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September seasonal produce and recipes! A guide to what’s in season in September plus vegetarian September recipes.

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Hi, Rhubarbarians! Happy September! We still have a handful of weeks of summer left, but are definitely transitioning to fall. (Have you seen our vegetarian fall recipes weekly guide yet?) Here is some delicious September seasonal produce to help you transition from summer to fall.

Did you try all of the August recipes? Or are you looking forward to October recipes?

The farmers markets are still stocked with so much fresh produce right now, as well as herbs and flowers. I hope you are getting out and enjoying them (as safely as possible at least)! It won't be long before this harvest season is over, so let's make the most of it.

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What produce is in season in September?

There is still an abundance of produce in season in September. But, for this list we are going to focus on apples, carrots, zucchini, grapes, eggplant, corn, pears, pumpkin, butternut squash, and cranberries.

Apple

Apples are fruits that are in season from August to November. They are fantastic eaten raw, but are the quintessential flavor of fall in the Pacific Northwest when cooked. Apple pie anyone?

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Oatmeal baked apples with pecans

Apple recipes

Breakfast baked apples with oatmeal
Warm and cozy breakfast baked apples with oatmeal filling! Maple pecan steel cut oatmeal is stuffed into apples and then baked to perfection. The perfect vegan fall breakfast recipe.
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Oatmeal stuffed baked apple
Warm halloumi salad with apples and pecans
20-minute warm halloumi salad recipe with apples and pecans! A crunchy apple pecan salad with halloumi cheese that is perfect for fall.
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Warm halloumi salad with apples and pecans
5-minute apple cinnamon oatmeal recipe
5-minute apple cinnamon oatmeal recipe! Skip the instant oatmeal package and make your own microwave apple oatmeal in minutes.
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Vegan individual apple crisp
15-minute vegan individual apple crisp recipe! This single serve microwave apple crisp only takes a few minutes to make. Perfect for that fall dessert craving!
Check out this recipe
single serve apple crisp with ice cream
Baked apple chips recipe
How to make apple chips! This oil-free baked apple chips recipe is as easy as slicing up some apples, sprinkling on some spices, and slow baking in the oven. The perfect healthy snack!
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baked apple chips

Carrot

Carrots are root vegetables that are in season from June to October. Carrots are sweet, but can have a bit of a spicy bite to them. When cooked, they become very sweet and are even great in desserts like carrot cake. Did you know that the tops are edible?

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rainbow whole roasted carrots with carrot tops in a white roasting pan

Carrot recipes

Roasted rainbow carrots with pistachio herb relish
The best roasted rainbow carrots recipe! Whole oven roasted rainbow carrots topped with a simple pistachio herb relish. An amazing side dish!
Check out this recipe
A square photo of roasted rainbow carrots with a pistachio herb relish on top.
Carrot tahini quinoa veggie burger with tzatziki and purple slaw
Carrot tahini quinoa veggie burger recipe! A super flavorful vegetarian burger topped with tzatziki and purple slaw. This will be your new favorite veggie loaded dinner.
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Carrot tahini quinoa veggie burger recipe! A super flavorful vegetarian burger topped with tzatziki and purple slaw. This will be your new favorite veggie loaded dinner. // Rhubarbarians
Creamy sweet potato carrot soup
This super simple sweet potato carrot soup is loaded with fresh herbs and flavor! Absolute comfort food in a bowl! Vegan, gluten free, and paleo friendly. So good!
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Simple, creamy sweet potato carrot soup! This vegan soup is loaded with fresh herbs and flavor. Perfect for a weeknight meal. Vegan, gluten free, Paleo friendly. So good!
Spicy carrot soup with coconut milk
Spicy carrot soup with coconut milk recipe! This creamy, vegan carrot soup is super comforting and loaded with flavor. Give it a try!
Check out this recipe
A square photo of carrot soup with coconut milk swirled into it and cilantro leaves as garnish.
Best Vegan Carrot Dogs
Okay, my confession is that, though I love raw carrots, I have never cared for cooked carrots much. That is until these vegan carrot dogs came into my life. No kidding, these things have completely changed my mind about cooked carrots!
Check out this recipe
Best Vegan Carrot Dogs

Zucchini

Zucchini is an edible summer squash that is in season from July to September. You may be surprised to hear that it's a fruit! Yep! It's got thin skin, so the skin, flesh, seeds, and even blossoms are edible. 

