What's in season: JUNE

From beautiful juicy cherries to young asparagus, this seasonal produce guide is full of fruits & veggies and healthy recipe ideas that will inspire you to eat fresh and seasonal throughout the month JUNE.

Fruits and vegetables always taste better when they are in season and harvested at the peak of freshness. Eating seasonal rewards me with many benefits from eating fresh foods packed with nutrients to savings in family budget. To make it easier for you to plan your meals as well as make grocery list, I created this seasonal produce guide to inspire you to eat healthy throughout the whole month.

It's early Summer and weather is slowly warming up. Beautiful fresh fruits and veggies filled the farmers markets. There are so many deliciousness out there that are now at its peak: cherries, strawberries, asparagus, carrots, zucchinis, cucumbers, peas, rhubarb, spinach.... And that means extra flavor, extra crunch, extra juiciness. 

Here’s a guide to help you find the best produce in season JUNE. Need recipe ideas? Just click on the links below.

Vegetables in season June

Avocado, artichokes, arugula, asparagus, beets, bok choy, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, chillies, cauliflower, celeriac, celery, chard, chicory, collard greens, cucumbers, eggplant, endive, fennel, garlic, green beans, horseradish, kale, leek, lettuce, mushrooms, mustard greens, okra, onions, peas, new potatoes, radishes, scallions, shallots, spinach, spring onions, tomatillos, tomatoes, turnips, zucchini

Fruits in season June

Apples, apricots, blackberries, blueberries, cherries, figs, lemons, melons, nectarine, oranges, peaches, plums, raspberries, rhubarb, strawberries, watermelon. 

Recipes to try in June: 

Breakfast recipes:

• Strawberry Overnight Oats
• Strawberry Chia Pudding
• Blueberry Chia Pudding
• Blueberry Coconut Chia Pudding
• Mango Blueberry Smoothie
• Blueberry Pancake Casserole
• Blueberry Banana Pancakes
• Berry Banana Breakfast Oat Bars

Smoothies:

• Strawberry Ginger Smoothie Bowl
• Blueberry Banana Smoothie
• Strawberry Ginger Smoothie
• Mango Blueberry Smoothie
• Strawberry Kefir Smoothie
• Strawberry Spirulina Smoothie
• Strawberry Peanut Butter Smoothie
• Cherry Banana Smoothie
• Mixed Berry Smoothie
• Cherry Chocolate Smoothie

Salads:

• Blueberry Feta Salad
• Pineapple Cucumber Salad
• Avocado Potato Salad
• Cabbage Carrot Slaw
• Arugula Beans Salad
• Egg Zucchini Noodle Salad
• Avocado Egg Salad Sandwich

Sups & Stews:

• White Wine Cabbage Stew
• Beet Kohlrabi Soup
• Fresh Tomato Apple Soup
• Spicy Broccoli Soup

Main dishes:

• Basil Pesto Chicken Pasta
• Easy Chicken Parmesan
• Turkey Burger With Greek Yogurt Topping
• Soy Chicken Screwers
• Cornflake Chicken Tenders
• Baked Salmon with Peaches & Asparagus by The Cheerful Kitchen
• Grilled Salmon Kabobs with Lemon Dill Marinade by Plating Pixels
• Asparagus Risotto by Cooking My Dreams
• Stuffed Peppers With Spinach And Ricotta by JZ Eats
• Sheet Pan Salmon, Lentils, and Asparagus by My Kitchen Love

Side dishes:

• Roasted Garlic Parmesan Potatoes
• 5 Minute Blistered Tomatoes by Bites Of Wellness
• Oven Roasted Asparagus by Savor With Jennifer
• Crispy Baked Zucchini Fries by Oh So Foodie
• Zucchini Fritters by Fabulous Habits 
• Roasted Cauliflower Rice and Carrots by Simply Happy Foodie

Desserts:

• Lemon Oatmeal Muffins
• Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake
• Raspberry Lemon Loaf Cake
• Strawberry Oatmeal Cookies
• Blueberry Oatmeal Cookies
• Dark Chocolate Cherry Brownies
• Strawberry Banana Muffins
• Peanut Butter Greek Yogurt Parfait
• Cherry Chia Jam Cornbread
• Lemon Cardamom Pancakes
• Blackberry Lemon Poppy Seed Crumble by Moon And Spoon
• Watermelon Mint Salad by A Virtual Vegan

Snacks:

• Lemon Coconut Energy Balls
• Lemon Turmeric Energy Balls
• Watermelon Popsicles by Sustainable Cooks
• Mango Raspberry Lassi Ice Pops by Sprinkle Bakes
• Yogurt Fruits Ice Pops by Confetti & Bliss

Drinks:

• Strawberry Milk
• Cold Brewed Iced Earl Grey Latte
• Iced Matcha Latte
• Cold Brewed Iced Mocha Latte
• Iced Coconut Matcha Latte
• Iced Coffee Protein Shake

More recipes:

• 10 Healthy Strawberry Recipes
• 20 Easy Healthy Lemon Dessert Recipes
• 20 Immune Boosting Smoothies
• 30 Chia Seeds Recipes
• Strawberry Chia Seed Jam
• Blackberry Chia Seed Jam