This collection of recipes with seasonal vegetables of August is designed for those who love to eat well, respecting seasonality and choosing green and sustainable ingredients, without giving up practicality in the kitchen. In August, nature still offers us a great variety of fresh, tasty vegetables that are perfect for preparing healthy, light, and flavorful recipes.
August brings with it ripe and fragrant tomatoes, sweet and colorful peppers, tasty and tender zucchini, meaty eggplants, refreshing cucumbers, and green beans with a delicate flavor. All perfect ingredients for light yet complete summer dishes, ideal even for those looking for simple and quick dinner ideas.
The recipes are designed to enhance the simplicity of the combinations and the freshness of the vegetables, with practical cooking methods such as pan or oven cooking, never making them heavy. You will find balanced unique dishes and delightful side dishes that will make you appreciate the pleasure of a colorful and seasonal vegetable cuisine.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Cuisine: Healthy
- Seasonality: Summer
- 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
August’s Seasonal Vegetables
- 3.5 oz mix of vegetables (seasonal in August)
Recipes with August’s Seasonal Vegetables
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
What are the seasonal vegetables in August?
In August, nature offers us an extraordinary variety of summer vegetables, at the peak of their flavor and freshness. Among the most common we find basil, cucumbers, green beans, eggplants, new potatoes, peppers, tomatoes, arugula, celery and zucchini. Versatile ingredients rich in flavor, perfect for creating light, colorful, and nutritious dishes, ideal for coping with the heat and maintaining a healthy and balanced diet.
What can I cook quickly with August’s vegetables?
If you are short on time, you can opt for simple recipes like a mixed vegetable sauté, vegetarian stuffed zucchini, grilled eggplants or a tomato and/or cucumber salad. It takes only a few minutes to bring something good, fresh, and healthy to the table, perfect even if you’re cooking just for yourself.
Can complete dishes be prepared using only vegetables?
With a bit of creativity, you can get complete dishes using only vegetables. Adding grains like rice, farro or quinoa, or legumes like chickpeas and lentils, you can create balanced recipes rich in fiber, vegetable proteins, and flavor.
Can I cook these recipes even if I don’t have much experience in the kitchen?
The proposed recipes are easy to make, designed even for beginners or for those who want to prepare something good without complicating their life. You will need only a few ingredients to feel satisfied and eat healthily.
