Mangos, watermelon, tomatoes, eggplants– yummy foods we buy whenever they’re available in the supermarket, but just because it’s displayed doesn’t mean it’s in season. Due to this modern age, vegetables and fruits are constantly being imported from different states and countries to your local grocery store. Not only does this transportation of goods leave a giant carbon footprint, but it can also burn a hole through your wallet!
Here are a bunch of in-season winter produce that are great for the environment and cost-effective!
Northeast
Mushrooms
Parsnips
Recipes to try: How to cook the perfect Sunday roast
Midwest
Mushrooms
Recipes to try: Collegiette Eats: Sole With Mushroom Rice
Northwest
Beets
Cabbage
Carrots
Kale
Squash
Potato
Clementine
Recipes to try: Delicious (Vegan) Dinner Recipes I’ve Been Loving This Semester
Southwest
Avocado
Broccoli
Grapefruit
Strawberry
Spinach
Radish
Tangerine
Recipes to try: The Dish: Chocolate Covered Strawberry
South
Apples
Kale
Spinach
Grapefruit
Oranges
Lettuce
Recipes to try: Simple Ways to Eat More Kale
Have you made your next shopping list yet? I hope this list inspires you to support your local farmer’s market and eat more regionally available food in general!