The end of summer means it’s time to enjoy fresh fruit, juicy tomatoes and crisp veggies like bell peppers and okra to the fullest. Below, you’ll find farmers market-inspired recipes that take advantage of peak seasonal summer produce. Whether you’re picking up stone fruit for a smoothie or a hydrating zucchini for zoodle pasta, you’ll want to try these 11 dishes before the days get cool.
1. TOMATO-MOZZARELLA LUNCH BRUSCHETTA | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 323; Total Fat: 15g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 7g; Cholesterol: 12mg; Sodium: 173mg; Carbohydrate: 39g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 11g; Protein: 10g
2. PEACHES ‘N CREAM SMOOTHIE | LOVE & ZEST
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 186; Total Fat: 3g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 9mg; Sodium: 460mg; Carbohydrate: 25g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 19g; Protein: 17g
3. RHUBARB AND PINEAPPLE SALSA | LENTINE ALEXIS
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 74; Total Fat: 2g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 196mg; Carbohydrate: 13g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Sugar: 10g; Protein: 1g
4. GRILLED KALE SALAD WITH LEMON DRESSING | THE HEALTHY MAVEN
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 248; Total Fat: 19g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 10g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 93mg; Carbohydrate: 19g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 11g; Protein: 5g
5. BREAKFAST STUFFED BELL PEPPERS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 186; Total Fat: 13g; Saturated Fat: 5g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 288mg; Sodium: 432mg; Carbohydrate: 7g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 4g; Protein: 16g
6. CHAI SPICE SMOOTHIE BOWL WITH MANGO AND KIWI | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 257; Total Fat: 5g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 5mg; Sodium: 31mg; Carbohydrate: 44g; Dietary Fiber: 7g; Sugar: 25g; Protein: 12g
7. LEEK, BROCCOLI AND MUSHROOM FRITTATA | EAT SPIN RUN REPEAT
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 185; Total Fat: 11g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 423mg; Sodium: 181mg; Carbohydrate: 8g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 3g; Protein 15g
8. RHUBARB LEMONADE | LENTINE ALEXIS
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 113; Total Fat: 0g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 5mg; Carbohydrate: 30g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 26g; Protein: 1g
9. WATERMELON, GRAPEFRUIT AND BLACKBERRY SALAD | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 225; Total Fat: 10g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 7g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 295mg; Carbohydrate: 35g; Dietary Fiber: 6g; Sugar: 22g; Protein: 3g
10. OVEN-FRIED OKRA | LOVE & ZEST
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 84; Total Fat: 2g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 46mg; Sodium: 72mg; Carbohydrate: 14g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 1g; Protein: 5g
11. ZUCCHINI NOODLE SPAGHETTI SALAD | EATING BIRD FOOD
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 96; Total Fat: 7g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 5g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 92mg; Carbohydrate: 6g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 2g; Protein: 2g
Originally published August 2018, updated August 2022
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