Sexy Veggies

No longer relegated to the side of the plate, vegetables will take a star turn in the New Year thanks to increasing demand for healthier food, plus the rising cost of meat. Flavors will be bigger and bolder with an emphasis on vegetables with bitter undertones like Brussels sprouts and other cabbages, kale, and cauliflower. So what’s the next kale? Earthbound Farm is placing its bets on komatsuna, which is part of their new Zen Blend—an organic mix of baby spinach, baby kale, komatsuna (Asian mustard), chard, and mizuna. Like kale, komatsuna has a little bite to it and can be eaten raw, sautéed, braised, or added to soups.