Eating fruits and vegetables doesn't have to be a difficult task that you feel you need to do in order to be healthier. It should be a simple and tasty experience!
So, to savor the best that Mother Nature has to offer us during the winter, I offer you my top 10 comforting and tasty recipes featuring the fruits and vegetables available in Quebec during winter.
Enjoy!
Seasonal vegetables available during winter in Quebec
Root vegetables, squash and vegetables from the cabbage family are among the common vegetables found in winter. The recipes below showcase these products. There is something for every occasion: in sauces, in soups, in salads, grilled, and even in pies.
In a stew:
1. Winter Vegetables and Hazelnut Stew
A heartwarming stwe that will appeal to the whole family. Double or triple the recipe so you can store some lunches in your freezer.
In soup:
2. Winter Vegetable Minestrone
This accompaniment will add warmth to any meal during the cold weather.
In salad:
3. Beet, Pomegranate and Red Cabbage Salad
A beet salad with fresh pomegranate? How has this reinvented meal not become a classic yet? Perfect for valentine's day.
Grilled:
Simplicity sometimes wins over complexity and this is the case with grilled vegetables! This cooking method, by concentrating the flavors, brings out the natural and delicious taste of the vegetables. By adding seasonings that pair well, the result is even tastier.
4. Winter Vegetables with Sesame and Rosemary
5. Helene’s Roasted Cauliflower
6. Roasted Squash and Brussels Sprouts with Almonds and Parmesan
In a meat pie:
Meat pie is synonymous with festivity and the joy of sharing! Here, I suggest a vegetarian version. Let your loved ones discover it, they will be dazzled by it.
7. Vegetarian Savoury Pie
Winter fruits available in Quebec
Apples and pears harvested in the fall, citrus fruits imported from warm countries, as well as dried fruits are among the popular fruits of the winter season. Here are three sweet recipes highlighting these ingredients. In fact, these are the perfect desserts to really impress your guests!
8. Oven-Baked Apples
9. Clementine and Gingerbread Cookie Trifle
10. Winter Fruit Salad and Panettone
