Guide to Seasonal Fruit and Vegetables

Buying seasonal fruit and vegetables means you’re getting the freshest, tastiest and cheapest produce all year round. The following chart is a brief guide to eating through the seasons.

As the season changes, let your diet follow – it’s a great way to enjoy a large variety of different foods and flavors throughout the year.

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Spring

Spring comes with lots of green, leafy vegetables that form the core of food that is cooked during this period.

 

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Apricots
Artichokes
Asparagus
Broccoli
Celery Root/Celeriac
Cucumber
Fava Beans/Broad Beans
Grapefruit
Green Beans
Kale
Leeks
Lemons
Limes
Oranges
Peas
Spinach
Strawberries
Watercress

Recipes With Spring Ingredients A-Z

  • A Vegetarian Big Breakfast
  • Asian Greens Salad w/ Szechuan, Sesame Oil & Lime Dressing
  • Broad Beans, Pea & Artichoke w/ Goats Cheese
  • Carrot Feta Slice
  • Coriander & Nori ‘Pesto’ Soba w/ Wok Seared Greens
  • Curried Black Rice Soup w/ Green Veggie & Silken Tofu
  • Enoki Mushroom Vegan Wonton Soup w/ Grilled Baby Bok Choy
  • Fennel Roasted Spring Vegetables w/ Quinoa
  • Grilled Veggie Noodle Bowl
  • Hoisin Tofu and Almonds
  • Lemon Risotto w/ Spinach & Pistachio
  • Lemongrass & Ginger Vegan Stir Fry w/ Green Beans & Marinated Tofu
  • Mafalde Pasta w/ Green Vegetables & Lemon
  • Simple Spinach and Ricotta Frittata

  • Spelt Vegan Pasta w/ Greens, Lentils, Sage + Lemon
  • Spicy Grilled Eggplant Risoni Bake
  • Spicy Shiitake Sandwich w/ Tofu-Mayo + Rocket
  • Spicy Tofu Tacos w/ Tropical Salsa, Tangy Sauce + Crunchy Greens
  • Spring Vegetable Stir Fry w/ Chilli Ginger Chia Jam
  • Thai Spiced Tempeh Tofu Cakes
  • Tofu Lettuce Wraps w/ Ginger + Carrot
  • Vegan Baked Risotto w/ Tossed Green Veggies
  • Vegan Bircher Muesli w/ Pistachios & Ruby Grapefruit
  • Vegan Lemon Risotto w/ Grilled Tofu & Zucchini
  • Vegan Meatballs w/ Seeded Carrot & Cucumber Slaw
  • Vegan Potato & Pea Soup
  • Vegan Rice Paper Rolls w/ Tofu & Enoki Mushrooms
  • Vegan Vegetable Gratin w/ Crunchy Carrot Crust
  • Vegetarian Chinese Lemon Tofu & Green Vegetables
  • Vegetarian Pad Thai (update)
  • Veggie Fritters w/ Wasabi Pea Mash
  • Veggie Pad Thai

Summer

Our summer favourites are all kinds of berries and tomatoes that make some really good dinner ideas.

 

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Apricots
Eggplant
Peaches
Beets & Beet Greens
Figs
Peas
Bell Peppers/Capsicums
Grapes
Plums
Carrots
Limes
Radishes
Corn
Melons
Strawberries
Cucumbers
Nectarines
Tomatoes
Zucchini

Recipes With Summer Ingredients A-Z

  • A Vegan Sandwich Project and Veggie num num’s Crispy Drunken (not)Chicken Baguette
  • A Vegetarian Big Breakfast
  • Apple Blueberry Porridge w/ Chia Seeds & Maple Syrup
  • Asian Greens Salad w/ Szechuan, Sesame Oil & Lime Dressing
  • Best Blueberry Pancakes
  • Cacao & Coconut Spelt Pancakes
  • Carrot Feta Slice
  • Cherry Tomato Vegan Baked Risotto w/ Hazelnut & Thyme Gremolata
  • Choc-a-Block Choc Banana Pudding Ice Cream
  • Coconut Crepes w/ Tropical Fruits & Banana Almond Cream
  • Corn Fritters
  • Crispy Fried Polenta w/ Baby Kale & Slow Roasted Tomatoes
  • Curried Chickpea Burger
  • Eggplant Curry w/ Tamarind & Mint
  • Fennel + Carrot Salad Rolls
  • Festive Rice Salad w/ Pomegranate & Mint
  • Greeni Vegan Crostini
  • Grilled Veggie Noodle Bowl
  • Hoisin Tofu and Almonds
  • Homemade Focaccia
  • Italian Seitan, Roasted Eggplant, Zucchini, Garlic & Basil Penne
  • Korean Rice Bowl
  • Lemongrass & Ginger Vegan Stir Fry w/ Green Beans & Marinated Tofu
  • Lentil, Date & Tomato Salad w/ Chilli Oil Tahini Dressing
  • Marinated Tofu Salad
  • Mexi Vegetarian Burger
  • Moroccan Pizza
  • Mum’s Vegetarian Rice Pie
  • Orange & Ginger Peach Marmalade + A Going Veggie Giveaway
  • Pea & Avocado Penne
  • Pineapple Ice-Cream
  • Plum Porridge w/ Maple Syrup
  • Quinoa Bean Burritos w/ Slaw & Green Tomato Salsa
  • Raw Chocolate Pots w/ Pistachio Cream + Banana, Ginger Brittle

