Hearts of Palm

Well it wasn't the usual can of Jolly Green Giant sweetcorn that arrived in my house, nope, it was a can of the Hearts of Palm.

I for one have never heard of them. I thought I knew most veg, we often play an alphabet game and name different vegetables and this one never has cropped up. It looks a little like the white part of a leek.  I have not had the chance to try them just yet the brand are anxious to share with you this crunchy, creamy new salad addition and I will add my thoughts when I do try.

I will be following the tasty sounding recipe that Green Giant sent me, sounds rather tasty.

Heart of Palm is the crunchy-creamy growing terminal bud from which all the new palm tree leaves will grow. The palm plant reaches a height of 6 to 9 feet and can be harvested for years, some trees are over 20 years old. Green Giant™

Hearts of Palm are harvested from 100% cultivated palm so the forest is not destroyed in the process. Green Giant™ Hearts of Palm are so easy to use.

All the preparation has been done for you, so you can enjoy the convenience of having them all year round.

Firm, yet smooth Hearts of Palm add real interest to a variety of delicious salads . They can also be served on their own with, a squeeze of lemon and some black pepper, as a pizza topping, in pasta or in a stir-fry.

Green Giant™ Hearts of Palm are available from leading supermarkets nationwide with a RRP £1.98, 410g.

Green Giant has been helping to give your family delicious vegetables since 1903. Available all year round, give these speciality veg a try too:

Green Giant™ Baby Cobs (RRP £1.38)

Green Giant™ Creamed Style Corn (RRP 93p)

Green Giant™ Jarred Green Asparagus £1.27)

Tangy Feta Salad

(serves 4)
1 can Green Giant Hearts of Palm
1/2 Romaine lettuce, shredded
1 pack Feta cheese, cubed
16 Baby plum tomatoes
One third of a cucumber, diced
A few black olives
Balsamic dressing Method:
1. Tip the Hearts of Palm into a sieve, rinse under cold water and drain.
Slice into discs.
2. Toss together all the ingredients and serve immediately with crusty bread.