Three Recipes With Seasonal Vegetables
Did you know that there are different fruits and vegetables that are in season at different times, throughout the year? It’s true: Every month, there are different fruits and vegetables that can be harvested. That is why today we will show you three extremely creative recipes with seasonal vegetables that you will love.
If you have ever asked yourself why different fruits and vegetables have different seasons, the answer is because of their quality. When they are in season, they have a better taste, more nutrients, they are cheaper and, in some cases, they are even better for the environment because it costs less to transport them.
To give you a better idea of what we are talking about, we will show you some summer vegetables with which you can make delicious dishes:
- Pumpkin
- Squash
- Carrots
- Spinach
- Asparagus
- Radishes
- Cucumber
- Cabbage
These are some of the vegetables you can buy in any supermarket when in season, at a very reasonable price. Moreover, they taste much better than when you eat them at other times during the year.
Read on to see some recipes with seasonal vegetables.
Three recipes with seasonal vegetables
Seasonal vegetables: Squash spaghetti with white sauce
For this recipe, use the help of a special instrument that can give your squash shape like spaghetti. This vegetable consists of 95% water. It is rich in vitamins B3 and C, as well as fiber and provitamin A.
Ingredients
- 1 between squash
- 2 tbsp. wheat flour (30 g)
- 125 ml milk
- ½ onion
- 2 tbsp. butter (40 g)
- 1 tbsp. salt (15 g)
- ½ tbsp. pepper (8 g)
- 2 tbsp. olive oil (30 ml)
- 2 tbsp. pecorino cheese (40 g)
- A spiralizer (you can find it in specialty stores)
Cooking
- First, peel the squash, and put it in your spiralizer so you can make it look like spaghetti. Next, set it aside.
- Pour the milk into a saucepan with half the onion (previously chopped).
- At the same time, melt the butter and wheat flour in a small saucepan. Mix well.
- Next, pour the mixture into the pan with the milk. Stir until thick.
- Add salt and pepper, then stir again. Take it off the burner and cover it. Set it aside.
- Finally, pour olive oil on a pan, and fry your squash spaghetti. Next, pour the white sauce over it, and stir it well together.
- Serve with a little pecorino cheese, and welcome.
2. Seasonal vegetables: Creamy carrot soup
Soup is an ideal starter for lunch or dinner. It is also perfect for children who are two years or older. It’s a great choice, no matter when you do it.
Carrots are vegetables that are easily digested, they are diuretic, regulate the menstrual cycle, reduce anemia, protect your skin and improve your vision. In addition, they also have several beauty uses and benefits.
Ingredients
- 3 carrots
- 125 ml milk
- 1 leek
- 1/2 onion
- 1 tbsp. salt (15 g)
- 1/2 tbsp. pepper (8 g)
- 1 tbsp. fresh parsley (15 g)
- 500 ml of water
Cooking
- First, peel, wash and cut the carrots into medium-sized pieces, and put them in boiling water so that they can be softened.
- Next, drain the carrots, and get them in a blender.
- Add milk, onion, leek and parsley, and blend until it has a creamy consistency.
- Finally, serve in bowls. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Seasonal Vegetables: Pumpkin Nuggets
You’ve probably heard of vegetarian nuggets. So, today, we will show you this amazing recipe with pumpkin, which is one of the best of the season vegetables. That way, you can make nuggets for your whole family.
Pumpkins are loaded with vitamins A, B, C and E. In addition, they are rich in beta-carotene and minerals such as potassium , calcium and magnesium.
Ingredients
- 400 g pumpkin
- 125 ml of water
- 60 g wheat flour
- 3 tbsp. rasp (45 g)
- 1/2 tbsp. oregano (8 g)
- 1/2 tbsp. parsley (8 g)
- 1 tbsp. basil (15 g)
- 250 ml of olive oil
- 1/2 tbsp. salt (8 g)
- 1/2 tbsp. pepper (8 g)
Cooking
- First, peel and cut the pumpkin, and put it in a pan so that it can be boiled and softened.
- Next, use a fork to make a puree out of it.
- Next, mix the flour with all the spices and pumpkin puree in a large bowl.
- Next, make some balls with the dough that you made and shape them into nuggets. After this, roll them in grater.
- Finally, grease a pan with olive oil, and fry your nuggets until golden brown on both sides.
- Let them cool and serve.
Bon appetite!