 

  • Red Lentil & Roasted Tomato Soup + An Exciting Announcement!
  • Risoni Salad w/ Baby Rocket & Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
  • Roasted Carrot Falafel Pita Pockets w/ Creamy Harissa Sauce
  • Roasted Eggplant & Almond Vegan Pesto w/ Sundried Tomatoes and Sumac
  • Roasted Vegetarian Sausages w/ Soft Creamy Polenta
  • Simple Spinach and Ricotta Frittata
  • Soda Battered Eggplant w/ Carrot Chips, Sprout Salad + Fresh Pickle
  • Soy & Szechuan Pepper Tofu w/ Wasabi Pea Puree
  • Spanish Chickpea Balls
  • Spelt Vegan Pasta w/ Greens, Lentils, Sage + Lemon
  • Spiced Eggplant Hummus w/ Pita Chips
  • Spiced Lentil Burger Pockets w/ Chilli, Apple, Tomato Sauce
  • Spicy Grilled Eggplant Risoni Bake
  • Spicy Shiitake Sandwich w/ Tofu-Mayo + Rocket
  • Spicy Tofu Tacos w/ Tropical Salsa, Tangy Sauce + Crunchy Greens
  • Summer Pancakes
  • Summertime Noodle Salad w/ Sweet Balsamic Dressing
  • Super Simple Israeli Couscous Salad
  • Sweet Berry & Banana Pancakes
  • Tempura Tofu Burger w/ Chili Satay Sauce
  • Thai Spiced Tempeh Tofu Cakes
  • Tofu Lettuce Wraps w/ Ginger + Carrot
  • Vegan Eggplant Ball Sub w/ Kale Salad + Tahini, Harissa Sauce
  • Vegan Lemon Risotto w/ Grilled Tofu & Zucchini
  • Vegan Meatballs w/ Seeded Carrot & Cucumber Slaw
  • Vegan Rice Paper Rolls w/ Tofu & Enoki Mushrooms
  • Vegan Sweet Corn Soup
  • Vegan Vegetable Gratin w/ Crunchy Carrot Crust
  • Vegetarian Chinese Lemon Tofu & Green Vegetables
  • Vegetarian Pad Thai (update)
  • Vegetarian Satay Noodle Bowl w/ Tofu
  • Veggie Pad Thai

Autumn/Fall

Autumn is all about mushrooms and potatoes for us, but there’s much more going on. Here are some veggies and fruits that are best enjoyed during the Autumn/Fall season.

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Apple
Beets
Broccoli
Brussels Sprouts
Cabbage
Carrots
Cauliflower
Celery
Eggplant
Fennel
Mushrooms
Pears
Persimmons
Plums
Pomegranate
Potatoes
Radicchio
Raspberries
Spinach
Pumpkin
Sweet potatoes
Swiss Chard/Silver Beet
Turnips

Recipes With Autumn/Fall Ingredients A-Z

  • Apple & Walnut Risotto
  • Apple Blueberry Porridge w/ Chia Seeds & Maple Syrup
  • Apple Dressed Lentil Potato Salad
  • Baked Mushroom Risotto w/ Sautéed Eggplant
  • Baked Polenta & Romesco Sauce w/ A Warm Bean Salad
  • Braised Chickpeas w/ Haloumi & Mojo Verde
  • Breakfast Lentils
  • Carrot Feta Slice
  • Choc-Nut Carrot and Banana Cake
  • Crispy Roast Potatoes w/ Apples & Orange
  • Curried Carrot Cream + 100 Best Juices, Smoothies and Healthy Snacks Giveaway
  • Devilish Potatoes w/ Coconut Rice
  • Eggplant Balls
  • Eggplant Curry w/ Tamarind & Mint
  • Gluten Free Pumpkin Muffins
  • Green Apple & Almond Porridge
  • Grilled Mushrooms w/ Pine Nut & Apple Burghul Salad
  • Grilled Piri Piri Pumpkin & Halloumi w/ Sweet Couscous Salad
  • Herb & Olive Stuffed Mushrooms
  • Indian Spiced Pita Pizza
  • Italian Seitan, Roasted Eggplant, Zucchini, Garlic & Basil Penne
  • Masoor Dal
  • Moroccan Lentil Pizza w Pickled Baby Beets, Fennel, Tahini + Mint
  • Moroccan Pizza
  • Mum’s Roast Veggie Salad
  • Orange Vegan Carrot Cake w/ Cashew Nut Cream Frosting
  • Orange, Pumpkin Quinoa w/ Pomegranate & Candied Walnuts + the first Going Veggie Giveaway
  • Plum Porridge w/ Maple Syrup
  • Potato Spinach Pizza
  • Pumpkin Spinach Lasagna
  • Raspberry Dark Chocolate, Oat Coconut Muffins
  • Roasted Butternut Pumpkin Soup w/ Crunchy Maple Croutons
  • Roasted Carrot Falafel Pita Pockets w/ Creamy Harissa Sauce

