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Box Contents, Recipes, and News for the Week of July 13, 2026

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July 13, 2026

Regular Box Contents

    • Lettuce (×2)
    • Beets
    • Peppers, Mixed Bells
    • String Beans - Mixed
    • Cucumbers, Japanese
    • Squash, Zucchini
    • Basil
    • Tomatoes - Sukura Red Cherry
    • Citrus Mix
    • Avocado - Reed

    • Small Box Contents

    • Lettuce (×2)
    • Carrots - Loose
    • Squash, Mixed Summer
    • Peppers, Mixed Bells
    • Citrus Mix
    • Avocado - Reed
    • Raspberries, Mixed
    Recipe

    Sunomono Salad (Japanese Cucumber Salad)

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb green string beans, trimmed
    • 2 Tbsp olive oil
    • 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
    • 1/2 tsp salt
    • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
    • Squeeze of lemon

    Instructions

    1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
    2. Add the beans in a single layer and let them cook undisturbed for 2-3 minutes, until blistered in spots.
    3. Toss and cook another 4-5 minutes, until browned and crisp-tender.
    4. Push the beans to one side, add the garlic and red pepper flakes, and cook about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
    5. Toss everything together, season with salt, finish with a squeeze of lemon, and serve hot.