Vegetables | Arrival of the week from Domaine de Toury
Selected for their bright yellow colour and tender texture, these top-quality butter beans from the Jardin de Toury add a colourful and delicious touch to your dishes. Ideal as an accompaniment to roast meats, poultry or fish, they are perfect for steaming, boiling or sautéing in butter and parsley after preparation in the kitchen. A fresh, authentic vegetable that meets the exacting standards of chefs and caterers.
Jardin de Toury's Black Cherry tomatoes have a deep, purple hue and fleshy, juicy, sweet flesh. They offer a perfect balance between sweetness and light acidity, making them a particularly popular variety with gourmets. Ideal for eating raw as an aperitif, in salads or on skewers, they also add an elegant, refined touch to cooked dishes. Their thin skin and intense flavour are reminiscent of heirloom tomatoes, with an almost fruity note that enhances every bite. Harvested when fully ripe, they embody all the expertise of Jardin de Toury, guaranteeing freshness and authenticity.
This baby potato is characterised by its very thin, pale skin and its firm, golden, naturally sweet flesh. Harvested young in France, it holds its shape perfectly when cooked and makes an excellent accompaniment to enhance the menus of restaurants and caterers. Ideal for roasting whole in the oven with herbs, pan-frying in butter or steaming. Its ultra-thin skin means there's no need to peel it. A quick wash is all that's needed, guaranteeing a 100 per cent yield with no waste in the kitchen.
This variety of eggplant, native to Italy, is one of the most tasty: sweet, delicate and without any bitterness. Its flesh is firm and its texture creamy, well melting in the mouth. Its round shape makes it easier to stuff, but it is also suitable for type of use (ratatouille, grilled, caviar..).
Add colour to your plates with this colourful Swiss chard grown in Burgundy in the Jardin de Toury. It stands out for its variegated ribs (yellow, red, pink, orange, etc.) and large green leaves. Harvested at full maturity, it is grown without chemicals, guaranteeing freshness, taste and respect for the environment. Its rich colours make it a vegetable of choice for dishes that are as tasty as they are visually appealing.
These beautiful chard leaves are perfect for vegetarian dishes or as an accompaniment to white meat and fish. They can be cooked, pan-fried, simply blanched, in a gratin, etc. The ribs can be prepared separately, like cardoons, while the leaves can be used like spinach.
At the heart of the Jardin de Toury, Charlotte, a French variety, is grown according to the principles of regenerative agriculture, without the use of synthetic chemicals. Natural fertilizers, mulching and soil cover guarantee environmentally-friendly cultivation. With firm yellow flesh, it is naturally tasty with delicate notes. A benchmark among firm-fleshed potatoes, it is ideal for warm salads, gratins dauphinois, raclettes, tartiflettes or pan-fried golden browns. Its impeccable cooking properties also make for clean, elegant cuts.
Produced by the Jardin de Toury's regenerative agriculture, Bleu de Solaise leeks are selected for their fleshy stems and authentic taste, guaranteeing ultra-premium quality. In the kitchen, their delicate, slightly sweet flavour is perfect for gourmet fondues, refined gratins or even intense broths.
This premium blend allows you to experiment with different preparation methods within a single dish. Slice the Chioggia raw using a mandoline to preserve its spectacular striped pattern, whilst the Cylindra and Noire d'Égypte will reveal their full sweetness when candied in the oven, roasted in lightly salted butter or glazed with balsamic vinegar. An essential raw ingredient for enhancing your vegetable starters, accompanying game dishes or adding structure to your creative vegetarian dishes.
The Corno di Toro green pepper is distinguished by its elongated, ribbed shape, reminiscent of a bull's horn, hence its name. Its flavour is mild and deliciously sweet, making it a popular choice for those who prefer less pungent peppers. Its flesh is both juicy and crunchy, making it ideal for a variety of dishes. Versatile in the kitchen, it can be eaten raw, where its sweetness adds a touch of freshness to salads, or stuffed with a tasty garnish, grilled to develop its flavours or roasted for an even more melt-in-the-mouth texture. Its elongated shape lends itself perfectly to cutting into strips or slices.
Recognisable by its pink skin and firm, yellow flesh, the Delila potato holds its shape exceptionally well when cooked. Ideal for frying or steaming, this semi-early, hardy variety guarantees an attractive and tasty result
Also known as doubeurre (sweet butter), recognizable by its pear shape, its flesh of a beautiful orange is undeniably exquisite both by its melting texture and the buttery flavor that it leaves in the mouth.. Do not throw away the seeds, they are edible and even delicious grilled with spices.
The Morada de Amposta swee onion is renowned for its intense purplish-red colour and juicy flesh. With its mild, slightly sweet flavour, it is distinguished by its crunchiness and delicate aroma.
This onion can be eaten both raw and cooked. Raw, it adds a touch of freshness and beautiful colour to salads, burgers, vegetable carpaccios or sandwiches. Cooked, it reveals all its sweetness and aromatic richness: candied, roasted, caramelised or incorporated into sauces, it sublimates meat, fish and simmered dishes. It is also very popular as a garnish for its taste and visual qualities.
Harvested when ripe at the Jardin de Toury, these fleshy tomatoes are chosen for their freshness, diversity and authentic taste. This selection brings together different varieties - round, heirloom, elongated or ribbed - each offering its own identity in terms of texture and flavour. Their generous, firm, juicy flesh makes them ideal for both raw preparations (salads, carpaccios, tartars) and cooked recipes (coulis, sauces, stuffings, baking). Their rich pulp and intense flavour guarantee delicious, colourful dishes. Grown with care and respect for the soil, Jardin de Toury tomatoes express all the character of a high-quality local produce. They are just as appealing to lovers of authentic produce as they are to chefs keen to work with an exceptional vegetable.
The long Nice courgette, renowned for its slightly curved shape and very thin, light-green skin. Harvested when ripe at the Jardin de Toury, it has tender, mild flesh with a slightly sweet, musky flavour, ideal for flavourful, authentic cooking. It can be enjoyed raw, thinly sliced as a carpaccio or grated in a salad, but reveals its full sweetness when cooked. Whether steamed, roasted, stir-fried or baked in a gratin, it is the perfect accompaniment to meat and fish. Its regular shape and medium size also make it an excellent courgette for stuffing. This courgette, known as the ‘Longue de Nice', is a late-season, vining variety that can produce very large fruits up to 1 metre long.
The Red Kuri pumpkin from Jardin de Toury has a dense, velvety, slightly sweet flesh with delicate notes of chestnut. Its brick-red colour adds a striking visual touch. It lends itself equally well to velvety soups, purées and gratins, as well as creative combinations: roasted cubes spiced up with Espelette chilli, honey and thyme, or served with fresh goat's cheese and roasted seeds for an original textural contrast. The smaller sizes are perfect for stuffing in the oven, and have the great advantage of keeping for a long time. Grown with respect for the seasons and the soil, Red Kuri combines authenticity and flavour.