Regardless of when you plan, on the first Monday of every month I’ll be sharing what’s in season as well as a few recipes to help get you inspired to add a Meatless Monday into your life every week!
One thing that I always recommend is to have vegetarian meals at least once a week to make sure you’re getting in loads of antioxidants and fibre to keep you regular!
Depending on your Meal Planning Personality you’ll plan your meals at different times – either a month or a week in advance or on the day. (Click to take the Quiz to Uncover your Meal Planning Personality).
What’s in season
During December (in the southern hemisphere) the focus is on:
Fruit: Apricots, Bananas, Blackberries, Blueberries, Carambola/starfruit, Cherries, Grapes, Honeydew melons, Lemons, Lychees, Mangoes, Nectarines, Peaches, Passionfruit, Pineapples, Rockmelon/cantaloupe, Rambutan, Raspberries, Red papaya, Strawberries, Valencia oranges, Watermelon, Yellow papaw.
Vegetables: Asparagus, Capsicum, Celery, Cucumber, Eggplants, Green beans, Hass avocados, Lettuce, Peas, Radish, Snow peas, Spring onions/green shallots, Sugar snap peas, Sweet corn, Zucchini.
Meatless Monday Recipes
This month’s instalment of Meatless Monday Recipes include:
Greek vegetable kebabs
Lovely charred veggies with haloumi cheese
Picture Source and Recipe here: http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/vegetables-recipes/greek-vegetable-kebabs
Mango, avocado and macadamia salad
Perfect balance of fresh and tasty seasonal flavours!
Picture Source and Recipe here: http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/27306/mango+avocado+macadamia+salad
Chargrilled vegetable couscous with hummus
This recipe suggests BBQing the vegetables, but you could easily roast them in the oven if that is more convenient!
Picture Source and Recipe here: http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/34686/chargrilled+vegetable+couscous+with+hummus?ref=collections,easy-vegetarian
Eggplant burgers with sweet potato wedges
Make these gluten free by not using the bun – put the first layer as eggplant and drizzle pesto on top of that first layer.
Picture Source and Recipe here: http://www.healthyfoodguide.com.au/recipes/2011/december/eggplant-burgers-with-sweet-potato-wedges
Lovely Falafel
If you can tolerate legumes these might be a great christmas party snack!
Picture Source and Recipe here: http://flannerys.com.au/recipe/lovely-falafel/
Now, I would love to hear from you! In the comments below, tell me what your favourite Meatless Meal is and share a link to the recipe. I would love to feature it in an upcoming collection!
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PS What’s in Season Source: this post from Taste.com.au for What’s in Season.
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