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When you eat seasonal produce, you get fruits and vegetables that are in their best shape possible. Not only are they super fresh, but they’re hitting their peak in terms of flavor and nutrient content.
Good for Your Wallet
One of the benefits of eating produce that is currently in season is that it doesn’t have to be imported from somewhere else. That saves money on transportation and storage, making that strawberry or brussels sprout way more affordable.
Mix It Up
If you’re the type of person who hates eating the same thing day after day, seasonal eating will keep it fresh (ahem). By selecting fruits and veggies that are in season, your diet will become more varied and balanced, and you can have fun with meal planning that season’s produce.
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]]>Here are a few ways to use up fresh herbs and avoid throwing away any more green goodness!
Make Herb Oil
Herb oil is great because you can use all sorts of combinations of soft herbs to use EVERYTHING up and get super fresh, verdant flavors. Simply blanche your herbs for a few seconds before submerging in ice water, blend them with olive oil and then sieve the mixture through a muslin cloth over a few hours. You’ll be left with emerald green oil that is delicious, versatile and can be kept for a week or two.
Make Pesto, Zhug, Salsa, or Chimichurri
Most cuisines have some kind of chopped or blended herby dip that can add fresh flavor and spice to any dish. Experiment with homemade pesto, Middle Eastern zhug, Mexican salsa, or Argentinian chimichurri and travel the world with your herby leftovers!
Make a Kuku Sabzi (Persian Herb Fritatta)
This delicious Persian recipe is for when you have TONs of herbs crying out to be used up (we’re talking pounds!). Kuku sabzi is packed with green goodness and, when topped with walnuts and cranberries, makes a beautiful dinner party center-piece.
Freeze Them
If you don’t have the energy to transform your herbs into something delicious, you can simply freeze them for future use. Washed, chopped herbs can be frozen in ice cubes to add fresh color and flavor to soups, stews and sauces.
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]]>While much of making vegetables taste good is in how you prepare them, it’s also important to choose high-quality produce to begin with. This will guarantee that you’re starting with something flavorful, and any seasonings can simply enhance the taste. Here are some ways we know how to choose fresh and delicious fruits and veggies.
Shop Local
Heading to your local farmers’ market is a great way to ensure you’re choosing good produce. The food won’t have had to travel so far, so you know it’s going to be fresh. You can also ask the farmers questions about how the food was grown.
Go By Smell
Our senses of smell and taste are closely linked, so choosing fruits and vegetables that are especially fragrant is likely to ensure that you’ll end up with produce that has a nice flavor.
Look For Color
Fruits and veggies that are bright and vibrantly colored are likely the freshest. As soon as produce starts to rot, spots will appear, or its color will turn slightly brownish.
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For fresh vegetables, the most common found in spring rolls are shredded cabbage, shredded carrots, and cilantro. For some added crispness, try adding thinly-sliced cucumber, sliced bell pepper, and a few mint leaves. For a kick, slice some red onions or even a bit of jalapeno if you like spice. Or, take your inspiration from tacos and pickle the red onions to add extra flavor.
(@vegan_syster)Cooked
You can really add any cooked vegetable you like to a spring roll, but it’s a good idea to pay attention to what can most easily be cut into strips. Remember that you will have to roll the filling into a rice paper later, so you want to make that process as easy as possible. Some great vegetables to try frying up with spices are cabbage (again, yes) and sweet potato.
These can both be cut into strips, so they are great from a flavor and a structural standpoint. Try seasoning the cabbage with sesame oil, chili oil, and soy sauce and frying it up. Sweet potato goes nicely with warmer, sweeter spices, so try seasoning with ginger and turmeric before cooking in a pan or in the oven.
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]]>Ingredients (4 servings)
- 6 of clean fillets (without skin and bones) of any fresh fish
- 3 tablespoons of chopped red onion
- 1 tablespoon of chopped hot green pepper
- 2 tablespoons of chopped sweet red pepper
- 1 chopped garlic clove
- 1 tablespoon salt
- Juice from 3 lime (or 2 lemons)
- 1/4 olive oil
- 3 tablespoons of finely chopped coriander
Preparation
Mix the chopped vegetables in a large mixing bowl. Cut the fish fillets into small cubes, and add to the bowl with the vegetables. Add lime juice (or lemon juice) and salt, and mix. At this point, the color of the fish will change, and it should become white-transparent. Add olive oil and the chopped coriander. Mix well, cover, and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
The ceviche is served in a clear serving bowl or on a plate of china. It’s ideal for an appetizer, but it can also be quite enjoyable as a side dish!
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]]>Keep an eye out for these three spring fruits at your local grocery store or market!
Strawberries
Strawberries come into season in the spring, meaning that you can enjoy one of the world’s favorite fruits at the peak of their flavor. While they’re great raw and by themselves, you can also try them in a smoothie or a dessert-like strawberry shortcake.
Grapefruit
We always look forward to spring because it means that we can add one of my favorite fruits to our breakfast routine: grapefruit. These citrus beauties come in season in spring, and are great when sliced open and topped with a sprinkle of sugar.
Cherries
Cherry lovers rejoice because this fruit also comes into season during the spring! Rich in Vitamin A and Vitamin C, these healthy fruits are a great snack on the go.
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A lot of people think that grilling should only be done in the summer because it’s warm outside and people want to spend time outdoors. But, even if it’s not warm, that doesn’t mean you can’t grill! Grilling gives you a good excuse to spend time outside when it’s colder and gives your food a totally new feel especially if you want to cook meat in a fun way.
Summer Produce
If you want to have a taste of summer all throughout the year, you have to act now! Buy all your favorite produce items and start preserving them in any way you like. Whether it’s canning, freezing, or making a sauce, find the way that fits your life best so you can preserve the flavor of summer throughout the cold months.
Herbs
When you think of summer you think of fresh food, and the best way to bring freshness to any dish is to add herbs! A lot of herbs grow throughout the year, and with ones like mint or basil, you can make it feel like you’re eating a summertime meal at any time of the year.
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