October has to be one of the best months for seasonal produce - in particular the vegetables. From pumpkins and squash to celery and kale, there are so many delicious veggies to enjoy this month. My guide to seasonal vegetables in October will help you to know exactly what's in season this month.
What vegetables are in season in October?
The following vegetables are in season in October in the United Kingdom*.
I have included links to some of my vegan recipes made using these seasonal vegetables. Some of these appear on my other website, Sneaky Veg.
- Aubergine
Aubergine and chickpea curry
Aubergine dhal
Baba ganoush (aubergine dip) - Beetroot
Beetroot burger
Sweet potato and beetroot curry
Rainbow oven roasted root vegetables
Beetroot soup
Beetroot pesto - Broccoli
Broccoli pesto pasta
Gnocchi with broccoli and sausages
Roasted broccoli
Leek, chickpea and broccoli stalk soup - Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts salad
Butternut squash and Brussels sprouts traybake
Garlic roasted sprouts
How to prepare Brussels sprouts
Roasted balsamic Brussels sprouts
Roasted Brussels sprouts and Jerusalem artichokes
Brussels sprouts curry - Butternut squash
Butternut squash and kale risotto
Butternut squash pancakes
Crinkle cut butternut chips
Roasted butternut squash sauce
Butternut squash (or pumpkin) chili
Spiced butternut squash
Squash and sweetcorn chowder
Thai butternut squash curry
Vegan mac and cheese - Cauliflower
Buckwheat, cauliflower and chickpea salad
Cashew and cauliflower alfredo sauce
Cauliflower bulgur pilaf
Freekeh salad with cauliflower, leeks and butterbeans
Harissa whole-roasted cauliflower
Parsnip, chickpea and cauliflower korma
Potato and cauliflower curry
Roasted cauliflower hummus
Vegan cauliflower cheese
Roasted cauliflower leaves - Celeriac
Celeriac and chestnut buckwheat salad
Butterbean and celeriac mash
Warm celeriac salad
Celeriac remoulade
Jerusalem artichoke and celeriac soup - Celery
Ants on a log - Garlic
- Kale
Butternut squash and kale risotto
Kale and sweet potato salad
Sautéed kale and mushrooms - Kohlrabi
Red cabbage, carrot and kohlrabi slaw
Roasted kohlrabi - Leeks
Leek and parsnip soup
Risotto with leeks - Mushrooms
Sautéed kale and mushrooms
Rotolo with spinach and mushrooms
Vegan wellington
Mushroom meatballs
Mushroom gravy - Onions
- Pak choi
Pak choi stir fry - Parsnips
Parsnip, chickpea and cauliflower korma
Leek and parsnip soup
Roast parsnips - Pumpkin (see also butternut squash)
Afghan pumpkin curry
Pumpkin and chestnut risotto
Waffles - Radishes
Herbed roasted radishes
Watercress, radish and asparagus salad - Red cabbage
Red cabbage, carrot and kohlrabi slaw
Brussels sprouts and red cabbage salad
Shredded cabbage salad - Spinach
Saag aloo
Rotolo with spinach and mushroom
Vegan spinach and chickpea curry - Swede (from mid October)
Cajun spiced swede chips
Maple roasted swede
Mashed swede with nutmeg
Shepherd's pie with swede topping
Vegan carbonara with swede
How to cook swede - Sweetcorn
Roasted corn on the cob
Corn fritters - Swiss chard
Vegan frittata with chard
Jerusalem artichoke purée with chard - Tomatoes
Tomato sauce
Tomato curry
Soup - Turnips
*If you live elsewhere in the northern hemisphere you will have similar vegetables in season. However, there will be regional differences in the kinds of vegetables that grow in your area.
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