Learn more about zucchini

three zucchini

Zucchini recipes

Chickpea curry stuffed zucchini boats
Easy chickpea curry stuffed zucchini boats recipe! Vegetarian zucchini boats stuffed with a simple chickpea tikka masala and topped with a cumin lime yogurt sauce. Perfect for a meatless weeknight dinner!
Check out this recipe
Vegetarian curry stuffed zucchini with yogurt sauce and rice
Spicy buffalo chickpea zucchini boats
Spicy buffalo chickpea zucchini boats recipe! This 30-minute vegetarian dinner is perfect for meatless monday or an easy weeknight meal.
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Spicy buffalo chickpea zucchini boats recipe! This 30-minute vegetarian dinner is perfect for meatless monday or an easy weeknight meal. // Rhubarbarians
Oven Baked Zucchini Fries
These crispy zucchini fries are baked in the oven with just a bit of oil! They’re a delicious healthy alternative to traditional fries!
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Oven Baked Zucchini Fries
Blackened Zucchini Tacos
These Blackened Zucchini Tacos are perfect for your next plant based taco night! They’re easy to make and so flavorful and filling!
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Blackened Zucchini Tacos
Healthy Zucchini Bread
This amazing zucchini bread recipe is made healthy with whole grains, honey (or maple syrup) and coconut oil instead of butter. Easily vegan/gluten free.
Check out this recipe
Healthy Zucchini Bread

Grape

Grapes are fruits that are in season from August to October. Fresh grapes are wonderful eaten out of hand, but are used for so many things! Sweet desserts, juices, wines, dried to make raisins, or added to savory dishes for a little sweet crunch. 

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Concord grapes on a silver plate

Grape recipes

Mulled concord grape cider
No sugar added, mulled grape cider in just 30 minutes! An amazing way to use concord grapes and make your house smell like fall. Vegan, refined sugar free.
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30 minute mulled concord grape cider recipe! Make a batch on your stovetop and make your house smell like fall! Sweet enough without any sugar added. The perfect drink for your fall party, or just getting cozy. Naturally vegan and refined sugar free. // Rhubarbarians #grapecider #falldrink
Chickpea salad sandwich with grapes and walnuts
5-minute smashed chickpea salad sandwich with grapes, walnuts, and fresh dill. A delicious and easy vegetarian lunch that everyone in the family will love.
Check out this recipe
stacked chickpea salad sandwich
Maple cinnamon roasted grapes and figs with walnuts
Warm roasted grapes recipe! Maple cinnamon roasted grapes with figs and walnuts is a cozy, vegan fall dish perfect with yogurt, ice cream, crostinis, or cheese boards.
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roasted grapes and figs in a white pan
Concord Grape Muffins
Light and fluffy Concord Grape Muffins are the perfect treat for breakfast or an afternoon snack!
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Arugula Pizza with Roasted Grapes
This gourmet-style Arugula Pizza features roasted grapes, gorgonzola cheese, and a lightly dressed arugula salad.
Check out this recipe
Arugula Pizza with Roasted Grapes

Eggplant

Eggplant, also known as aubergine, is a fruit (yep!) that is in season from June to November. The most common type of eggplant is a large, teardrop shaped purple variety. The texture of eggplant can break down quickly, so it’s usually used in purees, stews, fried dishes, or stuffed.

Learn more about eggplant

Eggplant pasta with tomatoes

Eggplant recipes

Chickpea pasta with creamy roasted eggplant sauce
Easy, healthy chickpea pasta with creamy roasted eggplant sauce recipe! A vegan and gluten-free meal that your whole family will love.
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Easy, healthy chickpea pasta with creamy roasted eggplant sauce recipe! A vegan and gluten-free meal that your whole family will love. // Rhubarbarians // Vegetarian dinner / Vegan dinner / healthy pasta / Meatless Monday / #meatlessmonday #vegandinner #healthypasta #pasta #glutenfree #vegetarian #rhubarbarians
Grilled Eggplant With Asian Marinade - Yellow Glass Dish | Low Carb, Keto
This easy keto grilled eggplant recipe with an Asian Marinade takes 20 minutes to make. You can use baby eggplant or Japanese eggplant | Low-Carb, THM-S
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Grilled Eggplant With Asian Marinade - Yellow Glass Dish | Low Carb, Keto
Spicy Eggplant Stir-Fry with Mushrooms
Spicy plump eggplant and silky enoki noodles combine in a flavour-packed, lip tingling vegan SPICY EGGPLANT STIR-FRY WITH ENOKI MUSHROOMS.
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Spicy Eggplant Stir-Fry with Mushrooms
Grilled Eggplant Spring Rolls
A light recipe for Grilled Eggplant Spring Rolls, filled with crunchy zucchini, fresh herbs and more! Plus, a tasty peanut butter dipping sauce.
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Grilled Eggplant Spring Rolls
Vegan Eggplant Rollatini
This Vegan Eggplant Rollatini is a great meal for summer. It’s light, yet satisfying and it’s brimming with char-broiled flavor. Plus, it’s easy to make and requires simple ingredients.
Check out this recipe
Vegan Eggplant Rollatini

