Snow angels, the holidays, big mugs of rich hot chocolate… Winter brings with it a lot of exciting things – but, unfortunately, an abundance of fresh produce is not one of them. That doesn’t mean we are relegated to eating things out of jars and cans, though; in fact, with a little know-how, eating well through winter can be easy and fun.
Just follow these simple tips to eat seasonally in winter – and enjoy doing it, as well.
Get in touch with your roots.
Roasted root veggies + quinoaLink opens in a new tab/window = simple, seasonal meals packed with nutrients and contrasting flavors and textures. But while we enjoy a simple bowl of quinoa topped with warm veggies, our love of seasonal roots (think sweet potatoes, carrots, parsnips, beets and more) doesn’t stop there!
Rosemary Sweet Potato Quinoa Patties with Lemon DressingLink opens in a new tab/window, Edible Perspective for Ancient Harvest
Photo courtesy of My Gut FeelingLink opens in a new tab/window
Winter Vegetables Ragout with Kale and QuinoaLink opens in a new tab/window, My Gut Feeling
Photo courtesy of Fit Foodie FindsLink opens in a new tab/window
Beet Root TahiniLink opens in a new tab/window, Fit Foodie Finds
Learn to love soup.
Obviously, soup is a wintertime staple – but that doesn’t mean you should merely stock up on store-bought varieties. A big pot of filling, satisfying soup is one of the easiest things to make at home – and we love filling it with all manner of in-season winter veggies.
Photo courtesy of Simply QuinoaLink opens in a new tab/window
Curried Cauliflower & Squash Soup with Quinoa FlatbreadLink opens in a new tab/window, Simply Quinoa
Photo courtesy of Eating Bird FoodLink opens in a new tab/window
Healthy Carrot and Parsnip SoupLink opens in a new tab/window, Eating Bird Food
Creamy Winter Squash and Apple SoupLink opens in a new tab/window, Fit and Frugal for Ancient Harvest
Don’t skip the salad.
While the phrase “salad season” may not traditionally mean December, you’ll be pleased to discover how much tasty, salad-ready produce hits its seasonal peak in winter. You’ve got leafy greens like kale and collards, crunchy cabbage and radicchio, tart citrus, fennel, carrots, red onions – and even sweet, colorful fruit like pomegranates and persimmons. So whip up a light, flavorful dressing and enjoy!
Spinach Salad with Quinoa, Pomegranate and PersimmonsLink opens in a new tab/window, Fit and Frugal for Ancient Harvest
Ginger Carrot Salad with QuinoaLink opens in a new tab/window, Naturally Ella
Photo courtesy of Angie’s RecipesLink opens in a new tab/window
Quinoa Radicchio Wraps with Chia Seed VinaigretteLink opens in a new tab/window, Angie’s Recipes
For more delicious, gluten-free recipes that celebrate the fruits (and veggies) of winter, visit the recipes pageLink opens in a new tab/window at AncientHarvest.comLink opens in a new tab/window.
