Your Guide to NZ Spring Seasonal Produce & Recipes

What vegetables are cheap and in season in Spring New Zealand?

As we step into the longer days and the warmer weather we are welcomed with some new fruits and vegetables to enjoy — strawberries, asparagus and cucumbers — while a few others remain in abundance from last season — cabbages, cauliflowers, leeks and broccoli.

Now is the perfect time to put an end to the soups and stews and start thinking about delicious, vibrant salads. Great timing with our new cookbook ‘More Salad’ hitting the shelves to give you endless inspiration. 

3 reasons to enjoy and be aware of what produce is in season in Spring

1. Cheap produce

In season produce is in abundance therefore it is cheaper. This is an excellent way to reduce your grocery bill!

2. It tastes better

Produce when you eat it in the right season is tastier and more nutrient dense. The produce has been allowed to ripen naturally.

3. Grown locally

There’s a high chance that the produce you buy has been locally grown in New Zealand. Supporting local growers is fantastic!

Top 10 cheapest vegetables and fruit to eat in Spring NZ

Here are the Two Raw Sisters most affordable Spring fruit and vegetables picks, paired with easy recipe ideas utilising the produce.

Spring Fruit

Strawberry –

Two Raw Sisters recipes

Strawberry Smoothie Bowl

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Matcha + Strawberry Jam Ice Cream Tarts

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Lemon –

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Lemon Blueberry Muffins

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Lemon Dijon Tofu Skewers

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Orange –

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Pomegranate + Orange Strawberries with Ice Cream

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Carrot Cake

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Avocado –

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Avocado Chocolate Truffles

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Cucumber, Avocado + Roasted Butter Beans

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Spring Vegetables

Asparagus –

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Charred Asparagus, Green Hummus + Lemon

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Creamy Green Pasta

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Celery –

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Roasted Leeks + Feta Millet Salad

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Roasted Halloumi Pita Salad

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Cabbage –

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Sticky Teriyaki Donburi Bowls

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Cabbage, Apple + Mint Slaw

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Broccoli –

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Stir-Fried Greens + Miso Hummus Bowls

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Fried Halloumi, Vegetables + Pickle Tahini

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Spinach –

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Green Pesto Risotto

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Green Frittata

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Cucumber –

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Falafel Eggplant Flatbreads

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Greens + Chilli Noodle Bowls

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Cauliflower –

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Paprika Cauliflower, Pea Mint Smash + Lemon Yoghurt

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Cauliflower, Kale + Seeds

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