French Beans are considered to be the most delicate, tender and flavorful available today.
• OrigIn: Guatemala
To Microwave: Pierce bag with a fork or knife tip. Place bag on a plate in your microwave and cook on high; 8 oz bag: 2.5–3 min; 1 lb bag: 6–7 min; 2 lb Bag: 8–9 min; The bag is HOT. Allow to cool before handling. Cook times may vary.
To Steam: Place a steam basket with French beans in a pot with 1 inch of salted boiling water in the bottom. Cover and cook beans for 3–5 minutes.
To Boil: Cook French beans, covered, in a small amount of boiling salted water until done 3–5 minutes.
To Roast: Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Toss French beans in olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast, stirring about half way through, for 12–15 minutes until they are lightly caramelized.
French beans are smaller than common green beans and have a soft, velvety pod that is quite fleshy for their size. They are sweet, tender and wonderfully crispy. They are picked while still small and when cooked they deliver a taste that is out of this world.
• Origin: Guatemala
To Microwave: Pierce bag with a fork or knife tip. Place bag on a plate in your microwave and cook on high; 8 oz bag: 2.5–3 min; 1 lb bag: 6–7 min; 2 lb Bag: 8–9 min; The bag is HOT. Allow to cool before handling. Cook times may vary.
To Steam: Place a steam basket with French beans in a pot with 1 inch of salted boiling water in the bottom. Cover and cook beans for 3–5 minutes.
To Boil: Cook French beans, covered, in a small amount of boiling salted water until done 3–5 minutes.
To Roast: Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Toss French beans in olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast, stirring about half way through, for 12–15 minutes until they are lightly caramelized.
Slightly longer and skinnier than regular green beans. They are harvested earlier, so they are thought to be more tender and more flavorful.
• Origin: Guatemala
To Microwave: Pierce bag with a fork or knife tip. Place bag on a plate in your microwave and cook on high; 8 oz bag: 2.5–3 min; 1 lb bag: 6–7 min; 2 lb Bag: 8–9 min; The bag is HOT. Allow to cool before handling. Cook times may vary.
To Steam: Place a steam basket with French beans in a pot with 1 inch of salted boiling water in the bottom. Cover and cook beans for 3–5 minutes.
To Boil: Cook French beans, covered, in a small amount of boiling salted water until done 3–5 minutes.
To Roast: Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Toss French beans in olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast, stirring about half way through, for 12–15 minutes until they are lightly caramelized.
French Green Beans with Shallots
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or unsalted butter
2 large shallots, thinly sliced
1/2 cup water
3/4 pound (12 ounces) French string beans (haricots verts), trimmed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Pinch sugar
Cooking Instructions:
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the shallots and cook, stirring frequently, until soft and translucent, about 8 minutes. Do not brown.
Add the beans, salt, pepper and water; bring to a boil. Cover the skillet, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 8 minutes.
Remove the lid and increase the heat to high. Cook, stirring frequently, until the liquid is evaporated, the beans are tender, and the shallots are jammy, about 6 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper, and a pinch of sugar. Serve warm.
A rich source of vitamins A, C, and K, folic acid and fiber. They are harvested while the beans are still in their pod before they have had a chance to mature giving them a crisp texture, and a vibrant, bright green color. They are very versatile and can be added to stir-fry, soups, pasta, casseroles or just serve them as a side dish.
• Origin: Guatemala
To Microwave: Pierce bag with a fork or knife tip. Place bag on a plate in your microwave and cook on high; 8 oz bag: 2.5–3 min; 1 lb bag: 6–7 min; 2 lb Bag: 8–9 min; The bag is HOT. Allow to cool before handling. Cook times may vary.
To Steam: Place a steam basket with French beans in a pot with 1 inch of salted boiling water in the bottom. Cover and cook beans for 3–5 minutes.
To Boil: Cook French beans, covered, in a small amount of boiling salted water until done 3–5 minutes.
To Roast: Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Toss French beans in olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast, stirring about half way through, for 12–15 minutes until they are lightly caramelized.
It has a delicate broccoli flavor with a tender sweet stem. Sweet Broccoli Tender Stems is delicious and versatile! Try it steamed, roasted, char-grilled, sautéed or in a stir fry.
• Origin: Guatemala
To Microwave: Pierce bag with a fork or knife tip. Place broccoli tender stems in a microwave-safe bowl and pour water over the top. Cover with a plate and microwave on high for 2 1/2 to 4 minutes, until broccoli is tender. Be careful when you remove the broccoli from the microwave. The steam will be hot!
