A recent video posted on the NPR food blog The Salt investigates How Much Does a Hamburger Cost. While a burger at a fast food restaurant may cost less than a couple of bucks, the environmental and societal costs are much higher and long lasting. In order to help reduce these long term expenses is the idea of Meatless Monday. Just eating meatless meals one day a week can help reduce the American dietary influence on the planet.
This week’s Meatless Monday Recipe utilizes many of the items found in your boxes!
Grilled Eggplant, Corn & Bread Salad with Tomato Basil Vinaigrette
Ingredients:
2 large ripe tomatoes, about 1 lb. total 6 Tbs. thinly sliced fresh basil 2 Tbs. balsamic vinegar 8 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil 2 large garlic cloves, minced 1/2 tsp. sea salt, plus more, to taste Freshly ground pepper, to taste 3 ears of corn, husks and silk removed 2 large eggplant, about 2 1/2 lb. total, cut crosswise into slices 1/2 inch thick
1 loaf (3/4 lb.) pane pugliese or other coarse country bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 4 cups)