As if you needed another reason to visit your local farmers markets, August 7 – 13 is National Farmers Market Week. And what better week to celebrate your vegan diet! In addition to the bounty of fresh herbs, here’s what’s in season across the country and vegan recipes to put these fruits and veggies on your table.
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In season summer fruit
Try:
- Avocados in these Avocado Tomato Baguette Sandwiches
- Blackberries in a Vegan Blackberry Cheesecake
- Blueberries in this Red, White, and Blue Salad
- Cantaloupe in a Vanilla Flaxmilk Melon Smoothie
- Cherries in Rhubarb Cherry Syrup
- Grapes in a Summer Fruit Salad
- Mangoes in a Black Bean Mango Salad
- Nectarines in this Grilled Nectarine Recipe
- Peaches in this Jicama Peach Salad
- Plums in a Plum Wonderful Salad
- Strawberries in this Strawberry Spinach Salad
In season summer vegetables
Try:
- Corn in this Summer Succotash
- Eggplant in a Vegan Eggplant Parmesan
- Garlic in this Herbed Garlic Bread
- Green beans in a Four Bean Salad
- Okra in this Mardi Gras Gumbo
- Radicchio in this Grilled Radicchio Recipe
- Zucchini on a Grilled Veggie Pizza
More reasons to visit your local farmers market
Find a farmers market
If you’re new to the farmers market scene, check out the following two resources to find a farmers market or CSA near you:
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