Enjoy these plants that are at their most delicious and nutritious!
But what does “eating seasonally” actually mean?
For this reason,produce that’s in-seasonis in its most delicious and nutritious state.
This makes spring a great time to take advantage of what nature has to offer.
Onions alsohave antibacterial propertiesthat help support your immune system and alleviate seasonal allergies.
One of my favorite ways to cook onions is to caramelize them if I have time.
Peas
Peas are super nutritious and budget-friendly, whether they’re fresh, frozen or canned.
They’re a great way to add some green to pastas, soups, salads or casseroles.
Inexpensive frozen peas are something that I always have in my freezer.
But I especially relish when I can find fresh peas at the store or farmers' market.
Greens
There are so many reasons to love greens.
Plus, from my experience, they are one of the quicker-growing crops.
Recipes like ourLemony Lentil Soup with CollardsandMassaged Mustard Greens Saladmight just make them a staple of your dinner routine.
They’re especially delicious in ourRoasted Purple Carrots with Black Sesame Dukkahrecipe.
Asparagus
Asparagus is another hallmark vegetable of springtime.
YouI can boil, roast, grill, steam and even pickle asparagus spears for a variety of meals.
Strawberries
No fruit reminds me of spring quite like a fresh, in-season strawberry.
Strawberries are one of those fruits with a really noticeable difference between the in-season and out-of-season flavor.
That said, fresh fruit from the farmers' market or local food co-op can get expensive quickly.
Pineapple
Believe it or not, the peak season for this popular tropical fruit starts inMarch.
Citrus
Fresh citrus is something that I buy by the handfuls every single week, with minimal exceptions.
