Written by Maya Shetty in FOOD, SEASONAL PRODUCE
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Seasonal produceis fresher, tastier and more nutritious thanfoodconsumed out ofseason.
Meal planning with the seasonal produce we bring home each month is a smart & healthy choice for the family, apart from being budget friendly.
Make it easy on yourselves and download our FREE Weekly Meal Planner, by clicking the image below.
Our hope for you is that you will refer to our list of seasonal produce each month by getting our E-book -The 12 Monthly Seasonal Produce Guide for 2020 and continue to make healthy choices for your family, meal plan & budget smart and have fun cooking.
Eating seasonal is rewarding since the fruits and veggies are harvested at the peak of their freshness & are most nutrient rich.
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FREE Seasonal Produce Guide for February
What and Why do we use a Seasonal Produce Guide?
In this month’s, FREE Seasonal Produce Guide for February , you will find a list of the fruits and vegetables that are available, in the month of February.
To learn more about Seasonal Produce , their health benefits, their availability, recipes and more , check my post on The Beginner’s Guide to Seasonal Produce here.
What’s in season in February?
The month of February has rolled in, with its load of snow and winter chills.The optimist in me, would like to believe we are at the tail end of winter…yet, it’s not over yet.The landscape is still covered in white.
If you are anyone like me and colors elevate your mood, you’d head to the nearest Fresh Market for the color therapy, the seasonal produce there offers.
Be it in the crispy freshness of the green spinach, the ruby red of the immune boosting pomegranates or the bright orange & yellow citrus fruits, they sure will shake you out of your winter blues.
Want to make grocery shopping a breeze? Want to have stress free meal planning knowing what is healthy, nutritious and abundant this season?
Our E-Book : The 12 Monthly Seasonal Produce Guides for 2021, is here to help with all your needs.Get it here or by clicking the image below.
15 Amazing Recipes with February Seasonal Produce
Listed below are 15 amazing recipes with February Seasonal produce, tried and tested in our kitchen.
Broccoli
Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Thecreamy cheesy comforton a coldFall or winterday.Deliciously healthy, comforting and nourishing,all asoupought to be to keep your winter blues at bay. Try thisBroccoli Cheddar Souprecipe this season, you will come back asking for more!
Brussels Sprouts
Brussels Sprouts Stew
A creamy rich stew made withcoconut milk and cashew nuts.It is aquick & easy recipe, perfect for dinner time in winter.Paired with Indian flat breads, it forms a delicious meal for a coldwinternight.
Beetroot
BeetrootHalwa
A quick and easy dessert to prepare.This sweet pudding apart from the beets itself also has the goodness of condensed milk and richness of cashews making it a perfect treat to serve on any special occasion.In India, it is customary to make halwa to celebrate any occasion be it festivals or happy celebrations.
Carrots
Carrot Soup
This gorgeouslygolden creamyCarrotSoup could easily become your newfavorite soup for Fall & winter. Loaded withfresh flavors, thiseasy,delicious, creamycarrotsoup is ahealthy vegantreat for the busyFall & winterweekends. What’s more you can make thiscomforting mealin double batches and have left overs for entire week days too.
Cabbage
CabbagePakoda/Fritters
Lip smacking favorite rainy day snack paired with piping hot coffee in India.This deep fried cabbage fritter is also a party favorite.It is made with finely shreddedcabbagemixed with onions and bound together with a batter of chick pea and rice flour and flavored with spices & seasoning and deep fried to a golden brown.
Cauliflower
ChettinadCauliflower Masala Dosa
A thin and crispy Indian pancake prepared with fermented dosa/Idli batter which is topped with cauliflower stuffing/ bhaji and tucked in. It is usually served as a morning breakfast item in South India.
Mushroom
Kadai Mushroom curry
an Indian sauce/curry made using very little, or more often, no water. When mushrooms are cooked in a “kadai” in a tomato-based sauce with a savory mixture of garlic and other assorted spices it is calledKadai Mushroom curry.
Spinach
Spinach Chickpea Soup
A thick creamy spiced soup made of chickpeas and spinach to start the Fall season. This soup can be had a healthy main dish or a side to a rice dish, makes for a hearty meal.
Spinach
Spinach Cream Soup
Vegetablesoupsthat are pureed can be lean and spare or rich and creamy, spicy or subtle, hot or cold. The taste improves when let to simmer for a longer period, since it becomes thick and creamy. TheSpinachCream soup is rich in flavor andeasy to prepare. What’s more it is healthy too! Try it today.
February Seasonal Produce List Of Fruits
Avocado
EgglessAvocadoCake
An eggless, keto friendly, gluten free, vegan recipe.It is mildly flavored and deliciously moist, quick and easy recipe. Do give this Eggless AvocadoCake a try. It is both a kid and adult friendly dessert!
Kiwi
Kiwi Smoothie
One can use any fruit of choice in a smoothie, with various combinations from healthy to creamy rich , I used Kiwi fruit which is rich in Vitamin C & K, for this smoothie to impart a touch of creamy deliciousness with surprising nutrient value
Want to get our FREE Clean 15 -Dirty Dozen List for 2021? Click here.
Lemon /Lime
Glazed Honey Lime Sriracha Chicken
Looking for something that issweet, tangy, spicy and finger-licking goodin your recipes? Go forGlazed Honey Lime Sriracha Chicken,I bet you cannot go wrong. If you have guests over for dinner, they will be in awe of thein-home-chef,that is YOU! Thiseasy chicken recipe will make you look that good.
Pear
Spiced Fresh Pear Pie
Crispy cold mornings or crackling fire evenings, summer time backyard bonfires or pool parties, you are in for a treat with thisEggless Spiced Fresh Pear Pie.Tart ripe pears, paired with spices , have a contemporary classic flavor, you do not want to miss.
Pomegranate
Curd Rice/Thayir Sadham
An easy to prepare dish with leftover rice. A favorite menu item in every South Indian home, especially in summer, paired with lemon pickle and papadams( Indian rice crackers).The pearly pink pomegranate seeds sprinkled on top as a garnish gives curd rice a festive look. The pomegranate seeds add a tinge of sweet juicy deliciousness to the buttery creamy curd rice/thayir sadham.
Tangerine
Tangerine Chicken
An Asian inspired, low carb, fabulously flavorful chicken dish made with roasted chicken and fresh tangerine juice.The chicken tastes juicy and tender when cooked in gingered tangerine sauce.The sweet tanginess of the tangerines and the umami flavors of the soy sauce enhance the flavor further.
The Bottom Line
Always make sure to shop for seasonal produce for that month, not only is it cost effective, the health benefits are numerous when you eat fruits & veggies in the peak of their nutrient value, when they are in season.
Get my 12 Monthly Guide for Seasonal Produce , which will definitely help you meal plan ahead & make wise choices with grocery shopping & budgeting. A win- win both ways!
Do give our February recipes a try, you can pick the ones that most appeal to your taste buds.
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