What’s in Season in January?

Fresh Bok Choy can be used to make delicious, healthy meals this season. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Living in Arizona means we have access to fresh produce all year round.  Our northern neighbors won’t see locally grown fresh vegetables until well into the spring and summer months, yet our farms are thriving right now and our Farmers’ Markets are open all year round, even in January.  For the best flavor and the best prices, you should aim to eat what is currently in season.  Here is a list of what is in season in January and some great ideas for using these locally grown ingredients to fill your plate with fabulous, fresh food.

Arugula

• Golden Beet and Pomegranate Salad 
• Arugula Corn Salad with Bacon

Beets

• Beets with Olive Oil, Garlic, and Parsley
• Golden Beet, Fennel, and Avocado Salad

Bok Choy

• Stir Fried Bok Choy with Ginger and Garlic
• Braised Baby Bok Choy

Broccoli

• Parmesan Roasted Broccoli
• Easy Lemon and Garlic Broccoli

Brussels Sprouts

• Glazed Carrots and Brussels Sprouts
• Brussels Sprouts Gratin

Cabbage

• Mexican Cole Slaw
• Albondigas Meatball Soup

Carrots

• Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
• Hearty Hamburger Stew

Celery Root

• Celery Root Remoulade
• Celery Root Puree

Clementines

• Clementine Cupcakes
• Fennel, Avocado and Clementine Salad with Arugula and Mint

Grapefruit

• Avocado and Grapefruit Salad
• Broiled Spiced Brown Sugar Grapefruit Halves

Green Onions/Scallions

• Asian Lettuce Wraps
• Meal-in-One Potatoes

Kohlrabi

• Sautéed Kale with Kohlrabi
• Kohlrabi Kalan

Leeks

• Penne with Swiss Chard and Leeks in Cream Sauce
• Carrot, Turnip, and Leek Sauté

Lemons

• Chicken Picatta
• Hickman’s Jalapeno Bacon and Egg Bake

Lettuce

• Goat Cheese Lettuce Wraps
• Green Salad

Oranges

• Oven Fried Sweet Potatoes
• Avocado Appetizers

Parsnips

• Roasted Parsnips
• Potato Cheese Soup

Radishes

• Join the Party Salad
• Braised Radishes

Rutabagas

• Mashed Rutabagas
• Hearty Turkey Soup with Parsley Dumplings

Spinach

• Lemon Spinach
• The Farmer’s Favorite Salad

Sweet Potatoes

• Orange Coated Yams
• Southern Sweet Potatoes

Tangerines

• Tangerine Jelly
• Spicy Tangerine Beef 

Turnips

• Lamb Stew
• Roasted Turnips

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• What’s in Season in December? (fillyourplate.org)
• What’s in Season in November? (fillyourplate.org)
• 4 Creative Uses for Thanksgiving Leftovers (fillyourplate.org)