To Steam: Add the broccoli florets to a steamer basket, and place it in a saucepan filled with 1 inch of water. Bring the water to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer, and cover the pan. Let steam for 5 minutes, or until the broccoli is crisp-tender and bright green.
To Boil: Cook broccoli tender stems, covered, in a small amount of boiling salted water until done 3–4 minutes, or until tender.
To Roast: Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Arrange the broccoli florets in a single layer on a baking sheet that has been rubbed with some olive oil or lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Roast for 16-20 minutes until cooked through lightly browned.
It has a delicate cauliflower flavor with a tender sweet stem. Sweet Cauliflower Tender Stems is delicious and versatile! Try it steamed, roasted, char-grilled, sautéed or in a stir fry.
• Origen: Guatemala
To Microwave: Pierce bag with a fork or knife tip. Place cauliflower tender stems in a microwave-safe bowl and pour water over the top. Cover with a plate and microwave on high for 2 1/2 to 4 minutes, until they are tender. Be careful when you remove from the microwave. The steam will be hot!
To Boil: Cook cauliflower, covered, in a small amount of boiling salted water until done 3–4 minutes, or until tender.
To Steam: Add the cauliflower stems to a steamer basket, and place it in a saucepan filled with 1 inch of water. Bring the water to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer, and cover the pan. Let steam for 5 minutes, or until the cauliflower tender stems are crisp-tender and bright green.
To Roast: Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Arrange the cauliflower stems in a single layer on a baking sheet that has been rubbed with some olive oil or lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Roast for 16-20 minutes until cooked through lightly browned.
Our shelled English peas are sweet, and picked when the plants are young for maximum flavor and tenderness.
• Origen: Guatemala
To Microwave: Add peas and water to a microwave safe bowl. Cover with a microwave safe lid or a plate and microwave on high for 4 minutes for fresh peas, and 1-2 minutes for frozen peas. Remove from the microwave and stir and microwave for another minute and then drain.
To Boil: Bring 1 cup of water for each cup of shelled English peas or edible-pod peas to a boil in a pot; add peas. Cover and cook until tender-crisp, 2 to 4 minutes; drain.
To Steam: Combine peas and 1/4 cup water in a medium saucepan. Cover and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook stirring once or twice lowering heat as needed to maintain a simmer, until peas are tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain peas, return to pan, and stir in butter, herbs, salt and pepper.
To Roast: Place them in a bowl and mix together with olive oil, garlic powder and salt. Pour peas into the oven and cook on 350°F for approximately 15 minutes. Shake the basket every few minutes to ensure even cooking. They’re ready when they are nice and crispy.
Our shelled English peas are sweet, and picked when the plants are young for maximum flavor and tenderness.
• Origin: Guatemala
To Microwave: Add peas and water to a microwave safe bowl. Cover with a microwave safe lid or a plate and microwave on high for 4 minutes for fresh peas, and 1-2 minutes for frozen peas. Remove from the microwave and stir and microwave for another minute and then drain.
To Boil: Bring 1 cup of water for each cup of shelled English peas or edible-pod peas to a boil in a pot; add peas. Cover and cook until tender-crisp, 2 to 4 minutes; drain.
To Steam: Combine peas and 1/4 cup water in a medium saucepan. Cover and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook stirring once or twice lowering heat as needed to maintain a simmer, until peas are tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain peas, return to pan, and stir in butter, herbs, salt and pepper.
To Roast: Place them in a bowl and mix together with olive oil, garlic powder and salt. Pour peas into the oven and cook on 350°F for approximately 15 minutes. Shake the basket every few minutes to ensure even cooking. They’re ready when they are nice and crispy.
Snow peas are sweet, flat and tender. They grow in a temperate climate in nutritious volcanic Guatemalan soil.
• Origin: Guatemala
To Microwave: Add peas and water to a microwave safe bowl. Cover with a microwave safe lid or a plate and microwave on high for 4 minutes for fresh peas, and 1-2 minutes for frozen peas. Remove from the microwave and stir and microwave for another minute and then drain.
To Boil: Bring 1 cup of water for each cup of peas or edible-pod peas to a boil in a pot; add peas. Cover and cook until tender-crisp, 2 to 4 minutes; drain.
To Steam: Combine peas and 1/4 cup water in a medium saucepan. Cover and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook stirring once or twice lowering heat as needed to maintain a simmer, until peas are tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain peas, return to pan, and stir in butter, herbs, salt and pepper.
