Did You Get Your Veggies This Month?

Food From Hilary Pollack, your About Food Editor June is coming to a close—and did you know that it is National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month? If you’re in a last-minute panic to make sure you get your greens (and you should—they’re packed with nutrients, fiber, and anti-aging compounds), don’t fret! We’ve rounded up some of our best ways to maximize your intake of the season’s most delicious fruits and veggies. (Tip: you can always freeze them and enjoy them later in the year!) Check it out below. Want more from About.com Food? Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, or visit our Pinterest page and our brand new Instagram account for daily recipes, cooking tips, and more. V-V-V-Veggie Time Zucchini, broccoli, carrots, cauliflower—let us count the ways we love to get our veggies. From summer squash to grilled ‘shrooms, there are ample ways to go seasonal with these nutrient-packed foods. Simple Seared Zucchini Broccoli Raab with Anchovy-Caper Vinaigrette Carrot Soufflé with Watercress Salad Truly Juicy Juicy spring and summer fruit are the sweet ying to the savory vegetable yang of June, July, and August. We love to add them to salads, zip them into smoothies, and even integrate them into our cocktails. Getting your fresh fruit is as easy as pie (but we’ll get to that below…). 10 Fantastic Fresh Fruit Cocktails Peach Salsa with Lime Juice and Honey How to Make a Watermelon Smoothie How to Grill Fruit Peach Crisp for Two Summer Berry Soup Slaws and Salads Salads and slaws are an easy way to integrate your fresh fruits and veggies, and make refreshing main or side dishes for any summer meal. Here are some of our most optimally tasty ways to jump in. Rainbow Slaw with Asian Dressing Barley Roasted Vegetable Salad Thai Green Bean and Tomato Salad 7 Lettuce-Free Salads for Two Thousand Tomato Salad with Ricotta and Basil Oil Prized Pies What could be a better dish for an outdoor party or cookout than a tart or pie stuffed with the season’s most flavorful produce? Here are some entrees and desserts that showcase the stars of June’s month-long holiday. Fresh Strawberry Pie with Frangipane Filling Buckwheat Vegetable Tart with Manchego Fresh Green Tomato Pizza Chilean Blueberry Tart Savory Dutch Asparagus Tart Related Searches Cocktail Party Food Easy Food Recipes Barbecue Recipe Picnic Food Ideas Tasty Food Featured Articles Grilled Cherry, Mint, and Brie Pizza 11 Delicious Chinese Cabbage and Bok Choy Recipes Fresh Blueberry Pie for Two Lower-Salt Game Day Popcorn Chicken How to Make Frozen Greek Yogurt Celebrate the World Cup with Brazilian Food 11 Awesome No-Bake Desserts   More from About.com Sign up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, with headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Click here to sign up! It's free (of course) and we think you'll like it! Want More From About.com? Check out our social channels tailored to every interest! Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Healthy Eating newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Trending Now on About 7 Ways to Wear Denim Shorts this Summer Don't Fall For These 5 Common Nutrition Myths The 11 Best Rap Songs of 2014 (So Far)   Follow us on: