What’s in season: JUNE

From beautiful juicy cherries to green crunchy 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 colors 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.

VEGETABLES

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

Recipes to try in June: 

Salads: 

• • Cabbage Carrot Slaw
  • Pineapple Cucumber Salad
  • Avocado Potato Salad
  • Arugula Beans Salad

Sups & Stews:

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

Main dishes:

• • Easy Asparagus Pesto Recipe – An Italian In My Kitchen
  • Baked Salmon with Peaches & Asparagus – The Cheerful Kitchen
  • Grilled Salmon Kabobs with Lemon Dill Marinade – Plating Pixels
  • Asparagus Risotto – Cooking My Dreams
  • Stuffed Peppers With Spinach And Ricotta – JZ Eats
  • Roasted Cauliflower Rice and Carrots – Simply Happy Foodie
  • Sheet Pan Salmon, Lentils, and Asparagus – My Kitchen Love

Side dishes:

• • Roasted Garlic Parmesan Potatoes
  • 5 Minute Blistered Tomatoes – Bites Of Wellness
  • Oven Roasted Asparagus – Savor With Jennifer
  • Crispy Baked Zucchini Fries – Oh So Foodie
  • Zucchini Fritters – Fabulous Habits 
  • Roasted Radishes Recipe – Finding Zest

FRUITS

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

Recipes to try in June:

Breakfast recipes:

• • Blackberry Chia Seed Jam
  • Mango Blueberry Smoothie
  • Blueberry Pancake Casserole
  • Strawberry Overnight Oats
  • Strawberry Chia Pudding
  • Easy Strawberry Chia Seed Jam

Desserts:

• • Raspberry Lemon Loaf Cake
  • Dark Chocolate Cherry Brownies
  • Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake
  • No Bake Peach Cheesecake Bites – Delightful Adventures
  • Blackberry Lemon Poppy Seed Crumble – Moon And Spoon
  • Watermelon Mint Salad – A Virtual Vegan

Snacks:

• • Lemon Turmeric Energy Balls
  • Lemon Coconut Balls
  • Blueberry Oatmeal Cookies
  • Rhubarb Simple Syrup – Crave The Good
  • Watermelon Popsicles – Sustainable Cooks
  • Instant Pot Strawberry Applesauce – Simply Happy Foodie