Okay, so the year is going quickly and I cant believe I am already writing about vegetables in season in May! Here are vegetables in season in May and some fabulous ideas to add them into your week!
Vegetables in season in May
Beanshoots
Broccoli
Carrots
Cauliflower
Mushrooms
Potato
Pumpkin
Spring Onion
Turnip
Source: http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcrecipes.nsf/InSeasonView/InSeason?open&month=5
Here are some of my favourite tips:
- Broccoli is one of those foods you either love it or hate it! So here is a great idea for a delicious side dish of broccoli from Australia s Healthy Food Guide
- Pumpkins are very versatile- don’t just think roasting them. I find pumpkin is fabulous on homemade pizzas- I ad it on everyone! Delicious especially when paired with baby spinach and a crumble of feta cheese.
- Carrots- not just for steaming! Try roasting for a cold winters night or pureeing in a delicious soup! Carrots are a source of beta-carotene, an antioxidant and pro- vitamin A.
- Mushrooms- they are great to stick in many warm foods such as pasta and rice dishes! Stick them all the ones you make no matter what the flavour! Trust me they will go with them all!
