What's In Season - November
It’s finally here — fall has arrived in Houston! We’ve been patiently waiting, and it feels so good. Here's what's in season this month.
It’s finally here — fall has arrived in Houston! We’ve been patiently waiting, and it feels so good. The oven at my house is really doing most of the work, roasting root vegetables to bring out their rich, caramelized flavors. Simple sheet pan dinners are saving the day, and cozy stews and soups are simmering away in the slow cooker — all featuring the best of fall produce.
We’re also gearing up for the “Big Show” — Thanksgiving! I’m hosting this year, so stay tuned for Mediterranean-inspired side dishes that check all the boxes: delicious, nutritious, and easy to prepare.
November is also National Diabetes Month, and all month long, we’re sharing ways to prevent and manage prediabetes and diabetes through the Mediterranean Diet — because flavor and health always go hand in hand.
It is the peak time for root vegetables, like sweet potatoes, carrots, parsnips, pumpkin, Brussels sprouts, and all those amazing squashes. We are still enjoying apples in our recipes and adding pears and cranberries for extra seasonal flavor.
Here’s what’s in season this month:
Fall Kale & Apple Harvest Salad with Homemade Vinaigrette
This salad is full of fall flavor! In addition to tons of flavor, this salad is packed with health-benefiting nutrients. Kale, cabbage, and Brussels sprouts are all cruciferous vegetables, a family of vegetables that has cancer-fighting properties. The pecans provide satiating healthy fats and vitamin E, a potent antioxidant.
Warm Fall Lentil Salad with Butternut Squash & Goat Cheese
Lentils are a great source of plant-based protein and fiber. One cup of butternut squash has 297% of your daily needs of Vitamin A as well as 48% of your daily needs of Vitamin C.
Moroccan Chicken & Cauliflower Couscous Bowls
By using cauliflower couscous instead of traditional couscous, we vary the nutrients provided by these bowls and reduce the total calories of the dish. Cauliflower is a member of the cruciferous vegetable family. Cruciferous vegetables provide so many health benefits thanks to their abundant phytonutrient content. Phytonutrients reduce inflammation within the body and help prevent chronic diseases like cancer and heart disease.
Happy Cooking!
Pam and the Team