Got a big farmer's market haul and not sure what to do with it? These recipes are here to help. They’re all great for turning fresh, seasonal produce into simple, flavorful meals without a ton of time or effort. Whether you're cooking dinner for the family or whipping up something quick for yourself, these ideas are perfect for making the most of your market finds.
Avocado Deviled Eggs
These avocado-deviled eggs are a smooth, creamy variation of the classic recipe, making them a great choice for a quick appetizer. They're an easy way to incorporate your farmer's market avocado haul into a flavorful snack.
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Spinach Shakshuka (with Tomatillos)
This spinach shakshuka uses hearty greens and perfectly poached eggs to create a balanced breakfast. With fresh spinach from your farmer's market haul, it’s a satisfying morning meal ready in just 45 minutes.
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Easy Mango Salsa
Easy homemade mango salsa comes together with just a few fresh ingredients, making it a vibrant topping for tacos, meats, or fish. Perfect for making use of your farmer’s market mango haul, this salsa is packed with flavor.
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Creamed Spinach
Featuring three types of cheese, this take on Spinach Maria is a quick, cheesy side dish. Ready in 30 minutes, it’s a great way to use your fresh farmer’s market spinach haul for a comforting addition to dinner.
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Vegan Egg Rolls
These vegan egg rolls are crispy and flavorful, ready in just 20 minutes for a quick snack or appetizer. They’re a simple way to use your fresh farmer's market haul of vegetables and enjoy a fast, tasty dish.
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Instant Pot Jollof
This Instant Pot Nigerian Jollof Rice is rich and hearty, with tomato and pepper stewed rice that brings the bold flavors of West Africa to your table. Fresh farmer’s market produce makes this a wholesome and flavorful meal for any night of the week.
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Heirloom Caprese Salad
Caprese salad is a summer staple, made with just six ingredients and featuring market-fresh tomatoes and herbs. It’s a refreshing way to use your farmer's market haul and makes for a simple, flavorful salad.
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Mango Avocado Salad
This mango and avocado salad, with a lemony vinaigrette, is a perfect summer side for cookouts. It comes together in just 15 minutes, showcasing the fresh produce from your farmer’s market haul in a light, vibrant dish.
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The Best Mixed Berry Galette
With only 15 minutes of prep time, this summer berry galette is an easy dessert for BBQs. Using fresh berries from your farmer’s market haul, it’s a sweet treat that pairs beautifully with ice cream and mint.
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Zucchini & Asparagus Frittata
A vegetable frittata is a versatile and hearty breakfast dish, ready in just 30 minutes. It’s the perfect way to use up your farmer’s market vegetable haul and can be made on the stovetop or oven-baked.
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Moroccan Shakshuka
Moroccan poached eggs are cooked in a spicy tomato base and paired with market-fresh avocados, tomatoes, and herbs. This brunch dish makes the most of your farmer’s market haul and is packed with bold flavors.
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Trenette al Pesto
Trenette al Pesto is a quick pasta dish that highlights fresh basil, green beans, and potatoes from your farmer’s market haul. This traditional Ligurian recipe is perfect for a simple, comforting meal.
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Spinach Avocado Salad
This spinach and avocado summer salad is finished with a lemony vinaigrette and topped with cherry tomatoes, radishes, and cotija cheese. It’s a fresh, vibrant way to use your farmer’s market haul for a light and flavorful side dish.
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Mango Lassi
This mango-yogurt drink is a refreshing option for hot summer days, making the most of ripe mangoes from your farmer's market haul. It’s light, easy to prepare, and perfect for cooling off when the temperature rises.
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Grilled Asparagus
Grilled asparagus is a simple way to make the most of your fresh farmer’s market haul. With just five ingredients and ready in 25 minutes, this dish is a great way to jump into asparagus season.
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Nigerian Spinach Stew
Vegan efo riro is a Nigerian spinach stew that’s packed with rich flavors and uses mushrooms instead of meat. Fresh spinach from your farmer’s market haul makes this dish a wholesome option to serve with rice or enjoy on its own.
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Radish Greens Pesto
This radish greens pesto is a bright, peppery way to use leftover radish tops from your farmer's market haul. Dairy-free and easy to prepare, it’s a nutrient-dense sauce that brings fresh flavor to your meals.
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Cream of Asparagus Soup
This rich cream of asparagus soup highlights the best of your farmer’s market haul with its creamy texture and bold asparagus flavor. It’s a comforting spring dish that’s easy to prepare and perfect for cool evenings.
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Yellow Plum Crumble Bars
Yellow Plum Crumble Bars are a great summer dessert, featuring a shortbread-like base and fresh plums from your farmer’s market haul. They’re simple to make and pair well with a scoop of ice cream.
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Montreal Spring Fiddlehead Salad with Dill-Lemon Balm Kefir Dressing
This spring fiddlehead salad includes fresh market finds like fiddleheads, asparagus, and radishes, along with wild mushrooms and herbs. It’s a seasonal feast that showcases the unique produce from your farmer's market haul.
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Chicken Breasts Stuffed With Spinach
Moist boneless chicken breasts with fresh spinach and dates create a flavorful, wholesome meal. It’s an easy dinner option that makes good use of your farmer’s market spinach haul for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Pizza Zucchini Boats
Zucchini pizza boats are a lighter alternative to traditional pizza, using fresh zucchini as the base. Ready in just 30 minutes, they’re a great way to use your farmer’s market zucchini haul for a quick and easy dinner.
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Turmeric Ginger Mango Smoothie
This mango-turmeric smoothie is packed with nutrients from Greek yogurt and ground flax, and it’s an easy way to use fresh mangoes from your farmer’s market haul. It’s a refreshing, protein-rich drink perfect for any time of day.
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Smoked Tomatoes
Smoked tomatoes add a rich, bold flavor to burgers, sandwiches, or even a charcuterie plate. Using your fresh farmer’s market haul of tomatoes, you can smoke a batch and enjoy them in a variety of ways.
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Heirloom Italian Burrata Caprese Salad
This heirloom Italian burrata caprese salad uses fresh heirloom tomatoes from your farmer’s market haul and pairs them with creamy burrata cheese. It’s an impressive yet simple side or appetizer that’s perfect for summer.
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Roasted Buttercup Squash
Roasted buttercup squash caramelizes beautifully in the oven when cooked with maple syrup, bringing out its natural sweetness. It’s a simple way to make the most of your farmer’s market squash haul for a flavorful side dish.
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