November Fruits and Vegetables

I often tell people to eat more fruits and vegetables and to buy what is in season. That led me to wonder, what fruits and vegetables are in season in November? I did some research and here is the list:

Fruit

Apples

Bananas

Figs

Grapefruit

Quince

Tangerines

Vegetables

Artichokes

Bok choy

Winter squash

Brussels sprouts

Cabbage

Cauliflower

Kale

Parsnips

Turnips

Fruit is easy to consume, though please comment on the blog if you know what to do with a quince. Winter vegetables, on the other hand, sometimes intimidate people. Don’t overlook them though. Turnips and parsnips are chalked full of natural vitamin C and folate and they are low-fat and high in fiber. The recipe below has been a hit at my last two Thanksgivings where people told me they loved the vegetables even though they had no idea what they were eating. (That's what you get when you dine at the house of a dietitian!)

Better Living’s Roasted Root Vegetables

Peel and chop:

2 sweet potatoes

1 red onion

2 turnips

3 parsnips

1 cup baby carrots

Toss with 3-6 tablespoons canola or olive oil and spread in a single layer on baking sheets. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, fresh rosemary and thyme (use dried in a pinch). Bake at 400 degrees for 40-50 minutes until soft inside and crusty on the outside, stirring occasionally.

Sources:

http://localfoods.about.com/od/searchbyregion/a/MidwestSeasons.htm

http://chestofbooks.com/food/recipes/The-Myrtle-Reed-Cookbook/Fruits-In-Season.html