Farm to Table: Make these fresh summer dishes using veggies from Baton Roots

There’s more to summer meals than boring salads and classic hamburgers. From crisp cucumbers to firm and fresh okra, Baton Roots farms are bursting with lively vegetables.

Whether you are a Baton Roots volunteer, customer, partner or supporter, here are some delicious and creative ways to eat your seasonal Baton Roots produce this August.

What recipe do you want to try most? Tell us in the comments.

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Recipes to make at home with Baton Roots veggies

Cucumbers

Watermelon and cucumber salad with feta

Savory peach and cucumber salad

Spicy lightly pickled cucumbers

Eggplant

Baked eggplant parmesan with mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce and crispy breadcrumbs

Crispy eggplant with minty yogurt

Stuffed eggplant with crispy beef and pomegranates

Okra

Easy grilled okra

Mexican-inspired Okra, Avocado and Tomato Salad with Chili and Lime Juice

Roasted okra and cherry tomatoes with pimenton aioli

Zucchini

Cheesy Zucchini-Eggplant Bake with tomatoes, ricotta and mozzarella

Grilled zucchini and red onion with feta

Zucchini salad with pine nuts and herbs