To Roast: Place them in a bowl and mix together with olive oil, garlic powder and salt. Pour peas into the oven and cook on 350°F for approximately 15 minutes. Shake the basket every few minutes to ensure even cooking. They’re ready when they are nice and crispy.
Sugar Snap peas are crunchy and sweet, making them the perfect snack. They grow in a temperate climate in nutritious volcanic Guatemalan soil.
• Origin: Guatemala
To Microwave: Add peas and water to a microwave safe bowl. Cover with a microwave safe lid or a plate and microwave on high for 4 minutes for fresh peas, and 1-2 minutes for frozen peas. Remove from the microwave and stir and microwave for another minute and then drain.
To Boil: Bring 1 cup of water for each cup of peas or edible-pod peas to a boil in a pot; add peas. Cover and cook until tender-crisp, 2 to 4 minutes; drain.
To Steam: Combine peas and 1/4 cup water in a medium saucepan. Cover and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook stirring once or twice lowering heat as needed to maintain a simmer, until peas are tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain peas, return to pan, and stir in butter, herbs, salt and pepper.
To Roast: Place them in a bowl and mix together with olive oil, garlic powder and salt. Pour peas into the oven and cook on 350°F for approximately 15 minutes. Shake the basket every few minutes to ensure even cooking. They’re ready when they are nice and crispy.
Sweet Sugar Snap peas are crunchy and sweet, making them the perfect snack. They have a much sweeter and flavorful taste than other peas and grow in a temperate climate in nutritious volcanic Guatemalan soil.
• Origen: Guatemala
To Microwave: Add peas and water to a microwave safe bowl. Cover with a microwave safe lid or a plate and microwave on high for 4 minutes for fresh peas, and 1-2 minutes for frozen peas. Remove from the microwave and stir and microwave for another minute and then drain.
To Boil: Bring 1 cup of water for each cup of peas or edible-pod peas to a boil in a pot; add peas. Cover and cook until tender-crisp, 2 to 4 minutes; drain.
To Steam: Combine peas and 1/4 cup water in a medium saucepan. Cover and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook stirring once or twice lowering heat as needed to maintain a simmer, until peas are tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain peas, return to pan, and stir in butter, herbs, salt and pepper.
To Roast: Place them in a bowl and mix together with olive oil, garlic powder and salt. Pour peas into the oven and cook on 350°F for approximately 15 minutes. Shake the basket every few minutes to ensure even cooking. They’re ready when they are nice and crispy.
Our true baby carrots are peeled by hand and have been grown from a special seed to insure the finest flavor and sweetness. They are grown in rich volcanic Sandy soil. These are true baby whole carrots, not manufactured or whittled down large carrots.
• Origin: Guatemala
To Microwave: Transfer the raw carrots to a microwave-safe bowl or dish, add a tablespoon of water, cover the dish with a microwavable lid and nuke for 5 minutes until soft and tender. Depending on the thickness of the carrots and the wattage of the microwave, you may need to adjust the cooking time.
To Boil: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the carrots to the pot of water and bring the water back to a boil. Boil the baby carrots for 6-7 minutes until they are fork tender.
To Steam: Bring 1 inch of water to boil in a saucepan fitted with a steamer basket and cover with a lid. Steam on medium-low heat for approximately 12-15 minutes or until they are soft when pierced with a fork.
To Roast: Arrange carrots in a single layer. Bake between 18-20 minutes. Ensure carrots are tender when pierced with a fork.
Our true baby carrots are peeled by hand and have been grown from a special seed to insure the finest flavor and sweetness. They are grown in rich volcanic Sandy soil. These are true baby whole carrots, not manufactured or whittled down large carrots.
• Origin: Guatemala
To Microwave: Transfer the raw carrots to a microwave-safe bowl or dish, add a tablespoon of water, cover the dish with a microwavable lid and nuke for 5 minutes until soft and tender. Depending on the thickness of the carrots and the wattage of the microwave, you may need to adjust the cooking time.
To Boil: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the carrots to the pot of water and bring the water back to a boil. Boil the baby carrots for 6-7 minutes until they are fork tender.
To Steam: Bring 1 inch of water to boil in a saucepan fitted with a steamer basket and cover with a lid. Steam on medium-low heat for approximately 12-15 minutes or until they are soft when pierced with a fork.
To Roast: Arrange carrots in a single layer. Bake between 18-20 minutes. Ensure carrots are tender when pierced with a fork.
