Winter warming meals to keep you nourished over the cooler months

Eating a diet full of vegies and fruit is important to help your immune system stay strong over the winter months. Vegies and fruit that are most plentiful in winter are perfect for making warm and hearty meals and snacks that are packed full of nutrients.

Go slow and get your bake on

Slow cooked and oven baked recipes not only warm your tummies but also nourish your soul during those dark, cold evenings.  Try our top recipes to keep you warm and nourished and make the house smell delicious:

	Slow cooker chicken cacciatore packed with protein and vegetables, this healthy, delicious slow cooker chicken cacciatore will be a hit for dinner with leftovers for the lunch box.
	Mexican baked sweet potatoes make a great meat-free Monday option.  Just one portion provides your 5 serves of vegies for the day.·
	Easy peasy pulled pork will melt in your mouth and leftovers are suitable for freezing.  Serve with our colourful coleslaw for a delicious dinner.
	Chicken and vegetable lasagne makes a change from a standard lasagne but is just as delicious and has 2.5 serves of vegetables per portion.
	Mushroom risotto bake is a one-dish wonder and will be a hit with the family on a wintery night.

Need some nourishing snack inspiration?

Look no further and try these recipes to munch on and make it count towards your recommended 5 and 2 daily veg and fruit serves: 

	Pumpkin and cheese pikelets – 0.5 serve of vegies per 2 pikelets
	Carrot and zucchini muffins – 0.3 serve of vegies per muffin
	Cauliflower nuggets – 0.5 serve of vegies per 2 nuggets
	Stewed apples and sultanas – 1 serve of fruit per serve
	Fruit loaf – 1 serve of fruit per serve

What’s in season for winter (June, July and August)

The table below shows what’s in season over the cooler months.  But don’t worry if you forget when you are at the grocery store, a good rule of thumb to find out what’s in season is by checking out prices – vegies and fruit that are on special or are cheaper tend to be in season.  Try to choose locally grown produce. 

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