Whether you're looking to simplify your weeknight dinners or impress guests with something new, these farmer's market recipes are your ticket to stress-free cooking. From hearty stews to vibrant salads and easy desserts, each dish celebrates the bounty of seasonal produce while ensuring you spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying delicious meals.
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Instant Pot Jollof
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This Instant Pot version of traditional Nigerian Jollof Rice, a hearty tomato-pepper stewed rice, brings the rich flavors of West Africa to your table. Great for making use of fresh market produce, it's a wholesome meal that's perfect for any night.
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Pesto Salad Dressing
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Love pumpkin spice lattes? This easy recipe lets you make them at home, customizable to your taste. Whether hot or iced, it captures the essence of Fall flavors using fresh spices from the market.
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Creamed Spinach
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Inspired by Tennessee's Spinach Maria, this creamed spinach recipe uses three types of cheese and is ready in just 30 minutes. It's a fantastic way to use fresh spinach from the market for a quick, cheesy side dish.
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Zucchini & Asparagus Frittata
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Learn to make a vegetable frittata using both stovetop and stovetop-to-oven methods. This hearty breakfast dish is super versatile and ready in just 30 minutes, making it an excellent option for utilizing fresh market vegetables.
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Easy Mango Salsa
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Easy homemade mango salsa requires only a few fresh ingredients. Chop, mix, and season to taste. Perfect for topping tacos, meats, or fish dishes, it's a vibrant use of market-fresh mangoes.
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Spinach Shakshuka (with Tomatillos)
![Overhead view of the skillet with spinach shakshuka.](https://parallelplates.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Green-Shakshuka-Horizontal-Final-Shot-1536x1024-1.jpg)
This spinach shakshuka, a modern take on the classic, features a base of hearty greens with perfectly poached eggs. Ready in 45 minutes, it's an excellent breakfast choice, making the most of fresh spinach from the market.
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Nigerian Spinach Stew
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Vegan efo riro is a Nigerian spinach stew with complex flavors. Using mushrooms instead of meat, this dish can be enjoyed with rice or alone, making it a great way to use fresh market spinach.
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Trenette al Pesto
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Originally from Liguria, Trenette al Pesto is a quick pasta with basil pesto, potatoes, and green beans. This comforting dish highlights fresh basil and vegetables from the market.
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The Best Mixed Berry Galette
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This summer berry galette needs just 15 minutes of prep time, making it a perfect and easy BBQ dessert. Use fresh berries from the market, and top with ice cream and mint for a refreshing treat.
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Heirloom Caprese Salad
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Authentic Caprese salad uses six simple, fresh ingredients and bursts with flavor. Ideal for summer, it utilizes garden tomatoes and fresh market produce for a refreshing salad.
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Instant Pot Spinach Artichoke Dip
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This Instant Pot Spinach Artichoke Dip is perfect for any holiday party or game day. It’s easily made vegan and is a great way to use fresh market spinach and artichokes.
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Grilled Asparagus
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Get ready for summer cookouts with this grilled asparagus recipe. With just five ingredients and 25 minutes, it's an easy way to jump into asparagus season using fresh market finds.
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Mango Avocado Salad
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This mango avocado salad with a lemony vinaigrette is perfect for summer cookouts. Coming together in just 15 minutes, it’s a fresh and vibrant way to use market mangoes and avocados.
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Spinach Avocado Salad
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Light and refreshing, this spinach and avocado summer salad with cherry tomatoes, radishes, and cotija cheese, finished with a lemony vinaigrette, is perfect for cookouts. It uses fresh produce from the market for a vibrant side dish.
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Avocado Deviled Eggs
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These avocado deviled eggs are a creamy, delicious variation of the classic recipe. They're a simple and fresh way to use market avocados for a tasty appetizer.
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Moroccan Shakshuka
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Moroccan poached eggs in a spicy tomato base with parsley, avocados, and crumbly cheese. Perfect for brunch, this dish makes great use of market tomatoes and herbs.
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Mango Lassi
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This mango-yogurt drink is an Indian staple for hot summers. Light and refreshing, it’s perfect when the temperature rises, and it makes great use of fresh market mangoes.
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Vegan Egg Rolls
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These vegan egg rolls are quick, easy, and perfect for a snack or appetizer. Crispy and flavorful, they’re ready in just 20 minutes and use fresh market vegetables.
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Turmeric Ginger Mango Smoothie
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This creamy, protein-packed smoothie with mango and turmeric is thanks to Greek yogurt and ground flax. Bursting with flavor, it’s an excellent way to use market-fresh mangoes for a nutritious drink.
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Chicken Breasts Stuffed With Spinach
![Chicken breasts stuffed with spinach and dates on a white plate.](https://parallelplates.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Chicken-Breasts-Stuffed-With-Spinach.jpg)
Looking for an interesting weeknight dinner? This meal of boneless, skinless chicken breasts with fresh spinach and dates creates perfectly moist chicken packed with flavor. It's a great way to use market-fresh ingredients for a wholesome dinner.
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