Spring Into Flavor: 10 Seasonal Fruits and Veggies to Savor in May
Spring has sprung and May is the perfect month to enjoy fresh, locally grown produce. With the warmer weather, you'll find a variety of fruits and vegetables that are ripe and ready to be enjoyed. Here are 10 fruits and vegetables that are in season during the month of May, along with some creative ways to use them in your cooking.
Cherries
Did you know? Cherries are a good source of antioxidants and are believed to have anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce muscle soreness after exercise.
This sweet and juicy fruit is perfect for making pies, jams, and cocktails. Try making a cherry pie, cherry jam, or a cherry and gin cocktail.
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Strawberries
Did you know that strawberries are not actually berries? They are a member of the rose family and the seeds on the outside of the fruit are actually the true fruits.
This sweet and juicy fruit is perfect for making desserts, jams, and smoothies. Try making a strawberry shortcake, strawberry jam, or a strawberry smoothie bowl.
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Asparagus
Did you know? Asparagus is a great source of folate, which is essential for healthy brain development.
This versatile vegetable can be grilled, roasted, sautéed, or boiled. Try making roasted asparagus, asparagus soup, or an asparagus quiche.
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Rhubarb
Did you know? Rhubarb leaves are toxic and should never be eaten, but the stems are full of vitamin C and dietary fiber.
This tart and tangy vegetable is great for making pies, jams, and sauces. Try making a rhubarb pie, rhubarb jam, or a rhubarb sauce to serve with meat or fish.
Recipes with Rhubarb:
Rhubarb Tart with Lemon, Cardamom & Vanilla
Rhubarb Almond Cake
Rhubarb-Buttermilk
Upside-Down Cake
Peas
Did you know? Peas are a great source of plant-based protein and are rich in vitamins A, C, and K.
This sweet and delicate vegetable is great in salads, soups, and pasta dishes. Try making a pea and mint salad, pea soup, or a pea and ham pasta.
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Artichokes
Did you know? Artichokes are actually the flower buds of a thistle plant. The edible part of the plant is the base of the bud, called the heart.
This unique vegetable is perfect for grilling or roasting. Try making grilled artichokes, roasted artichokes, or an artichoke dip.
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Radishes
Did you know? Radishes were first cultivated in China thousands of years ago and were brought to Europe in the 16th century.
This crunchy and spicy vegetable is great in salads and sandwiches. Try making a radish and cucumber salad, a radish and avocado toast, or a radish and feta dip.
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Fava Beans
Did you know? Fava beans are a good source of dietary fiber and protein, and are often used in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine.
This creamy and nutty bean is great in salads, dips, and stews. Try making a fava bean salad, a fava bean dip, or a fava bean stew with lamb.
Recipes with Fava Beans:
Arugula and Fava-Bean Crostini
Baghali Ghatogh (Fava Bean Stew)
By Naz Deravian
Chickpea and Fava Bean Salad
Mangoes
Did you know? Mangoes are the national fruit of India, Pakistan, and the Philippines, and are often used in traditional Indian and Southeast Asian dishes.
This sweet and tropical fruit is perfect for making smoothies, salads, and desserts. Try making a mango smoothie, a mango salsa, or a mango and coconut rice pudding.
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Pineapples
Did you know? Mangoes are the national fruit of India, Pakistan, and the Philippines, and are often used in traditional Indian and Southeast Asian dishes.
This sweet and tropical fruit is perfect for making smoothies, salads, and desserts. Try making a mango smoothie, a mango salsa, or a mango and coconut rice pudding.
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