Winter Seasonal Eating: A guide to winter produce
June, July & August are the winter months here in the southern hemisphere, which brings shorter and much colder days. With the decrease in temperature our body tends to crave warm and comforting foods. Throughout winter, we can also have a heightened appetite and tend to eat more food to provide more energy to keep warm.
With the cold weather, different fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices are in season and as always it is important to focus on eating seasonally to ensure we’re getting fresh produce.
The cold days and longer nights call for more warming winter dishes. Dust off your slow cooker and get your oven ready for plenty of use. Over these colder months, some dishes that will be on rotation include curries, stews, casseroles, stir fries, lots of roast veggies and of course soups.
Winter: Seasonal Produce
So what’s in season throughout winter? Here is a list of the fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices that you want to incorporate into your meals for the next few months:
Fruit
Apple, avocado, bananas, grapefruit, kiwi fruit, lemon, lime, mandarin, nashi, orange, pear, persimmon, pineapple, rhubarb, tangelo
Vegetables
Bok choy, beetroot, broccoli, broccolini, broad beans, Brussel sprouts, cabbage, carrot, cauliflower, celeriac, celery, fennel, kale, leek, lettuce, mushrooms, okra, onion, parsnip, peas, potato, pumpkin, radish, silverbeet, spinach, spring onion, snow peas, swede, sweet potato, turnip.
Herbs & Spices
Coriander, dill, garlic, ginger, oregano, parsley, rosemary
Based on information sourced from www.sustainabletable.org.au
Ways to ensure you’re getting fresh seasonal produce includes shopping at your local farmers market or green grocer and buying foods listed above.
Winter Meal Ideas
You can find some great winter recipes via the recipes section of my blog to inspire you throughout the following months. Here are some examples for you:
Breakfasts
- Raspberry & Coconut Quinoa Porridge
Mains
- Warm Haloumi, Pumpkin & Cauli Bowl
There will be plenty more winter recipes to come. You’ll find them here on my website, as well as via my Instagram @projectnourish. Be sure to follow along for all of the updates and recipes to help you stay warm and nourished this winter.
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