Trendy Specialty Produce
I love fresh fruit and vegetables, so am always excited about new specialty produce trends.
It really is wonderful to see the wide variety of produce that is now available at small retailers and at large, national chain grocery stores.
The selection keeps getting better every year, so it is easier and easier to eat a variety of fresh foods.
This year, I got a sneak peak at the top 10 trending produce items at a special event at Melissa’s Produce Southern California headquarters.
I’m already using many of these regularly and am looking forward to incorporating others (turmeric and okra) into my cooking routine.
Some of these are a throw back to what was formerly popular in this country.
Others are already popular in other parts of the world, and are just becoming known in the US.
Young Coconuts
First, you drink it. Then, you can eat the coconut meat.
Persian Cucumbers (Mini Cucumbers)
Eat the entire vegetable including the peel and seeds.
Turmeric
Passion Fruit
Brussels Sprouts
Tree Ripened Mangoes
Dragon Fruit
Hatch Chiles
Chestnuts
Okra
How many of these fruits and vegetables do you eat?
Are there any that are new to you that you’d like to try?
More from Mama Likes To Cook
Check out the rest of my vegetarian recipes, so you can get more great ideas for baking, cooking, blending and juicing.
Mango Recipes
- Strawberry Mango Vegan Sorbet Shake
- Chunky Mango Popsicles
- Blended Mango Margarita
- Tropical Smoothie Without Banana
- Jalapeno Mango Salsa
- Mango Lime Guacamole
- Coconut Mango Smoothie
- Strawberry Mango Jam
- Mango Strawberry Salsa
- Cranberry Mango Salsa
- Mango Passionfruit Smoothie
- Slow Cooker Vegan Chili with Mango
- Mango Lime Sorbet
- Roasted Mango with Balsamic Vinegar
- Mango Ginger Juice
Are you ready to have some delicious fun in the kitchen?