Where found: Cool shaded areas across the northeast and northwest United States.
About: These tasty, alien-like delicacies are a totally cool, but they’re a short-lived treat! They’re found in farmers’ markets for only a few weeks in the early spring. Fiddleheads are an edible part of the wild fern family; their spirals are the new fern leafs preparing to unravel.
Try  ’em: Fiddleheads can be treated like asparagus: boil, stir-fry, roast with garlic, or even eat raw! Their unique shape makes them perfect as a decorative side dish, or even as an impressive main course.
Need some more inspiration? Check out this photo of our vegetarian ceviche, featuring fiddleheads!
Veggie of the Week: Fiddleheads!
Where found: Cool shaded areas across the northeast and northwest United States.
About: These tasty, alien-like delicacies are a totally cool, but they’re a short-lived treat! They’re found in farmers’ markets for only a few weeks in the early spring. Fiddleheads are an edible part of the wild fern family; their spirals are the new fern leafs preparing to unravel.
Try  ’em: Fiddleheads can be treated like asparagus: boil, stir-fry, roast with garlic, or even eat raw! Their unique shape makes them perfect as a decorative side dish, or even as an impressive main course.
Need some more inspiration? Check out this photo of our vegetarian ceviche, featuring fiddleheads!