Your seasonal shopping list starts here.
April is one of the most exciting months to be in the kitchen. After months of root vegetables and heavy winter staples, the farmers market starts filling up with color again. Asparagus, peas, radishes, and fresh spinach are all hitting their peak right now, and cooking with them could not be easier. Seasonal produce does not just taste better, it is also more nutrient dense and budget friendly when you buy it at the right time of year.
Keep scrolling for WOT’s in season right now and our favorite ways to cook with it!
Spring Peas
In Season: April through June
WOT to Look For: Bright green pods that feel firm and full. Avoid anything yellowing or limp.
Try this Spring Pea and Burrata Pasta: While burrata adds a delicious creamy richness, it’s the vibrant peas that steal the spotlight, adding a seasonal flavor to every bite of this recipe. GET THE RECIPE HERE
Radishes
In Season: March through May
WOT to Look For: Firm, smooth radishes with fresh green tops still attached. The tops are actually edible and great in salads.
Try our Raw Swiss Chard Salad with Cranberries, Almonds, and Feta: This salad is a perfect side dish for any meal. You can also serve it with a protein, like a grilled chicken breast or a filet of fish, to make it a complete meal. GET THE RECIPE HERE
Asparagus
In Season: March through May
WOT to Look For: Firm stalks with tight closed tips. Thinner stalks tend to be more tender and cook faster.
Try our Shaved Asparagus and Arugula Salad with Parmesan, Crushed Pistachios and Lemon Vinaigrette: Tender asparagus ribbons mingle with peppery arugula, while the sharpness of parmesan adds depth, and crushed pistachios bring a satisfying crunch. GET THE RECIPE HERE
Spinach
In Season: April through June
WOT to Look For: Deep green leaves that are crisp and not wilted. Baby spinach is especially tender this time of year.
Try our Arugula Blueberry Avocado Salad with Mint Lime Vinaigrette: If we had to put summer in a bowl, our Arugula Blueberry Avocado Salad, topped with a zesty Mint Lime Vinaigrette, would be it. It’s one of those salads you can eat over and over again all season long. GET THE RECIPE HERE
Enjoy!
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