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In season · Autumn · September

Cooking in season in September

In September, broccoli, pumpkin, corn, blackberries, cherry tomatoes and red pepper 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 September

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 September 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 September dinners

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

  1. MondayRoasted Seasonal Veggie Plate
  2. TuesdayCauliflower Tabbouleh
  3. WednesdayRoasted Tomato & Lentil Soup
  4. ThursdaySpinach, Fried Egg & Potato Mash
  5. FridayRoasted Pumpkin & Crispy Sage Bowl

Shopping list for the week

For two people, all five dinners added up.

Fruits & Veggies

  • Broccoli200 g
  • Carrots2 medium
  • Cauliflower400 g
  • Cherry tomatoes4 pcs
  • Chilli flakes0.5 tsp
  • Courgette1 pc
  • Cucumber1 pc
  • Floury potatoes500 g
  • Garlic4 cloves
  • Lemon1 pc
  • Lime1 pc
  • Onion1 pc
  • Pumpkin400 g
  • Pumpkin 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

Grains & Bread

  • Quinoa150 g

Protein

  • Red lentils80 g

Pantry

  • Honey0.5 tsp
  • Vegetable stock400 ml

Herbs & Spices

  • Flat-leaf parsley1 bunch
  • Fresh basil10 g
  • Fresh mint1 sprig
  • Fresh sage10 leaves
  • Fresh thyme10 g

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