Spring Produce Highlight

October 11, 2022
Spring produce including asparagus, cherries and other fruits and vegetables

Now that spring has well and truly sprung, let’s talk about some of the best seasonal produce to enjoy before we head into summer. Seasonal produce is tastier, cheaper and more environmentally-friendly as it supports local and reduces the need for imports and transportation. Below you can find some of our favourite spring fruits and veggies, and some recipe inspiration to go along with them!

Seasonal Veggies to Enjoy this Spring

Asparagus

Packed with vitamins and minerals, and extra-delicious when roasted!

Asparagus Fritters with Herb Salad

Asparagus Fritters with Herb salad

Baby Marrow

Did you know that baby marrow is considered a source of protein – 16% of its calories come from protein.

Quick & Easy baby marrow pasta

Quick & Easy baby marrow pasta

Broad beans

Rich in fiber, protein, folate, manganese and many other important vitamins and minerals.

Asparagus, broad bean & mint brown rice risotto

Asparagus, broad bean & mint brown rice risotto

Mielies

A South African staple! Mielies are (obviously) best on the braai.

Bacon-wrapped mealies topped with garlic and jalapeño butter

Bacon-wrapped mealies topped with garlic and jalapeño butter

Seasonal Fruits to Enjoy this Spring

Cherries

Coming into season in November, cherries are deliciously tart and perfect in desserts or on their own.

Celebratory Cherry-on-top cupcakes

Celebratory Cherry-on-top cupcakes

Cape gooseberries

Just like other berries, gooseberries are filled with important antioxidants and are an essential part of any diet.

Gooseberry hazelnut friands

Gooseberry hazelnut friands

Guava

A powerhouse of nutrients, guava has even been shown to help regulate blood pressure.

Hawaiian guava and condensed-milk ice cream

Hawaiian guava and condensed-milk ice cream

Rhubarb

Considered by some to be “the next superfood” means you have a great excuse to enjoy a rhubarb-based dessert!

Rhubarb tart

Rhubarb tart

SEE MORE: Seasonal Fruit and Vegetable Chart for South Africa

Seasonal fruit and vegetable chart for South Africa

Featured image: Shelly Pauls on Unsplash

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