Summer Vegetables
Before we jump into the recipes, here are a few vegetables that are in season during the summer to inspire your cooking during these warmer months! Grab our full guide to summer vegetables here.
Avocado: You can usually find avocados year round, though they’re in peak season from April to June. Corn: The epitome of summer, corn on the cob! These hit their peak from June to September. Cucumber: Another common veggie you’ll usually find year round, though their season is from May to August. Eggplant: Look for these at your farmer’s market between July and October. Mushrooms: The sheer variety of mushrooms means many are seasonally at their peak in the winter, but a few grow in the summer! Look for porcinis and chanterelles. Pepper: Peppers grow like wildfire in the summer, especially from July to September. Tomatoes: Anyone with a garden tomato plant knows that tomatoes love summer! They’re in season from May to September. Zucchini: As with tomatoes, proud zucchini plant owners can expect plenty of summer squash between June and August.
