These 29 Dinners Make the Most of Everything In Season

These dinners are all about making the most of what’s fresh and in season right now. Whether it’s the produce that’s peaking or just the fact that you want something that actually fits the mood of the moment, these meals have you covered. They’re easy to throw together, full of flavor, and perfect for shaking up your routine without overthinking it. If you’re looking for a way to cook that feels a little more in sync with what’s growing outside, you’re in the right spot.

An eggplant casserole in a baking dish, accompanied by a wooden spoon.

Eggplant Casserole. Photo credit: Urban Farmie.

Carrot Casserole

This carrot casserole comes together fast and bakes up with a golden topping and creamy base. It’s a smart way to use fresh carrots when they’re in season.
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Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Pasta

An overhead image of sun dried tomato pasta in a rectangular dish. — Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Pasta. Photo credit: Urban Farmie.

This one-pot sun-dried tomato pasta is creamy, rich, and ready in half an hour. It’s an easy way to work seasonal tomatoes into a weeknight dinner.
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Tuscan Cannellini Bean Soup

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This Tuscan bean soup is hearty, fast to make, and budget-friendly. It's a great way to use fresh greens or herbs when they’re in season.
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Cheesy Green Bean Casserole

This cheesy green bean casserole is ready in 30 minutes and comes with a crispy, golden top. It makes good use of peak-season green beans in a simple, familiar way.
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Fried Avocado Tacos

These fried avocado tacos are crunchy, creamy, and full of contrast in each bite. They’re a fun way to use up ripe avocados and fresh toppings.
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Black Bean Quinoa Burger

These black bean quinoa burgers are easy to prep and great for batch cooking. They work well when you’ve got seasonal produce to pile on top.
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Nigerian Jollof Rice

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This one-pot Nigerian jollof rice is layered with tomato and pepper flavor and done in 30 minutes. It’s a strong fit when tomatoes and bell peppers are at their best.
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Heirloom Caprese Salad

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This classic Caprese salad uses only a few ingredients but relies on really good, in-season tomatoes. It's fast, fresh, and easy to throw together.
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Instant Pot Corn Chowder

This Instant Pot corn chowder is creamy, cheesy, and ready in just 15 minutes. It’s a solid choice when corn is sweet and in season.
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Eggplant Casserole

This eggplant casserole layers cheese, herbs, and vegetables into a hearty, baked meal. It’s perfect for using up eggplant while it’s in season.
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Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad

An overhead image of Vegan Caesar Salad with Shaved Brussels Sprouts in wooden bowl. — Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad. Photo credit: Urban Farmie.

This vegan Caesar salad swaps romaine for shaved Brussels sprouts and adds crispy chickpeas. It’s a smart way to bring in seasonal greens without much prep.
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Mediterranean Black Bean Salad

This black bean salad comes together in 10 minutes with a quick lime dressing. It's great when you have fresh herbs or vegetables you want to use up.
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Pinto Bean Soup

This one-pot pinto bean soup is a hearty option that’s easy to make and easy to reheat. It's even better when you add fresh, seasonal veggies to the mix.
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Beans and Cornbread

This Southern-style comfort food is hearty and easy to throw together with pantry basics. It’s perfect for cold days, especially when you want to use seasonal roots or greens.
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One Pot Lemon Ricotta Pasta

This lemon ricotta pasta is ready in 15 minutes and feels light but filling. It’s great for any time you’ve got fresh herbs or citrus to use up.
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Tofu Lettuce Wraps

These tofu lettuce wraps are fast, crisp, and great for a lighter lunch. They’re a good fit for using crunchy vegetables while they’re in season.
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Sweet Potato Black Bean Tacos

These sweet potato and black bean tacos are quick and balanced with a creamy lime topping. They come together fast and make good use of seasonal sweet potatoes.
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Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup

This slow cooker black bean soup is rich and simple, made with ingredients you probably already have. It’s even better when you toss in fresh veggies from the season.
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Corn Casserole without Jiffy Mix

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This corn casserole skips the box mix and bakes into something golden and hearty. It’s a great way to make the most of sweet, in-season corn.
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Pasta alla Norma

Pasta alla Norma comes together in 30 minutes with eggplant, tomatoes, and herbs. It’s a smart pick when those veggies are in season and you want something easy.
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Broccoli Pesto Pasta

This broccoli pesto pasta is ready in 30 minutes and layered with roasted vegetables and lemon zest. It's an easy dinner that highlights broccoli when it’s fresh.
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Easy, Creamy White Bean Chili

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This vegan white bean chili comes together quickly with pantry basics and fresh add-ins. It’s a good go-to when you want something hearty but still seasonal.
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Zucchini Soup

This zucchini soup is smooth, quick, and ready in under 30 minutes. It’s great for days when fresh zucchini is everywhere and you want something easy.
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Rigatoni Arrabbiata

This rigatoni arrabbiata is a spicy, tomato-based pasta that’s ready in 30 minutes. It’s an easy dinner when you’ve got fresh tomatoes to use up.
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Instant Pot Tomato Soup

This Instant Pot tomato soup is fast, flexible, and works with fresh or canned tomatoes. It’s especially good when tomatoes are in season and you want something cozy.
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Vegan Caesar Salad

This vegan Caesar salad uses crisp lettuce, a creamy dressing, and crunchy toppings. It’s ready in 15 minutes and a solid way to use seasonal greens.
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Mexican Corn Salad

This Mexican corn salad is fast and easy to prep ahead of time. It’s the kind of side that works well when corn is fresh and in season.
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Chicken Sausage and Veggies Sheet Pan

Chicken sausage and veggies on a sheet pan. — Chicken Sausage and Veggies Sheet Pan. Photo credit: At the Immigrant's Table.

Sheet pan sausage and veggies roast together in under 30 minutes with olive oil and herbs. It’s a great way to make use of zucchini and peppers when they’re fresh.
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Zucchini Casserole with Ground Beef

Keto Zucchini with Ground Beef in a casserole dish with a spoon. — Zucchini Casserole with Ground Beef. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

This cheesy ground beef and zucchini casserole is easy to prep and bakes in one dish. It works well when zucchini is in season and you want something hearty.
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