    the right.


When to Toss It Out
All produce goes bad eventually, so get in
the habit of inspecting your food before you
use it. Don’t eat produce if you see mold
or signs of decay; if you smell something
that’s sour or just not quite right; or if you
feel unpleasant mealiness or sliminess.
These may be signs of bacterial growth
that can cause food poisoning. Remember:
When in doubt, toss it out. (Or compost it!)

In the fridge:


  • Apples, berries,
    cherries, grapes

  • Asparagus, car-
    rots, cauliflower,
    corn (store in
    husk), leafy
    greens, zucchini


On the counter:


  • Bananas, lemons,
    limes, oranges,
    watermelon

  • Cucumber, garlic,
    onions, potatoes,
    tomatoes
    Keep potatoes in a
    cool, dark place, like
    a pantry or cabinet.


Both (counter
till ripe; fridge
once ripe):


  • Avocados,
    mangoes, most
    melons, nectarines,
    peaches, pears,
    plums


Where to Store Your Produce

Summer Skillet
Scramble

Chicken &
Veggie Fajitas

+ Learn more about when to toss produce at EatingWell.com/TossOrKeep
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