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Seasonal Produce List for October Unprocessed

Written by Becky

Every year in October we join the online community seeking to eat completely unprocessed for one month (see the October Unprocessed full guide for details).    Having a whole month dedicated to eating unprocessed foods has challenged us and broadened our horizons in so many ways.  Now, when I think of October I think of making things from scratch like nut milks, yogurt, pita bread, ricotta cheese or english muffins.  Many of these I had no idea would be so easy to make at home.  For the last few years, the month of October has inspired so many new ideas and recipes.

Here’s what the creator of October Unprocessed defines unprocessed foods as – “Unprocessed food is any food that could be made by a person with reasonable skill in a home kitchen with readily available, whole-food ingredients.” – Andrew Wilder.

If you’re interested in taking on the challenge this month, here is my unprocessed meal plan guide from past Octobers and my Unprocessed Recipe Pinterest Board.  I’d love to hear what you trying through the month and how you are challenged.  I plan on jumping right back into the October Unprocessed challenge for the second half of the month so any inspiration you have, I’d love to hear!  Many of the seasonal recipes below (if not all) are unprocessed so you can eat seasonal and unprocessed this month!

Apples

Salmon with Apple, Cucumber, Avocado Salsa

Apple Fennel Salad

Sweet Potato, Apple, Cranberry Saute with Hazelnuts

Peach Apple Sauce

Maple Walnut Apple Butter Oatmeal by The Lemon Bowl

Beet Apple Lemon Juice by Project Domestication

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Beets

Beet, Honey and Walnut Energy Cookies

Beet, Goat Cheese and Hazelnut Galette (pictured above)

Beet Berry Kale Smoothie Bowls

Beet Walnut Honey Dip

Beet Banana Raspberry Smoothie

Broccoli

Roasted and Charred Broccoli with Pasta (vegan)

Roasted Broccoli Stuffed Shells

Slow Cooker Cheesy Broccoli and Chicken with 3 grains

Healthy Broccoli Salad

Cheesy Baked Quinoa with Chicken and Broccoli

Slow Cooker Vegetable Curry

Cabbage

Thai Chicken Cabbage Wraps with Peanut Sauce by Floating Kitchen

Lean Grilled Hamburgers with Hot Sauce Cabbage Slaw by Cookin’ Canuck

Asian Cabbage Slaw with Mint and Scallions by The Lemon Bowl

Carrot Soup

Carrots

Butternut Squash, Carrot and Orange Soup (vegan and dairy free)

Classic Carrot Cake

Spanish Carrots with Fennel and Toasted Hazelnuts

Carrot and Date Bran Muffins

Creamy Carrot Soup with Crispy Chickpeas (dairy-free, pictured above)

Carrot Cake Cookies (vegan and gluten free)

Cauliflower

Cauliflower Fried Rice

Quinoa Crusted Cauliflower Steaks

Cauliflower Pizza Crust

Cauliflower Couscous Greek Salad

Chilies

Slow Cooked Chicken with Roasted New Mexico Green Chilies

Green Chili Cream Cheese for Bagels by Project Domestication

Farro Risotto with Roasted Squash and Corn

Corn

Chicken Corn Chowder

Coconut Creamed Corn

Fresh Corn Cakes with Pulled Pork and Cherries

Sweet Potato Black Bean and Corn Salad

Farro Risotto with Squash and Corn (pictured above)

Blueberry Corn and Feta Salad

Cucumbers

Greek Yogurt Cucumber Salad Dressing

Chinese Cucumber Salad

Tzatziki Chicken Salad

Cucumber and Chickpea Salad with Creamy Za’ahtar Dressing by Project Domestication

Quick Refrigerator Pickles by Mountain Mama Cooks

Eggplant

Eggplant Rollatini with Pancetta and Spinach by Kitchen Confidante

Quinoa Crusted Eggplant Parmesan by Kitchen Confidante

Grilled Eggplant with Corn Chimichurri by Kitchen Confidante

Grilled Eggplant Parmesan Stacks by Flavor the Moments

Ratatouille Polenta Stacks by Project Domestication

Roasted Chicken and Grapes

Grapes

Roasted Chicken and Grapes over Polenta (pictured above)

Roasted Grape and Walnut Rice Pilaf

Chicken Salad with Grapes and Almonds

Kale

Turkey Chili with Kale

One Pan Farro with Tomatoes Sausage and Kale

Kale Caesar Salad with Blueberries and Lemon Ricotta

Kale Chips

Kale and Black Bean Falafel

Kale and Collard Green Gratin (great for a Thanksgiving side-dish)

Kale and Coconut Chicken Salad

Simple Kale Salad

Mushrooms

Sweet Potato Mushroom and Brussels Sprout Hash

Mushroom Lasagna

Wild Mushroom Buckwheat Kasha Recipe

Polenta with Sausage Chard and Oyster Mushrooms

Pears

Chocolate Pear Tartlets (pictured above)

Mashed Rutabaga with Ginger Roasted Pears

Pear Butter

Chopped Salad with Tomato, Avocado and Pear

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Pumpkins

Homemade Pumpkin Puree

Pumpkin Sweet Potato Pie

Pumpkin Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Pumpkin Maple Granola

Pumpkin Bread with Maple Icing

Pumpkin Yogurt Waffles (pictured above)

Pumpkin Oatmeal with Pecans

Pumpkin Caramel Sauce

Radicchio

Fava Bean and Fennel Risotto with Sautéed Radicchio

Spaghetti with Radicchio and Chèvre by Cafe Johnsonia

Radishes

Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Radishes and Carrots (gluten free)

Quinoa Primavera with Radishes (gluten free)

Strawberry Pickled Radishes

Farro Pesto Salad with Edamame and Radishes

Radishes with Vegan Coconut Butter by Cafe Johnsonia

Sweet Potato, Sausage and Spinach Soup with Quinoa

Spinach

Saag Paneer (gluten free)

Spinach Artichoke Pizza

Sweet Potato, Spinach, Sausage and Quinoa Soup (pictured above)

Spinach Artichoke Pasta

Veggie Nuggets with Easy Spinach Pesto 

Wheat Berry Salad with Spinach, Bacon, Pecans and Sun Dried Cherries

Summer Squash

Savory and Sweet Summer Squash Custard

Farro Risotto with Squash and Corn

Summer Squash Gratin by Project Domestication

Tomatoes

One-Pan Farro with Tomatoes, Sausage, and Kale

Marinara Sauce for Canning

Freezer Tomato Sauce

Strawberry Tomato Dessert Sauce

Homemade Bolognese Sauce

Tomato Gravy

hazelnut zucchini bread

Zucchini

Greek and Italian Zucchini Noodle Salads

Zucchini Chocolate Chip Cookies

Hazelnut Zucchini Bread (pictured above)

Zucchini Noodle Salad with Spicy Peanut Sauce

Quinoa Primavera with Zucchini

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Comments (9)

  1. I admire you!! Good luck with the challenge. I do love the food that is available this month- especially the squash. Thanks for including a link to my pasta!!

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