Summer Ingredients

We can finally say that Spring and Summer are almost here! Birds are chirping and the sun is fighting its way out behind the grey clouds of winter. This means summer crops are on the rise and a whole new variety of fruits and vegetables are going to be available. Foods like berries, peaches, snap beans, corn, cucumbers, melons, peppers, tomatoes, herbs and squash will be ripe and in season.

With new crops comes new nutrients your body has probably been deprived from this long winter. Vegetables like tomatoes are an excellent source vitamin C, biotin, molybdenum, and vitamin K. They are also a very good source of copper, potassium, manganese, dietary fiber and phosphorus. Cucumbers provide us with valuable antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer benefits. Basil is extremely high in vitamin k and manganese. Basil is also a very good source of copper, vitamin A and vitamin C. Peppers have an outstanding source of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant  properties. Bell peppers are an excellent source of vitamin A,C, B6. They are a very good source of folate, vitamin E, dietary fiber, vitamin B2, and potassium. Additionally, they are a good source of vitamin K, manganese, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and magnesium. Of course all vegetables have their health benefits but its interesting and important to see where you may want to switch it up in your next meal.

La Bottega has you covered with a wide variety of menu options featuring tomato, basil, eggplant, cucumbers, peppers and more! Our stagione salad with tomatoes and cucumbers, Rucola e farro with grilled chicken tomatoes and peppers, or our Sicilia panini with roasted peppers and eggplant are amongst many many more in-season options that will satisfy a summer crop craving. Come in and check out the best crops of the season on a hearty salad or a panini that will hit the spot.