Corn

Corn is a grain (but maybe a veggie and fruit too?) that is in season from July to October. It’s wonderful eaten on the cob, but is also great cut off the cob and added to salads, soups, or as a side dish. I’ve even seen some dessert recipes made with corn!

Learn more about corn

Corn on the cob stack with butter

Corn recipes

Instant Pot corn on the cob
Quick and easy Instant Pot corn on the cob recipe! This pressure cooker corn on the cob is super fast and comes out perfectly every time.



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corn on the cob
Corn and black bean tacos with smoky sour cream | Rhubarbarians
Simple and fresh corn and black bean tacos recipe! Topped with limy, smoky, sour cream and all your favorite taco toppings. Ready in just 30 minutes!
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Corn and black bean tacos with smoky sour cream | Rhubarbarians
Spicy Vegan Corn Chowder with Quinoa, Red Lentils, and Potatoes
An easy, healthy, and delicious protein-packed gluten-free vegan Southwestern Chowder chock-full of corn, potatoes, quinoa, red lentils, green chiles, chipotle peppers, veggies and spices.
Check out this recipe
Spicy Vegan Corn Chowder with Quinoa, Red Lentils, and Potatoes
Spicy sweet corn salad with avocado and parsley (Low fat, vegan, no oil) * Plant Based Recipes: Easy Oil Free Vegan Recipes
Spicy sweet corn salad with avocado and parsley
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Spicy sweet corn salad with avocado and parsley (Low fat, vegan, no oil) * Plant Based Recipes: Easy Oil Free Vegan Recipes
Creamy Edamame and Corn Succotash
Creamy Edamame and Corn Succotash is the perfect side dish for a hearty meal. This whole dish can be made in a skillet and served within 30 minutes.
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Creamy Edamame and Corn Succotash

Pear

Pears are fruits that are in season from August to November. Pears are wonderful eaten raw on their own, but are similar to apples in the sense that they pair well with an endless number of flavors and are fantastic when cooked.

Learn more about pears

Fresh red anjou pears

Pear recipes

Pear and apple spinach salad with honey mustard dressing
10-minute pear and apple spinach salad with honey mustard dressing recipe! This Autumn crunch salad is loaded with pecans, pomegranate, and cheddar cheese.
Check out this recipe
autumn apple salad in a white bowl
Baked apples and pears with cranberries and pecans
Cozy baked apples and pears recipe! A baked fruit casserole perfect for fall. You’ll love this fresh out of the oven cranberry apple bake.
Check out this recipe
Baked apples and pears
Vegan Cold Pear Soup - This Healthy Kitchen
Vegan cold pear soup is refreshing, flavourful, sweet and delicious. It makes a wonderful appetizer, or even a sweet dessert!
Check out this recipe
Vegan Cold Pear Soup - This Healthy Kitchen
Caramel Pear Crisp (Gluten Free, Paleo + Vegan)
This Caramel Pear Crisp is a decadent and deliciously spiced dessert that’s perfect for the holidays. The caramel pear filling is spiced with cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and vanilla bean, and topped with a crunchy almond flour and pecan crisp topping.
Check out this recipe
Caramel Pear Crisp (Gluten Free, Paleo + Vegan)
Canning Pears
An easy step-by-step tutorial on Canning Pears. This easy recipe for preserved pears is perfect for newbies and experienced canners alike. Instructions include low-sugar and no-sugar options.
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Canning Pears

Pumpkin

Pumpkins are fruits (yep!) that are in season from September to January. You may be imagining a jack-o-lantern or maybe a pumpkin spice latte, but there are many varieties of delicious pumpkins! For most varieties, the inner flesh and the seeds are edible and can be used in both savory and sweet dishes. 

