Seasonal produce is what you should be buying when you go to the supermarket or a farmers’ market. Each season has its own produce, so it doesn’t travel far from the farm to your plate, is less expensive, and tastes really delicious. Here are the winter vegetables you should be buying.
Clementines
Clementines are in season from November to early February. They are seedless and sweet and are great on a salad or eaten as a snack.
Winter Squash
There are a few varieties of winter squash, such as butternut, acorn, or kabocha and they are all in season from October until March. Each of them has its own flavor and texture, but they are all really tasty roasted and can be added to pasta dishes and salads.
Brussels Sprouts
The best time to eat brussels sprouts is from October until February. They are mostly served as a side dish on Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners. They can be roasted, or air fried with a little olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
Kale
Even though you might see kale all year round, the best time to buy it is from January to early April, when it is at its best. Kale is thicker than most leafy greens and a little more bitter, but once you massage it and add it to a salad it is a great base.
