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Farmers' markets are excellent places to obtain fresh fruits, vegetables, and other food products directly from farmers. These markets often feature prices that match or are lower than store-bought options and many accept food stamps and WIC benefits. Use the provided chart to locate a market near you that accepts EBT or WIC. Additionally, try our delicious Lentils with Carrots recipe, perfect for a nutritious meal. For more details on finding local farmers’ markets, visit dcfoodfinder.org.
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May 2014 Farmers Markets Farmers Markets are great places to get fresh fruits, vegetables, and other food products directly from the farmers themselves. Many farmers market foods often cost the same or less than store bought foods and most even take food stamp and WIC benefits! Use this chart to help you find a market close to you! = accepts Food Stamp EBT = accepts WIC
Lentils with Carrots Serves 6 (150 calories per serving) Ingredients: 3 cups water ½ teaspoon salt 3 cups finely diced carrots 1 bay leaf 1 cup dried lentils 1 tablespoon butter 2 cloves minced garlic 1 tablespoon lemon juice ¼ cup minced fresh onion black pepper, to taste Directions: Combine water, carrots, lentils, garlic, onion, salt, and bay leaf in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 25 minutes. Drain water off. Discard bay leaf. Stir in butter, lemon juice, and black pepper. What’s In Season? Asparagus Broccoli Rabe Carrots Chard Collards Garlic Herbs Kale Kohlrabi Mushrooms Onions Parsnips Sugar & Snap Peas Radishes Rhubarb Salad Greens Spinach Strawberries Turnips Arugula Beets Morels Ramps From freshfarmmarket.org Recipe courtesy of FarmFresh.org For more information on finding local farmers markets, visit dcfoodfinder.org Created by Jennifer Vargas, UMD Dietetic Intern
