Do you eat seasonally?
There is something deeply comforting about living in rhythm with the seasons. In the winter, you lean into cozy soups with hearty root vegetables and in the summer, you indulge in all the light, refreshing, and juicy fruit. Fall is for pumpkins and squash and cinnamon and spring is a tie to celebrate all the leafy and fresh vegetables coming out of hibernation. Eating what is in season allows you to feel more connected and grounded in the beautiful world we live in.
I do my best to eat seasonally, not only because it is easier on the wallet, but more sustainable. And to be frank, much more delicious. When you eat in season, you are choosing the foods that are at their peak in ripeness and goodness. You aren’t paying for produce that is shipped from crazy locations around the world in order to meet demand (thus, costing you more and negatively impacting the environment). It’s a win all around.
So allow me to share a simple seasonal eating guide, packed with food to focus and recipes that work beautifully. I hope this inspires you to think more about what you are enjoying throughout the year.
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Spring Season Foods
Spring produce in season:
- Apples
- Asparagus
- Artichokes
- Avocado
- Bananas
- Broccoli
- Broccoli Rabe
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Celery
- Collard Greens
- Escarole
- Garlic
- Grapefruit
- Kale
- Kiwi
- Leeks
- Lemons
- Lettuce
- Limes
- Mushrooms
- Onions
- Peas
- Spinach
- Strawberries
- Swiss Chard
Spring Meal Ideas
- Carrot Cake Oatmeal
- Spinach & Tofu Breakfast Burrito
- Avocado and Strawberry Toast
- Escarole and Beans
- Italian-Stuffed Artichokes
- Vegan Lentil Stew
- Swiss Chard & Beans
- Cashew Curry
- Kale Caesar Salad
- Broccoli & Cheddar Soup
- Cream of Mushroom Pasta
- Vegan Chik’n, Celery, and Cranberry Salad
- Creamy Dill Vegetable Chowder
- Broccoli Rabe Pasta
- Spaghetti with Garlicky Cabbage
Summer Season Foods
Summer Produce in Season:
- Apples
- Apricots
- Avocados
- Bananas
- Basil
- Bell peppers
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
- Cantaloupe
- Carrots
- Celery
- Cherries
- Corn
- Cucumbers
- Eggplant
- Garlic
- Green beans
- Honeydew melon
- Lemons
- Limes
- Mango
- Nectarines
- Peaches
- Plums
- Pluots
- Raspberries
- Strawberries
- Summer Squash
- Tomatoes
- Watermelon
- Zucchini
Summer Meal Ideas:
- Dark Chocolate Cherry Oats
- How to Make a Perfect Acai Bowl
- Oatmeal Topping: Warm Berry Syrup
- Strawberry Pitaya Nice Cream
- Fruit, Kale & Yogurt Popsicles
- Strawberry Mango Nice Cream
- Creamy Dill Vegetable Chowder (Vegan)
- Vegan Walnut Pesto Penne (the perfect freezer meal)
- Rainbow Summer Rolls
- Rainbow Rice Rolls (Spicy Peanut Dipping Sauce)
- Vegan Potato + Pickle Salad
- The Easiest Vegan Fried Zucchini Blossoms
- Zucchini + Summer Squash Pasta
- Tomato, Basil & Garlic Cashew Cream Pasta
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Fall Season Foods
Fall produce in season:
- Acorn squash
- Apples
- Bananas
- Bell peppers
- Broccoli
- Broccoli rabe
- Brussels Sprouts
- Butternut squash
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Celery
- Collard Greens
- Cranberries
- Figs
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Grapes
- Green Beans
- Kale
- Lemons
- Mushrooms
- Onions
- Pears
- Peas
- Persimmons
- Pomegranate
- Potatoes
- Pumpkin
- Spaghetti squash
- Spinach
- Sweet Potatoes
- Swiss Chard
- Yams
Fall Meals Ideas
- Sweet potato breakfast bowl
- Cinnamon apple oats
- Apple chickpea salad sandwich
- Broccoli cheddar soup
- Coconut lentil stew
- Cream of mushroom pasta
- Cream of spinach pasta
- Loaded sweet potato with kale, pecans, quinoa, and tahini
- Apple crisp
- Butternut squash loaf
- Chocolate chip pumpkin bread
Winter Season Foods
Winter produce in season:
- Apples
- Avocado
- Bananas
- Broccoli rabe
- Brussels Sprouts
- Butternut squash
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Celery
- Dates
- Kale
- Lemons
- Limes
- Onions
- Oranges
- Pears
- Pomegranates
- Potatoes (white and sweet)
- Pumpkin
- Yams
Something to note: Fruit in the winter can seem rather boring, especially if you love tropical fruits or berries (like me). I tend to stick with apples, pears, oranges, pomegranates, and bananas. I don’t feel great about buying berries in the winter, mostly because they are expensive and don’t taste great! Instead, I stock up on frozen berry varieties to top on oatmeal, use in smoothies, etc. Frozen fruit (and canned) is harvested during peak season, so you know you are getting it at its best.
Winter meals:
- Cinnamon apple oats
- Garlicky cabbage pasta
- Garlicky kale and beans
- Lentil stew
- Lemon chickpea spaghetti
- Cashew curry
- Broccoli rabe pasta
- Shepherd’s pie
- Tuscan white bean soup
- Chocolate Banana Overnight Oats
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