Market fresh Report - Week Ending Nov 23rd

Information courtesy of Sue Dodd, Sydney Markets

Papaya
Vibrant pink-fleshed papaya is rich in antioxidants, vitamin C and natural sweetness. Enjoy it chilled with a squeeze of lime for breakfast or team with mint, berries or passionfruit — for vibrant fruit salad
Berries
Berries are bursting with flavour and antioxidants this week! Pick up sweet strawberries, juicy blueberries, or tangy raspberries and blackberries. Enjoy them as-is, or scatter over breakfast bowls and desserts for a nutrient boost.
Cherries
It’s officially cherry time! Whether you prefer soft and juicy or firm and crisp, cherries are a seasonal treat bursting with antioxidants. Perfect for snacking, gifting or festive entertaining.
Beetroot
Beetroot is a powerhouse vegetable and terrific value. Roast, steam or grate raw into salads. Pair with goat’s cheese, walnuts and spinach for a vibrant salad full of flavour and colour.
Cucumber
The large Telegraph cucumbers are excellent value this week
Pumpkin
Jap pumpkin is a terrific buy. Its sweet flavour intensifies when roasted — try adding spices like paprika, cumin, rosemary or cinnamon for a delicious twist.
Apricots
Early apricots have a deliciously sweet–tart flavour and are ideal for poaching, baking, roasting or enjoying fresh. Ripen firm apricots in a paper bag to soften. Try grilled apricots with raspberries and yoghurt — simply divine
Mangoes
Nothing tastes more summery than fresh mangoes. Juicy, fragrant and naturally sweet, they’re perfect enjoyed on their own or transformed into fresh fruit salads, smoothie bowls or a zesty mango, chilli & coriander salsa to serve with BBQ seafood, chicken or pork. Choose from Kensington Pride, Calypso, R2E2 and Lady Jane varieties
Oranges
Australian grown Valencia oranges (our summer orange) are in season and a thrifty citrus buy
Broccolini
Broccolini and Asian greens — including bok choy, choy sum and gai lum — are thriving before summer heat sets in. Quick to cook and rich in nutrients, they’re ideal for fast mid-week meals.
Shallots
Green onions (shallots) are great value and add gentle onion flavour to salads, omelettes and dressings. Spring onions with the small bulb are also available
Iceberg lettuce
Crisp and refreshing Iceberg lettuce is a salad essential. Slice it into chunky wedges and serve with creamy dressing, crispy bacon, cherry tomatoes and chives for a delicious classic wedge salad.
Peaches
Juicy new-season peaches and nectarines freshly harvested from orchards in NSW, South Australia and Victoria are available at your local greengrocer. Choose from white or yellow flesh varieties, perfect for snacking, baking, grilling or slicing into salads.
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Melons
Melons are thriving as the days warm up. Select from rockmelons, honeydew and Piel de Sapo, and whole seedless watermelon. Serve chilled as a refreshing snack or plate up this tasty watermelon, rocket & haloumi salad for a light summery meal
Plums
New-season plums from the North Coast and Queensland are now appearing instore -early fruit may be slightly firmer, but sweetness will build as the season progresses.
Mushrooms
Fresh Australian mushrooms are in excellent supply and superb quality. Their rich umami flavour and versatility make them perfect for grilling, tossing through pasta, stuffing or adding to risotto
Asian greens
A bunch of Asian leafy greens will add freshness and crunch to any meal. Steam, stir-fry, or drizzle your bok choy, choy sum or gai lum with soy and sesame for an easy side dish.


Seasonal Recipes - Spring


Grilled chicken with broad bean, avocado and olive salad
This delicious spring recipe is a fresh, flavoursome meal you can look forward to eating in spring. The combination of olive, avocado, and broad beans is a knockout in flavour.

Mango, lime and toasted sesame filo cups
These are fun, yum and relatively low in energy. I tested them for the first time with a bunch of friends over for dinner and the general consensus was a big thumbs up. I also tested my blood sugar levels after eating them and they stayed well within a health range. ( note - everyone's blood glucose response is different ) The recipe makes 12 ( 2 per serve) I served them with the choice of coconut yoghurt or coconut ice-cream.

Crispy Skin Salmon Fillets with Bean Mash and Mango Salsa
When you use fresh herbs and seasonal produce there’s no need to bombard a dish with fat and salt for flavour. Unless of course it’s good fat. This is a recipe that is packed full of flavour and contains essential Omega 3 fats. It’s a beautiful dish to look at, it tastes delicious and it’s very easy to make.

Smoked trout with vegetable spaghetti
This, from the spring section of The Greengrocer’s Diet book, is a simple low-energy meal that is perfect for people trying to lose weight. Smoked trout is packed with flavour which you really need when serving a vegetable like this.

Leek and Celery soup with crunchy croutons
Simple, cheap, and tasty. The croutons turn it from being slightly boring unless it's served with something on the side. And they are especially good to make when the bread is turning a bit stale.

Japanese miso and tofu soup
This is one of my favourite soups to make. It's super-easy and you just feel like it's doing you good with each spoonful. To maintain the probiotic properties of the miso, bring it to a boil slowly and turn the heat off within 2 minutes of boiling

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