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Jen’s Rainbow Fruit Salad

September 24, 2024 by Danbury Farmers' Market

Rainbow Fruit Salad

Jennifer Coatanroch, LaVie Plenty

This is a great way to get the kids involved in the kitchen and get them excited about eating a rainbow of colors!

Look around the market and have them find something from every color category.

When thinking of topping ideas, try to choose something that contains complex carbohydrates and/or protein to complete the snack.

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Course Appetizer, Breakfast, Dessert, Salad, Side Dish

Equipment

1 Cutting Board
1 Knive
1 Melon Scooper
1 Mixing Bowl
1 Large Mixing Spoon

Ingredients

FRUIT SALAD INGREDIENTS (Choose any of the following, opting forwhat’s in-season and what looks best)

RED Strawberries, Raspberries
ORANGE Peaches, Nectarines, Oranges, Cantaloupe
YELLOW Apple, Pineapple, Banana
GREEN Apple, Pear, Kiwi
BLUE Blueberries, Blackberries
PURPLE Grapes, Plum

TOPPING IDEAS

Yogurt (look for low sugar)
Healthy cereal, i.e. Cheerios
Granola (look for low sugar)
Dark chocolate chips
Nuts
Cinnamon

Instructions

Chop or spoon fruit with a melon baller.
Add to a large mixing bowl.
Mix together with a large mixing spoon.
Top with your favorite toppings and enjoy!

Notes

Ensalada de Frutas Arcoíris

Butternut Harvest Chili

October 17, 2023 by Danbury Farmers' Market

Butternut Harvest Chili – Snap4CT

The great thing about this recipe is you can use all canned or frozen ingredients if you'd like, which means this is a perfect meal when shopping on a budget. You can also add in extras, like kale, peppers, or even chicken.

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Course Side Dish

Servings 6

Calories 130 kcal

Ingredients

2 cups butternut squash, peeled, seeded, diced
2/3 cups onions, diced
1/3 cup carrots, shredded or chopped
1/2 tbs olive or vegetable oil
1 can 15 oz diced tomatoes, no added sodium
2 tbs tomato paste, no added sodium
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 tbs chili powder
1/4 cup apple juice (OPTIONAL)

Instructions

Heat oil in large pot over medium heat. Add onions and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add in butternut squash and cook for 10-15 minutes (or 2-3 min if using frozen).
Add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until vegetables are tender (about 45 minutes for fresh, 25 min for frozen), stirring occasionally.

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Notes

Calories: 130
Total Fat: 1.5g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Protein: 6g
Sodium: 160mg
Carbohydrates: 25g
Added Sugar: 0g
Fiber: 8g

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In photos: Danbury Farmers Market returns for the summer season

June 29, 2022 by Danbury Farmers' Market

Newstimes
Karen Tensa, June 26, 2022

Maria and Julio Romero shop for fresh vegetables at the Danbury Farmers Market on the CityCenter Green, Saturday, June 25, 2022.
Carol Kaliff / For Hearst Connecticut Media

The Danbury Farmers Market celebrated on Saturday as it opened for the season in a new location on the CityCenter Green.

DANBURY — The Danbury Farmers Market celebrated on Saturday as it opened for the season in a new location on the CityCenter Green.

Shoppers enjoyed a selection of fresh fruits and vegetables from area farms, as well as arts and crafts, lawn games, coffee and shaved ice.

On hand to ring in the opening day were Shay Nagarsheth, Danbury’s director of economic development; attorney Neil Marcus, with Fairfield County’s Community Foundation; and state Rep. Bob Godfrey.

The outdoor market will continue on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through October.

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Double your WIC & SNAP benefits

May 21, 2021 by Danbury Farmers' Market

Put more food on your table with double SNAP & WIC benefits

2019 Season

February 4, 2018 by Danbury Farmers' Market

We’re looking forward to our third year on the Danbury CityCenter Green with adjacent complimentary parking, weekly live music, food demos and tastings, the FREE Downtown Trolley and lots more.

So much happening makes this THE place to be on Saturdays.

Look for more Family Days and Free give-away days.

NEW THIS YEAR Each market, we will match any amount of your SNAP/EBT dollars. We’ve taken the cap off SNAP.

FREQUENT SNAP Shopper PROGRAM

Each time you spend $5 of your SNAP money you get a punch. After 5 punches, you get a $10 bonus of fruit and veggie coins to spend.

Double your SNAP Money! Plus

We will also match your WIC and Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program Vouchers.

Our Food and Nutrition Demos with the $15 market produce gift certificates will continue and special health produce certificates for Veterans will be available.