You’ll Want to Make These 21 Meals with Farmers Market Finds

Meals like these are exactly why it’s worth grabbing a few extra things at the farmers market. When the ingredients are fresh and full of flavor, you don’t need a complicated plan—you just need a few solid ideas. These recipes are built around what’s in season and what actually sounds good right now. They’re the kind of meals you’ll want to keep making all summer long.

An overhead image of Mexican street corn salad in a bowl with two slices of lime resting on the side.

Mexican Street Corn Salad. Photo credit: Urban Farmie.

Squash and Zucchini Casserole

Close up of zucchini and summer squash casserole in glass dish. — Squash and Zucchini Casserole. Photo credit: Urban Farmie.

This squash and zucchini casserole comes together in 30 minutes and doesn’t ask for much. It’s a strong example of how market produce can carry a full meal.
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Mango Avocado Salad

An overhead image of avocado salad in a serving bowl. — Mango Avocado Salad. Photo credit: Urban Farmie.

Mango and avocado get tossed with a citrus vinaigrette in just 15 minutes. It’s a great way to use ripe fruit when it’s showing up everywhere at the market.
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Corn in a Cup

Sweet corn mixes with mayo, cheese, and seasoning to make a quick side or snack. It’s the kind of recipe that makes summer corn worth grabbing every time.
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Mexican Street Corn Salad

Charred corn with creamy dressing takes just minutes to throw together. It shows how a simple side can still make the most of a seasonal staple.
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Tomato Basil Bisque

Tomato basil bisque uses fresh tomatoes and parmesan for a quick, cozy soup. It’s a solid way to use up market tomatoes as the weather starts to shift.
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Stir Fry Green Beans with Coconut

A top-down view of stir-fried green beans with coconut on a white plate, accompanied by a white napkin and fork. — Stir Fry Green Beans with Coconut. Photo credit: Urban Farmie.

Green beans get stir-fried with coconut and spices and come together in 30 minutes. It’s an easy way to turn your weekly haul into something with real flavor.
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Slow Cooker Cabbage

This slow cooker cabbage dish is low-effort and turns out rich and tender. It’s a practical way to get more out of a big market cabbage during the week.
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Ethiopian Cabbage

Ethiopian cabbage stew cooks in one pot with pantry spices and market vegetables. It’s a great change-up if you’ve been bringing home cabbage on repeat.
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Green Bean Casserole with Cream Cheese

Green bean casserole with cream cheese is quick and works with fresh or canned beans. It’s a flexible side that fits into weeknight or holiday plans.
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Grilled Asparagus

Grilled asparagus takes 25 minutes and just a few pantry items. It’s one of the easiest ways to enjoy this short-season vegetable at its best.
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Slow Cooker Green Bean Casserole

Slow cooker green bean casserole comes together with only 10 minutes of prep. It’s a hands-off option that still uses what you picked up at the market.
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Cheesy Green Bean Casserole

This cheesy green bean casserole is finished in 30 minutes and topped for crunch. It proves that even familiar dishes benefit from using what’s fresh.
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Easy One Pot Cabbage Soup

An overhead image of two cabbage soups in a white serving bowl. — Easy One Pot Cabbage Soup. Photo credit: Urban Farmie.

Vegan cabbage soup cooks in one pot and is packed with vegetables. It’s a smart batch-cook choice when your market trip leaves you with more than planned.
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Cheesy Zucchini Casserole

A casserole dish with zucchini and cheese on it. — Cheesy Zucchini Casserole. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Zucchini casserole bakes with cheese and creamy sauce for a filling no-meat option. It’s the kind of recipe people ask you to bring again after a cookout.
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Heirloom Caprese Salad

An overhead photo of caprese salad served in a white bowl. — Heirloom Caprese Salad. Photo credit: Urban Farmie.

Caprese salad takes just six ingredients but still hits with peak flavor. It’s one of the fastest ways to use fresh tomatoes and basil when they’re everywhere.
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Spinach Avocado Salad

Spinach, avocado, tomatoes, and radishes get a lift from a lemon vinaigrette. It’s a light, sharp salad that fits right into a summer mix of meals.
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Eggplant Casserole

Eggplant, herbs, and cheese bake into a layered dish that’s hearty but easy. It’s the kind of thing that lets one fresh vegetable take the lead.
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Green Beans and Potatoes

An image of green beans in a serving bowl with a spoon resting on it. — Green Beans and Potatoes. Photo credit: Urban Farmie.

Green beans and potatoes cook down simply and don’t need anything fancy. It’s proof that even the basics from the market can still work as dinner.
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Bay Scallop Baby Kale Corn Salad

Bay scallops and corn top baby kale with cherry Dijon dressing and granola. It’s a good pick for when summer fades into fall but market greens still shine.
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Zucchini Soup

This zucchini soup is simple, quick, and built around what’s already in season. It’s a go-to when you’ve got extra squash and little time to cook.
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Air Fryer Green Bean Casserole

A white dish with green bean casserole in it. — Air Fryer Green Bean Casserole. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Cheesy green bean casserole in the air fryer cooks fast and comes out crisp. It’s a low-effort side that still feels right for sharing.
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