How to build a balanced plate with local produce from Rosewood Market

Eating a balanced diet doesn't have to be complicated, especially when you center your meals around fresh, local produce found at Rosewood Market. A balanced plate not only fuels your body but also supports sustainable eating practices. Here’s how to build a nutrient-rich meal that’s as beautiful as it is healthy.

Start with spring vegetables

Fill half your plate with crisp, vibrant veggies at their peak. Think tender asparagus, baby spinach, sweet snap peas, and colorful radishes. Lightly sauté or roast them to bring out their natural sweetness.

Add lean, local protein

Pair your greens with free‑range chicken from nearby farms, wild‑caught salmon, or plant‑powered lentils and chickpeas. In spring, quiche made with local eggs and fresh herbs is another delicious option.

Incorporate whole grains

Sprinkle in nutty farro or fluffy spring‑harvested quinoa for lasting energy and fiber. Warm a bed of barley, toss in chopped scallions, and let it cool slightly for a refreshing grain salad.

Brighten with healthy fats

Drizzle extra‑virgin olive oil or a citrusy vinaigrette, top with crushed pistachios or toasted sunflower seeds, and finish with creamy avocado slices. These fats support heart health and add satisfying richness.

Spring‑harvest bowl example

• Base: Warm quinoa mixed with chopped scallions and lemon zest

• Veggies: Roasted asparagus tips, steamed snap peas, shaved radish ribbons, baby spinach

• Protein: Oven‑roasted free‑range chicken, sliced

• Fats & Flavor: Tahini‑lemon dressing, avocado slices, toasted pistachios

  
  

Swing by Rosewood Market to gather everything you need — or let us do the prep for you. Our deli is serving up seasonal bowls, grain salads, and more, Monday–Saturday, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Come taste spring on a plate!