What’s in Season: October Produce Guide

What’s in Season: October Produce Guide. Here’s a list of what you should cook this October based on what produce is in season for fresh, delicious and healthy recipes!

Happy October friends, and I can officially say HAPPY FALL! Without a doubt, one of my favourite seasons for all the yummy flavours, cozy meals and pumpkin spice everything!!

Curious as to what produce is in season in October? Here’s your October Produce Guide.

 APPLES

Pictured: Apple Candied Walnuts and Blue Cheese Salad with Honey-Apple Dressing

My Favourite Apple Recipes:

• Apple. Gouda and Caramelised Onions Quesadillas
• Caramelised Onions, Apples and Goat Cheese Pizza
• Flourless Apple Pie Pancakes (total fave)
• No Bake Caramel Apple Tartlets (Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy Free) by Beaming Baker

More Apple Recipes  >>

BROCCOLI

Pictured: Asian Tofu Stir Fry with Honey Sriracha Sauce

My Favourite Broccoli Recipes:

• Asian Tofu Stir Fry with Honey Sriracha Sauce 
• 3-Cheese Mac & Cheese Broccoli Cups
• Roasted Tamari Broccoli Buddha Bowl with Soba, BBQ Red Lentils and Parsley Tahini Sauce by Will Frolic For Food

More Broccoli Recipes >>

CABBAGE

Pictured: Fresh Spring Rolls with Peanut Ginger Sauce

I love how bright and beautiful cabbage is. I’ve used it raw for a crunch factor, and I’ve also sautéed it down in coconut milk.

My Favourite Cabbage Recipes:

• Fresh Spring Rolls with Peanut Ginger Sauce 
• Kale Cabbage Slaw
• Nourish Buddha Bowl with Harissa Tahini Dressing
• Blackberry and Caraway Salad by Anna Banana

More Cabbage Recipes >>

CARROTS

Pictured: Maple Garlic Roasted Carrots

My Favourite Carrot Recipes:

• Maple Garlic Roasted Carrots
• Baked Carrot Fries with Harissa Tahini Dip
• Ginger Orange Braised and Glazed Carrots by Flavor the Moments

More Carrot Recipes >>

CAULIFLOWER

Pictured: Sticky Sesame Cauliflower Wings

My obsession with cauliflower is no secret. It can be transformed in SO many ways and is coming back into season!

My Favourite Cauliflower Recipes:

• Sticky Sesame Cauliflower Wings
• Crispy Cauliflower Tacos with Chipotle Crema
• Za’atar Roasted Cauliflower Steaks
• Cauliflower Alfredo Zoodles with Asparagus and Spring Vegetables by Life Made Sweeter

More Cauliflower Recipes >>

EGGPLANTS

Pictured: Cheesy Quinoa Stuffed Eggplants

I usually go through 4 eggplants every WEEK. Everything from mini veggie pizzas, amazing toppings for vegan pizzas, stuffed eggplants and baba ghanoush are constantly churning out of my kitchen. Eggplants are so easy to manipulate and are such delicious veggies. You can get SO much variety out of them and shouldn’t be intimidated by them.

My Favourite Eggplant Recipes:

• Almond Crusted Baked Eggplant
• Balsamic Grilled Vegetables
• Baba Ghanoush
• Eggplant Parmesan Pasta Skillet by Cook Nourish Bliss

More Eggplant Recipes >>

GREENS BEANS

Pictured: Garlic Parmesan Sesame Stir-Fry Green Beans

My Favourite Green Beans Recipes:

• Garlic Parmesan Sesame Stir-Fry Green Beans
• Burmese Green Bean Salad by The Pepper Cook

(HERBS, SPINACH, KALE, AND MORE)

Pictured: Apple Candied Walnuts and Blue Cheese Salad with Honey Apple Dressing

My Favourite Greens Recipes:

• Creamy Cashew Pea Pesto
• Kale and Pistachio Pesto
• Mediterranean Quinoa Salad Bowl
• Farro Kale and Olive Salad by Vanilla and Bean

I try to keep a bag of fresh greens in my fridge at all times for spur of the moment salads, pestos, and anything else. I always use fresh herbs and you will absolutely taste the difference from dried herbs. I’m thinking of growing my own herb garden next. My new favourite herb is definitely rosemary! I’ve been using it in EVERYTHING.

PUMPKINS

Pictured: Vegan Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread

My Favourite Pumpkin Recipes:

• Vegan Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread
• Skinny Vegan Pumpkin French Toast
• Vegan Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
• Slow Cooker Pumpkin Butter by Pumpkin ‘n Spice

More Pumpkin Recipes >>

RADISHES

Pictured: Quick Pickled Radishes

HOW am I just getting into Radishes? Not only are they so undeniably pretty, their crunch and spice factor reminds me a lot of kohlrabi which I fell in love with two years ago. Be sure to try out all different varieties of radishes including easter egg radishes (pictured above), daikon radishes and any other kinds that you can find!

My Favourite Radish Recipes:

• Quick Pickled Radishes

More Radishes Recipes >>

SQUASH

Pictured: Vegan Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese with Crispy Sage

Squash is where it’s at. Definitely one of my favourite recipes ever above!

My Favourite Squash Recipes:

• Vegan Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese with Crispy Sage
• Vegan Butternut Squash and Apple Soup
• Butternut Squash and Kale Lasagna by Vanilla and Bean

More Squash Recipes >>

TOMATOES

Pictured: One Skillet Shakshuka

I would say tomatoes are my summer/fall staple, but they are definitely one of my LIFE staples. I put tomatoes in and on every. single. thing. Whether’s its using cherry tomatoes, tomato sauce or making my own marinara sauce, tomatoes are so great to use this month because they go with everything! If you aren’t a fan of tomatoes, try using it seasoned instead of raw. It may change your perspective!

My Favourite Tomato Recipes:

• One Skillet Shakshuka ** – super fav recipe
• Roasted Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons
• Pesto Zucchini Noodles with Burst Cherry Tomatoes 
• Coconut Chickpea Curry
• Burst Tomato Cauliflower Rice Caprese Salad by Whole and Heavenly Oven

More Tomato Recipes >>

If you try any of these recipes from this October Produce Guide, please let me know in the comment section below, or tag me on instagram with the hashtag #jessicainthekitchen. What do you plan to make this month?

P.S. I’ve completely redone my Pinterest boards to be ingredient specific so you can find more great seasonal October produce. Head over to check it out!