Recipes with December’s seasonal vegetables bring the rich and warm flavors of winter to the table, perfect for main and side dishes, but also for quick and easy preparations, both baked and pan-fried. Cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, and savoy cabbage are ideal for soups and sides, while radicchio, Jerusalem artichokes, and fennel add refined notes. Choosing fresh, seasonal ingredients means eating better, respecting nature’s rhythms, and turning every recipe into a small journey through the flavors of winter.
COOKING in the month
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Cuisine: Healthy
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter
- Energy 72.00 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 13.47 (g) of which sugars 0.00 (g)
- Proteins 3.33 (g)
- Fat 0.52 (g) of which saturated 0.10 (g)of which unsaturated 0.27 (g)
- Fibers 4.00 (g)
- Sodium 47.00 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 100 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Recipes with December’s Seasonal Vegetables
- 3.5 oz vegetable mix (seasonal in December)
Recipes with December’s Seasonal Vegetables
(vegetarian or vegan)
STUFFINGS for the gastronomic panettone
(vegan, vegetarian, with fish or cold cuts)
How to store December vegetables?
Raw they can last up to a week in the fridge in breathable bags or wrapped in a damp cloth; cooked they last a maximum of 3 days in the fridge in an airtight container.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
What are the seasonal vegetables in December?
In December you can find beets, broccoli, artichokes, cabbages, fennel, leeks, radicchio, turnips, spinach, Jerusalem artichokes, and pumpkin. They are ideal for soups, side dishes, and hot dishes.
How to cook December vegetables simply?
They can be sautéed in a pan, baked, boiled, or used for soups and risottos. Quick cooking preserves flavor and nutrients.
What dishes can be made with December vegetables?
First courses, risottos, soups, vegetarian or meat main courses, au gratin sides, and savory pies.
