Well the weather has changed and what a shock that was, it just went from sun to rain and cold overnight. I am more of a summer person myself, so am escaping into any sign of the sunshine, which is now fleeting moments.
So with the change in the weather, are also the change in what foods are around and in season. You always get the best flavours out of vegetables and fruit if they are in season. There are a lot of different fruit and vegetables in season at the moment, but here is a few of what is around at the moment.
Leeks: Great addition to the base of any meal and great in soups, packed full of flavour and full of fibre and vitamin K.
Pumpkin: Pretty obvious, they are everywhere. There are a lot of varieties around now though, butternut squash being my favourite. High in Vitamin C, B6 and potassium. I love pumpkin as they are great to add to salads, make gnocchi with, add to a curry and a variety of other meals.
Figs: These are so colourful in salads, or for toppings and in desserts and taste delicious. High in fibre and are apparently recommended to help aid digestion. It is better to eat them fresh, as dried figs have a lot more sugar and taste completely different.
Broccoli: One of my favourite vegetables, so quick and easy to cook, in 5 minutes, seems to go with everything, as a side dish, in quiches or pies. High in Vitamin C, K, Iron and Potassium.
Apples: Great to add to a salad, or toss through cous cous, or of course in an apple pie. There are always people trying to get rid of apples, as they have too many, so they are easy to find. Mainly contain vitamin C and fibre.
Mushrooms: Another absolute favourite of mine, I have to be careful not to eat them all the time! There are so many varieties, from oyster, shitake, chestnut, button mushrooms and several others. They can also be foraged, but be careful what you are picking, some are poisonous! They contain protein, potassium and traces of other vitamins like B6.
Beetroot: This is the one vegetable I cook up, to use in salads and also in soups. High in Iron and B9, vitamin C and a variety of other nutrients.
Pomegranates: I love adding this fruit through quinoa or cous cous, or adding to the top of porridge. Contains vitamin C and potassium.
Cabbage: Lots of varieties around at the moment, so I try and choose different ones each week. Very high in vitamin C and fibre.
Pears: There are lots of varieties around, so it is good to try different ones. Another great fruit to add to salads and quinoa and also tarts. High in vitamin C and contains vitamin K, potassium and copper.
So I will be making lots of recipes with these ingredients and anything colourful that I can find or afford! Check back for more recipes.
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