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Cooking in season in July

In July, peas, blueberries, aubergine, cherry tomatoes, red pepper and tomato are in season in the UK. Below are 9 dinners built on them, and a week of five with the shopping list already added up.

In season in July

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 July 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 July dinners

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

  1. MondayCauliflower Tabbouleh
  2. TuesdayRoasted Tomato & Lentil Soup
  3. WednesdaySpinach, Fried Egg & Potato Mash
  4. ThursdayRoasted Seasonal Veggie Plate
  5. FridayGrilled Aubergine with Harissa & Chickpeas

Shopping list for the week

For two people, all five dinners added up.

Fruits & Veggies

  • Aubergine2 medium
  • Broccoli200 g
  • Carrots2 medium
  • Cauliflower400 g
  • Cherry tomatoes4 pcs
  • Chickpeas (tin)400 g
  • Chilli flakes0.5 tsp
  • Courgette1 pc
  • Cucumber1 pc
  • Floury potatoes500 g
  • Garlic4 cloves
  • Lemon2 pcs
  • Onion1 pc
  • Pomegranate seeds2 tbsp
  • Red onion1 pc
  • Red pepper1 pc
  • Spinach250 g
  • Spring onion1 pc
  • Tomatoes300 g

Dairy & Eggs

  • Butter20 g
  • Eggs2 pcs
  • Milk80 ml
  • Parmesan20 g

Protein

  • Red lentils80 g

Pantry

  • Honey0.5 tsp
  • Vegetable stock400 ml

Herbs & Spices

  • Flat-leaf parsley1 bunch
  • Fresh basil10 g
  • Fresh coriander20 g
  • Fresh mint1 sprig
  • Fresh thyme10 g

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