Each season is special for different reasons but out of them all, fall certainly has our hearts. During the fall, we crack open our windows and enjoy the breeze, check scores from our favorite sports team (while going back for seconds on the cheese dip), and enjoy wearing the comfiest of sweaters. And there are many reasons that support why fall is the best season, including the availability of fresh, seasonal produce.
Depending on where you live, the opportunities to buy fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables are endless. Seasonal produce is always available at large regional stores, however, don’t forget to check local specialty food stores or farmer’s market. Local markets are a great way to support small businesses and to meet the farmers responsible for your produce haul.
So, I’ve gathered a list of fruits and vegetables you can find this season, along with a few recipes are worth trying!
Seasonal Vegetables and Herbs
- Beets
- Broccoli
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Collard greens
- Corn
- Eggplant
- Kale
- Mushrooms
- Pumpkin
- Radishes
- Spinach
- Squash
- Sweet Potatoes
Seasonal Fruits
- Apples
- Cranberries
- Grapes
- Figs
- Pears
Apple Pumpkin Spice Cake with Butter Glaze
Source: Recipes Worth Repeating
See more apple recipes:
1. Salted Caramel Oatmeal with Cinnamon Spiced Apples via What Do You Crave?
2. Gluten-free Apple Tart via Mon Pique-Nique
3. Middle Season Honeycrisp Harvest Bowl via Healthfully Ever After
Beets with Cranberries and Spiced Nuts
Source: Healthy Seasonal Recipes
See more beet recipes:
1. Tumeric Maple Roasted Beets and Carrots via Real Simple Good
2. Beet Party Salad with Lentils and Pine Nuts via Veggies By Candlelight
3. Spiralized Beet Noodles with Whipped Feta via The Wimpy Vegetarian
Roasted Mushrooms with Garlic Butter Sauce
Source: Eat Well 101
See more mushroom recipes:
1. Chicken and Mushrooms in Creamy Dill Sauce via Jo Cooks
2. Oven Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Mushrooms via Basil & Bubbly
3. Coq au Riesling via Olivia’s Cuisine
Fall Salad with Beluga Lentils, Grapes, and Roasted Pumpkin
Source: The Awesome Green
See more grape recipes:
1. Curried Quinoa Salad with Grapes and Walnuts via Emilie Eats
2. Farro Salad with Crispy Chickpeas, Grapes and Sumac Vinaigrette via The Green Life
3. Broccoli and Grape Pasta Salad via Chelsea’s Messy Apron
Roasted Carrots with Balsamic Herb Glaze
Source: Superman Cooks
See more carrot recipes:
1. Morrocan-ish Spring Carrots and Tops Salad via The Nomadic Wife
2. Deconstructed Greek Meatball Gyro Bowl via Inspiralized
3. Maple Roasted Carrots via What Do You Crave
Pumpkin Fettuccine Alfredo
Source: Bowl of Delicious
See more pumpkin recipes:
1. Pumpkin, Mushroom and Spinach Pasta via Salt & Lavender
2. Pumpkin Bread Pudding via Love and Lemons
3. 10 Minute Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal via Jar of Lemons
Autumn Kale Salad with Sweet Potatoes, Broccoli, and Brown Rice
Source: Gimme Some Oven
See more kale recipes:
1. Slow Cooker Butternut Squash, Kale and Lentil Stew via Foolproof Living
2. One Pot Kale Sweet Potato Curry via Minimalist Baker
3. Very Juicy Kale Salad with Plums via Serving Dumplings
Broccoli Slaw with Golden Raisins and Walnuts
Source: Vanilla and Bean
See more broccoli recipes:
1. Broccoli and Edamame Salad with Peanut Sauce via Coffee & Crayons
2. Charred Broccoli and Red Onion Salad with Shaved Apples and Arugula via Dolly and Oatmeal
3. Broccoli Salad Recipe with Feta and Pine Nuts via Yummy Beet
Mulled Pomegranate Cider Poached Pears
Source: Snixy Kitchen
See more pear recipes:
1. Pear and Blackberry Almond Cake via The Floating Kitchen
2. Caramelized Pear Flatbread via Grandbaby Cakes
3. Plum and Pear Mini Pies via Sugar Et Al
Butternut Squash and Apple Bisque
Source: The Healthy Foodie
See more butternut squash recipes:
1. Simple Roasted Butternut Squash Noodles via Pure Foods
2. Oven Roasted Buttenut Squash via The Healthy Foodie
3. Butternut Squash and Kale Salad with Pomegranate, Goat Cheese and Almonds via Ambitious Kitchen
Tumeric Sweet Potato Pasta Salad
Source: Jar of Lemons
See more sweet potato recipes:
1. Kale Quinoa Stuffed Sweet Potatoes via Green Healthy Cooking
2. Autumn Vegetable Grain Salad with Cider Mustard Vinaigrette via The Whole Bite
3. Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Honey, Smoked Paprika and Lime Yogurt via Kitchen Konfidance
