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What's in Season? 14 Fruits and Vegetables to Eat This Winter

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Winter, spring, summer, and fall each have their fruits and vegetables. Farmers' markets don't occur as frequently in the winter, but that doesn't mean that there isn't in-season produce. Many warmer climates' fruits and vegetables are ready for picking right as winter hits. We've got a list of fruits and vegetables that are fresh and plentiful in winter, plus recipes to go with them so that you can keep on cooking until spring arrives.

Fruits

Cranberry
We suggest: Apple Cranberry Walnut Lattice Pie with Magpie Dough for Flaky Piecrust

Kiwi
We suggest: Strawberry Kiwi Smoothie

Lemon
We suggest: Gluten-Free Lemon Pie

Lime
We suggest: Gluten-Free Chili Lime Shrimp Pasta Salad

Orange
We suggest: Asparagus Orange Salad

Pear
We suggest: Cinnamon Pear Oatmeal

Pomegranate
We suggest: Papaya Pomegranate Salad

Vegetables

Beets
We suggest: Roasted Cumin Beets

Brussels Sprouts
We suggest: Roasted Brussels Sprout Salad with Maple-Cayenne Dressing

Carrot
We suggest: Carrot Ginger Paleo Cake

Kale
We suggest: Vinegar and Sea Salt Kale Chips

Leek
We suggest: Creamy Leek and Broccoli Soup

Sweet Potato
We suggest: Sweet Potato Scramble

Winter Squash
We suggest: Savory Stuffed Winter Squash