  • Roasted Vegetarian Sausages w/ Soft Creamy Polenta
  • Rye Peanut Butter + Cacao Nib Banana Bread
  • Seeded Buckwheat Toasted Muesli
  • Seeded Spiced Pumpkin Rye Bread
  • Soda Battered Eggplant w/ Carrot Chips, Sprout Salad + Fresh Pickle
  • Spaghetti w/ Spinach & Walnuts
  • Spanish Chickpea Balls
  • Spiced Tempeh & Cauliflower Vegetarian Pilaf
  • Spiced Veggie Soup
  • Spicy Lentil Tart w/ Pomegranate & Mint ~ a guest post
  • Spicy Shiitake Sandwich w/ Tofu-Mayo + Rocket
  • Spicy Vegetarian Pilaf w/ Cajun Chickpeas
  • Sweet Coconut & Date Granola w/ Banana Whip
  • Sweet Potato Falafel Plate w/ Freekeh Tabouli, Pickle & Almond, Tahini Cream
  • Sweet Potato, Red Bean + Kale Vegan Enchiladas w/ Smoky Sweet Pepper Sauce & Coriander Chimichurri
  • Tamarind Baked Rice Pudding
  • Tri Mushroom Risotto
  • Veg & Barley Salad w/ Orange, Honey & Thyme Dressing
  • Vegan Bangers and Mash
  • Vegan Caesar Salad
  • Vegan Caldo Verde
  • Vegan Mushroom Soup
  • Vegan Pumpkin Scones w/ Strawberry Chia Seed Jam + Cardamom Whipped Coconut Cream
  • Vegan Savoury Tartlets w/ Caramelised Fennel & Shaved Apple
  • Vegan Slaw w/ Spinach & Chickpeas
  • Vegetarian Kofta Korma
  • Vegetarian Lasagna
  • Vegetarian Sang Choi Bao
  • Vegetarian Sausage Couscous w/ Almonds & Apricots
  • Vegetarian Sausage Rolls – French Lentil Pastry Rolls w/ Preserved Lemon & Mint
  • Vegetarian Stuffed Mushrooms w/ Pine Nuts & Feta
  • Vegetarian Turkish Pilaf
  • Veggie Paella w/ Saffron & Orange

Winter

Winter is probably the hardest period for fresh produce, but you still get to enjoy potatoes, butternut squash and thinks like Kale and Leeks.

To us winter is all about awesome soups and stews to keep ourselves warm!

 

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Broccoli
Brussels Sprouts
Butternut Squash
Clementines/Mandarins
Cauliflower
Cauliflower
Collards/Cabbages
Fennel
Grapefruit
Kale
Kiwifruit
Leeks
Oranges
Parsnip
Pomegranate
Potatoes
Pumpkin
Sweet Potatoes
Tamarillo
Turnips

Recipes With Winter Ingredients A-Z

  • Apple & Walnut Risotto
  • Breakfast Lentils
  • Carrot Feta Slice
  • Crispy Roast Potatoes w/ Apples & Orange
  • Curried Vegetable Stew w/ Pearl Barley & Almonds
  • Dal Kofta
  • Devilish Potatoes w/ Coconut Rice
  • Green Apple & Almond Porridge
  • Herb & Olive Stuffed Mushrooms
  • Leek and Potato Soup w/ Parmesan Crostini
  • Lentil Hotpot w/ Feta & Thyme Dumplings
  • Masoor Dal
  • Miso Tofu Soup { for colds, flus & other maladies }
  • Mushroom Cannelloni w/ Cauliflower Béchamel
  • Not-Chicken Pot Pie
  • Roasted Butternut Pumpkin Soup w/ Crunchy Maple Croutons

  • Seeded Buckwheat Toasted Muesli
  • Spaghetti w/ Spinach & Walnuts
  • Spiced Tempeh & Cauliflower Vegetarian Pilaf
  • Spicy Lentil Tart w/ Pomegranate & Mint ~ a guest post
  • Spicy Shiitake Sandwich w/ Tofu-Mayo + Rocket
  • Spicy Vegetarian Pilaf w/ Cajun Chickpeas
  • Super Beetroot Soup w/ Apple, Celery & Turmeric
  • Tamarind Baked Rice Pudding
  • Veg & Barley Salad w/ Orange, Honey & Thyme Dressing
  • Vegan Bangers and Mash
  • Vegan Bircher Muesli w/ Pistachios & Ruby Grapefruit
  • Vegan Caldo Verde
  • Vegan Savoury Tartlets w/ Caramelised Fennel & Shaved Apple
  • Vegetarian Chilli
  • Vegetarian Lasagna
  • Vegetarian Sausage Couscous w/ Almonds & Apricots
  • Vegetarian Sausage Rolls – French Lentil Pastry Rolls w/ Preserved Lemon & Mint
  • Vegetarian Turkish Pilaf