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Peeled Baby Rainbow Carrots make an excellent presentation and each year they become more popular for their taste and health benefits.
• Origin: Guatemala
To Microwave: Transfer the raw carrots to a microwave-safe bowl or dish, add a tablespoon of water, cover the dish with a microwavable lid and nuke for 5 minutes until soft and tender. Depending on the thickness of the carrots and the wattage of the microwave, you may need to adjust the cooking time.
To Boil: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the carrots to the pot of water and bring the water back to a boil. Boil the baby carrots for 6-7 minutes until they are fork tender.
To Steam: Bring 1 inch of water to boil in a saucepan fitted with a steamer basket and cover with a lid. Steam on medium-low heat for approximately 12-15 minutes or until they are soft when pierced with a fork.
To Roast: Arrange carrots in a single layer. Bake between 18-20 minutes. Ensure carrots are tender when pierced with a fork.
Our baby corn is sweet, natural and grown for flavor and sweetness.
• Origin: Guatemala
To Microwave: Place the baby corn into a suitable nonmetallic dish with 45ml water and cover. Cook on full power for 3-4 minutes. Serve and enjoy.
To Boil: Bring a pan of lightly salted water to the boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, tip in the corn and cook for 4-5 mins. Drain and toss with a flavoured butter.
To Steam: Fill a saucepan ⅔ of the way with water. Once the water boils, add the baby corn, cover the saucepan, and reduce the heat. After 4-5 minutes, drain the water and serve the baby corn hot.
To Stir-fry: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a frying pan and add the corn, cook for 2-4 minutes, stirring constantly.
Our baby leeks are grown in fine Sandy loam volcanic soil that is covered with mulch o keep the dirt from entering the leeks. They are then harvested by hand, processed by hand, then triple washed, and packaged. The quality of the product is secured by the fine leek flavor.
• Origin: Guatemala
To Microwave: Put the cleaned leeks in a microwave-safe dish and add 2 to 3 teaspoons of water. Cook them on high for about 5 to 6 minutes. Make sure to stir the leeks once in every two minutes. The vegetable has to be cooked till the thickest pieces turn tender.
To Boil: Take a pot full of almost boiled water and add a tablespoon of salt to it. Add the leaks to the water and leave it to boil for 10 minutes. Take out and serve after 10 minutes.
To Steam: In a saucepan fitted with a steamer basket, bring 1 inch of water to a boil. Add the leeks, cover and steam until just tender, about 5 minutes.
To Roast: Arrange the leeks in one layer in a baking tray and roast in the preheated oven at 390°F for about 10 minutes until golden and almost caramelized.
Our hand-harvested, hand-cut organic Baby Zucchini is tender, delicate and full flavor without bitterness. It makes a great plate presentation and cook quickly either sautéed or on the grill.
• Origin: Guatemala
To Microwave: Pierce bag with a fork or knife tip. Place bag on a plate in your microwave and cook on high for about 4 minutes. Allow to cool before handling. Cook times may vary.
On Stove: Just preheat the oil while the zucchini stays in the freezer. Then, once the oil is hot, you can cook up the zucchini for about five minutes. That should be enough time to cook it thoroughly and make it the right texture.
To Boil: Add the zucchini to a pot of boiling water for 1 minute. Then, use a skimmer or slotted spoon to transfer the zucchini to an ice water bath.
To Roast: Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Lightly coat the frozen vegetables with oil and season with salt and pepper. Spread them in a single layer on a preheated baking sheet. Flip them after 15 minutes.
Our pineapple farms are located on the south coast of Guatemala where the volcanic soil is fertile, the water is pure and the temperature ideal to grow our golden sweet pineapples. They are harvested and processed into juices most of the same day. Our cold pressured process ensures no heat ever touches our juices thus preserving all of the natural pineapple flavor, vitamins and minerals. Our golden sweet pineapple juice is made without any added sugar, no preservatives, coloring or additives. It is just 100% pure sun ripened pineapple, the very way nature intended.
• Origin: Guatemala
Our pineapple farms are located on the south coast of Guatemala where the volcanic soil is fertile, the water is pure and the temperature ideal to grow our golden sweet pineapples. They are harvested and processed into juices most of the same day. Our cold pressured process ensures no heat ever touches our juices thus preserving all of the natural pineapple flavor, vitamins and minerals. Our golden sweet pineapple juice is made without any added sugar, no preservatives, coloring or additives. It is just 100% pure sun ripened pineapple, the very way nature intended.
• Origin: Guatemala
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