Eat with the Seasons: July Recipe Roundup
Celebrate the abundance summer brings in NYS by cooking with local, seasonal ingredients!
Studies have shown that the fresher the produce, the more health benefits they contain. Fruits and vegetables that ripen naturally and are consumed shortly after harvesting contain higher levels of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants than produce that has traveled long distances and has to sit on grocery store shelves for long periods of time. These nutrients can help boost your immune system and reduce your risk of diseases such as heart disease, Type 2 diabetes and certain cancers. Eating seasonally can encourage a greater variety of foods to your diet, which can provide vitamins and minerals you might not normally get.
We've rounded up 8 summery recipes featuring produce that is currently in season in New York State. Head to your farmers' market or farm stand for fresh, local ingredients! Find a farmers' market here! You can also use this guide to find out what is in season throughout the year in New York state.
July Recipe Roundup
Chilled Coconut Corn Soup
When you think of summer eats, you probably don't think about soup. But this chilled coconut corn soup may change your mind! Use fresh, local sweet corn for delicious, creamy and cool meal on a warm summery day.
Cucumber Salad With Soy, Ginger and Garlic
This chilled cucumber salad packs a flavorful punch! Try pairing it with a grilled fish, soba noodle salad, or a quinoa bowl.
French-Inspired Green Bean Potato Salad
This isn’t your average potato salad! It's full of soft, fluffy potatoes, crunchy blanched green beans, punchy kalamata olives, fresh parsley, and a zippy, French-inspired mustard vinaigrette. With just 9 ingredients, what's stopping you from making this for your next backyard BBQ?!
Healthy Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
These decadently healthy muffins are made with whole wheat pastry flour and are refined sugar free. They're naturally sweetened with banana and honey or maple syrup for an incredibly delicious chocolate zucchini muffin!
Moroccan Beet Salad
Try some new flavors with this simple salad! Make up to 5 days ahead of your next picnic or family gathering for a citrusy, flavorful new fan favorite!
Super Nourishing Beans & Greens (1 Pan!)
Greens of all sorts are in season in July; kale, escarole, Swiss chard, lettuces and more! Cooking up a pan of Beans and Greens is a great way to use up a variety of greens, especially the ones in the back of your fridge that have started to get wilted!
The Best Summer Tomato Salad
This simple salad may quickly become a summer go-to side dish in your house! Made with thinly-sliced red onions, fresh herbs, and a drizzle of oil and vinegar, this salad lets juicy summer tomatoes shine!
Quick Pickled Radishes
Add a crunchy, salty, tangly bite to tacos, burgers, salads, avocado toast and more with this quick simple recipe. The best part - they store in your fridge for up to 2 weeks!
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