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Cooking in season in January

In January, kale, Brussels sprouts, pear and parsnips are in season in the UK. Below are 8 dinners built on them, and a week of five with the shopping list already added up.

In season in January

Harvested in the UK this month, or from storage after the harvest.

Grown in the UK and there all year: onion, cucumber, carrot, spinach, potato, spring onion, apple, celery, radish, leek, beetroot.

Dinners built on January produce

In the app, a leaf marks a dish when at least a quarter of it, by weight, is in season where you live.

A week of January dinners

Monday to Friday, for two. Swap a dish in Menja and the shopping list moves with it.

  1. MondaySpinach, Fried Egg & Potato Mash
  2. TuesdayCarrot, Ginger & Lentil Soup
  3. WednesdaySpicy Feta & Kale Quinoa Bowl
  4. ThursdayGoat Cheese, Roasted Pear & Arugula Bowl
  5. FridayFennel and Apple Salad with Walnuts

Shopping list for the week

For two people, all five dinners added up.

Fruits & Veggies

  • Apple1 pc
  • Arugula60 g
  • Carrots2 medium
  • Celery1 stalk
  • Cucumber1 pc
  • Dried cranberries2 tbsp
  • Fennel1 pc
  • Floury potatoes500 g
  • Fresh ginger1.5 cm
  • Garlic2 cloves
  • Green apple1 pc
  • Kale80 g
  • Lemon1 pc
  • Onion1 medium
  • Pear1 pc
  • Spinach250 g
  • Sweet potato200 g

Dairy & Eggs

  • Butter20 g
  • Eggs2 pcs
  • Feta cheese100 g
  • Goat cheese80 g
  • Milk80 ml
  • Parmesan20 g

Grains & Bread

  • Quinoa150 g

Protein

  • Edamame80 g
  • Red lentils80 g

Pantry

  • Coconut milk100 ml
  • Honey1 tbsp
  • Hummus4 tbsp
  • Maple syrup0.5 tsp
  • Vegetable stock400 ml
  • Walnuts60 g

Herbs & Spices

  • Basil1 handful
  • Fresh coriander10 g

Other

  • Chicory1 pc

Month by month

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