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Mâche
Also called Corn Salad, Lamb's Lettuce, Field Salad and Field Lettuce
See also Lettuce

THE BASICS
[MAHSH] Native to Europe, the narrow, dark green leaves of this plant are tender and have a tangy, nutlike flavor. In addition to being used as a salad green, mâche can also be steamed and served as a vegetable. Though it's often found growing wild in American cornfields, it's considered a gourmet green and is therefore expensive and hard to find. It doesn't keep well and should be used within a day or two of purchase. It should be washed and drained completely of any excess moisture before being stored airtight in a plastic bag. - Source Epicurious Dictionary

Mâche in COLD SIDE DISHES & VEGETABLE SALADS
Mâche with Orange Cumin Dressing 15min/15min – WW2 - NetCarb16 ♥

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Mushrooms
Including Portobella (also Portabello) Mushrooms

THE BASICS
Early Greeks and Romans are thought to be among the first cultivators of mushrooms, using them in a wide array of dishes. Today there are literally thousands of varieties of this fleshy fungus. Sizes and shapes vary tremendously and colors can range from white to black with a full gamut of colors in between. The cap's texture can be smooth, pitted, honeycombed or ruffled and flavors range from bland to rich, nutty and earthy. The cultivated mushroom is what's commonly found in most U.S. supermarkets today. However, those that more readily excite the palate are the more exotic wild mushrooms [read more] - Source Epicurious Dictionary

Read about Missouri's Thriving Mushroom Trade

Mushrooms in HOT SIDE DISHES
Buckwheat with Mushrooms & Carrots 25min/45min – WW2 – NetCarb17 ♥
Carrots & Mushroom Ragout 20min/40min – WW1 - NetCarb8
Fennel, Leek & Mushroom Sauté 15min/15min – WW0/WW1/WW2/NetCarb5/6 ♥
Grilled Portobello Mushrooms 5min/15min – WW2
Kalyn's Roasted Asparagus & Mushrooms 10min/40min – WW1 - NetCarb2 ♥
Roasted Carrots & Mushrooms with Thyme 10min/40min – WW2 - NetCarb11 ♥
World's Best Green Bean Casserole 30min/45min – WW2 - NetCarb8 ♥

Mushrooms in SOUP
Kitchen Parade Extras
Low Fat Vegetable Soup 30min/45min - WW1 - NetCarb 14 ♥
Mushroom Soup 30min/24hrs - WW5 - NetCarb6 ♥

Mushrooms in MAIN DISHES
Kitchen Parade Extras
Beef & Mushroom Stew 20min/60min - WW5 - NetCarb10 ♥
Cashew Chicken Curry 35min/90min - WW3 - NetCarb13 ♥
Pepper Steak & Mushrooms 25min/45min - WW8 - NetCarb8 ♥
Sweet ‘n’ Hot Chicken 30min/60min - WW5 - NetCarb19 ♥

Fennel Goulash 15min/45min – WW1/WW2 - NetCarb14/11 ♥
Oh Baby! Quinoa Pilaf with Raita 30min/50min – WW4 - NetCarb21 ♥
Vegetable Coconut Curry with Shrimp 20min/35min – WW3 - NetCarb9 ♥

Mushrooms in SANDWICHES
Portobellos Broiled in Balsamic Dressing
Zucchini Mushroom Hominy Tacos 20min/25min – WW2 + tortilla + cheese - NetCarb16 ♥

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Nopalitos
Also called Nopales, Prickly Pear Cactus and Cactus Leaves

THE BASICS
[noh-pah-LEE-tohs] Long popular in Mexico, these fleshy oval leaves of the nopal (prickly pear) cactus are gaining popularity in the U.S. They range in color from pale to dark green and have a delicate, slightly tart green-bean flavor. Though fresh nopalitos are available year-round in Mexican markets and some supermarkets, they're at their most tender and juicy best in the spring. Look for small, firm, pale-green pads with no sign of wrinkling. Refrigerate tightly wrapped for up to a week. [read more] - Source Epicurious Dictionary

Nopalito in STAPLES
Roasted Nopalito Tomatillo Salsa 20min/45min – WW0 ♥

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Okra

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Onions
Including yellow onions, yellow onions, red onions and green onions; also sweet onions such as Vidalia
See also Leeks

THE BASICS
Related to the lily, onions are underground bulbs prized around the world for pungent flavor and odor. There are two main classifications, green onions (also called scallions) and dry onions, which are juicy-fleshed mature onions covered by dry, papery skin. [read more] - Source Epicurious Dictionary

For onion sweetness, when to use leeks or 'sweet' onions such as Vidalia onions or Walla Walla onions

Onions in HOT SIDE DISHES
Microwave Cabbage & Onion Apple & Ginger 20min/65min – WW2/WW3 - NetCarb21 ♥
Red Onion with Beets 10/30min – WW2 ♥
Roasted Potatoes & Red Onion 20min/80min – WW3/WW4/WW6 - NetCarb22-33 ♥
Roasted Red Onion Salad 10min/2hrs – WW1
Slow-Roasted Stuffed Red Onions with Lavender & Thyme 30min/1hr45min – WW5 - NetCarb15

Onions in COLD SIDE DISHES & VEGETABLE SALADS
Asparagus Scallion Salad 25min/60min – WW1 – NetCarb5 ♥

Onions in SOUP
Slow Cooker Onion Soup 20min/8hrs - WW2 - NetCarb19 ♥

Onions in MAIN DISHES
Caramelized Onion Tart 50min/75min – WW7 – NetCarb10 ♥
Farro with Asparagus & Green Onion Sauce 25min/30min – WW5/WW8/WW13 - NetCarb34/43/55 ♥

Onions for BREAKFAST
Savory Oatmeal with Scallions & Soy Sauce 2min/5min – WW1 – NetCarb13 ♥

Onions in APPETIZERS
Homemade Onion Dip 10min/3hrs – WW1/WW3 – NetCarb3/8 ♥

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