NorCliff Farms Inc.
Barbecue Steamed Fiddleheads
Serves 2-4
2 dozen fiddleheads
1 T butter, cut into 1/8" cubes or Olive oil
1 wedge of lemon
Salt and Pepper to taste
Cut off the stems, then clean the Fiddleheads by rinsing them with cold water.
Blanche Fiddleheads for about 5 minutes.
Rinse in cold water again and pat dry.
Blanche Fiddleheads for about 5 minutes.
Rinse in cold water again and pat dry.
Toss the fiddleheads in some butter/olive oil; generously
sprinkle them with some salt and pepper.
Place them in the centre of a large piece of aluminum foil.
Evenly distribute the olive oil over the Fiddleheads. Add garlic to taste.
Fold the two opposite sides together and fold and press the ends together to form a pouch.
Once any meats of fish are finishing cooking, place the Fiddleheads on a grill for 5-7 minutes, flipping once.
Remove from foil, place in a serving dish and squeeze with fresh lemon.
Enjoy!
Inside the Secret World of Fiddleheads
If you thought flowers in bloom was a sign of spring, think again! Fiddleheads are the delicious & nutritious official start of spring. The fresher than fresh green will be available for a very short time and like proverbial hero, they disappear into the sunset. Norcliff Fiddleheads have no cides, no herbicides, fungicides or pesticides.
Why should you eat this powerhouse of a vegetable? Fiddleheads maybe small but are bursting with antioxidants and if eaten generously will help prevent free radicals & slow signs of aging. Want a non-marine source of omega 3 & 6 with no fishy taste, then this vegetable is for you.
More
reasons to eat fiddleheads:
- Excellent source of Vitamin C
- 2 x the antioxidants of blueberries
- A non-marine source of Omega 3 and Omega 6
- Beta Carotene slows down the progression of cataracts, macular degeneration, sunburn, and asthma
- Lutein helps protect eyes against ultra violet light
- Violaxanthin which is an anti-inflammatory
- 3 to 4 times higher phenolic compound than spinach (don’t tell Popeye)
Once picked NorCliff Farms Inc. ensures that the cleaning process is performed with care and precision. We encourage consumers to wash all produce prior to preparation. It is recommended to boil fiddleheads (approximately 10-12 minutes, until tender) before consuming, add butter or olive oil salt garlic or your favorite dressing. When looking at fiddleheads the question that pops into your mind would be, “What can I make with them?” An easy answer, “Add them in place of broccoli or asparagus.”
What are you waiting for, head to your local grocer before their all gone!
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