What would a cross between a leek and garlic look like? Recently, Row 7 Seed Company has the answer. Sweet Garleek is the latest innovation by owner, Chef Dan Barber, co-owner of famed restaurant, Blue Hill. It’s completely organic and adds a new flavor to your kitchen.
Sweet Garleek is the New Vegetable You Didn’t Know You Needed
Since Row 7 Seed Company started about five years ago, the focus has always been to bring the most flavorful vegetables to the table. This begins with the seed, so they work to develop ones that create strong, delicious plants.
Since their start, they’ve begun to sell their vegetables at Whole Foods Markets across the Northeast. It’s just one small step toward their goal of creating the best ingredients possible.
Sweet Garleek is the latest creation from Row 7 Seed Company with the collaboration of organic growers. It blends the sweet, leek taste with notes of savory garlic. The product resembles a regular leek and can be eaten from top to bottom. The new ingredient is grown in New York, Massachusetts, and New Jersey and can be used considerably in cooking. Slice the stalks and greens into small pieces, saute with olive oil, and add to any dish you’d like, such as a soup or risotto. Or you can even enjoy it raw in salads.
Sweet Garleek is currently available at Whole Foods Markets in the New York Metropolitan Area throughout October.
Story by Kylie Thomas
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