Learn more about pumpkin

pumpkin pasta with pecans in a white bowl

Pumpkin recipes

Cauliflower pumpkin fettuccine alfredo
Creamy cauliflower pumpkin fettuccine alfredo recipe! A healthier, savory pumpkin alfredo pasta that tastes rich and delicious. 
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Skinny cauliflower pumpkin fettuccine alfredo recipe! A healthy, fall version of the classic alfredo pasta. Topped with toasted pecans, fresh parsley, and parmesan cheese. The perfect fall dinner! // Rhubarbarians . . #caulifloweralfredo #pumpkinalfredo #skinnyrecipes #healthyrecipes #fallpasta #pasta #falldinner #fallmeal #pumpkin
Pumpkin lentil soup
Easy vegan pumpkin lentil soup recipe! This hearty and healthy pumpkin red lentil and vegetable soup makes the perfect meatless fall dinner. 
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Pumpkin lentil soup with a spoon
Healthy pumpkin smoothie
Delicious and healthy pumpkin smoothie recipe! A super creamy pumpkin pie smoothie with yogurt perfect for a fall breakfast or snack.
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Pumpkin smoothie with hand picking it up
Pumpkin cranberry bread
Spiced pumpkin cranberry bread recipe! Dark rye flour makes this whole grain pumpkin cranberry loaf moist and flavorful.
Check out this recipe
A square photo of a loaf of pumpkin cranberry bread.
Savory pumpkin quesadilla with smoky sour cream
20 minute savory pumpkin quesadilla recipe! These easy vegetarian quesadillas are the perfect pumpkin dinner recipe for fall weeknights.
Check out this recipe
Pumpkin quesadilla

Butternut squash

Butternut squash is a fruit (yep!) that is in season from September to December. It's very similar to a pumpkin, but has more of a bell shape and thinner, paler, skin. This winter squash is most commonly eaten when cooked and has a very sweet, squash flavor.

Learn more about butternut squash

two butternut squashes

Butternut squash recipes

Roasted butternut squash halves
Easy roasted butternut squash halves recipe! Just a few minutes of prep and baked to perfection in the oven. Herb honey butter adds richness and flavor.
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A square photo of roasted butternut squash halves on a white plate.
Maple roasted butternut squash with cranberries and pecans
Cozy maple roasted butternut squash with cranberries recipe! This cranberry pecan butternut squash bake is the perfect blend of fall flavors and makes a great Thanksgiving or holiday side dish.
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Butternut squash with cranberries and pecans in a white dish
Butternut squash leek soup with potatoes and herbs
Cozy vegan butternut squash leek soup recipe! An easy, one-pot butternut squash potato leek soup that is silky smooth and oh-so comforting.
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Butternut squash leek soup with herbs on top
Thai curried butternut squash soup recipe
Easy vegan Thai curried butternut squash soup recipe! A mildly spicy coconut curry butternut squash soup with Thai red curry and fresh lime.
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Thai butternut squash soup
Sheet pan butternut squash tacos with black beans
Easy sheet pan butternut squash tacos recipe! Vegetarian sheet pan veggie tacos are perfect for a weeknight meal.
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Butternut squash tacos in corn tortillas

Cranberry

Cranberries are fruits that are in season from September to November. Raw cranberries are very tart and are rarely eaten raw as a snack. But, when cooked they become a bit sweeter and are one of the quintessential fruits of fall here in America. You HAVE to have cranberries on your Thanksgiving table, right?

Learn more about cranberries

cranberries in a farmers market basket

Cranberry recipes

Easy cranberry orange hand pies
Quick and easy cranberry orange hand pies recipe! Festive and flaky holiday hand pies made with cranberry sauce and store bought pie crust.
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Cranberry orange hand pies in a red pan
Vegan cranberry portobello pot roast
Vegan cranberry portobello pot roast recipe! Serve this over creamy mashed potatoes for the perfect vegetarian holiday dish or a warm and hearty dinner.
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Cranberry portobello pot roast with mashed potatoes
Fresh cranberry smoothie recipe with cinnamon and pomegranate
Amazingly refreshing cranberry smoothie recipe! This cinnamon spiced cranberry pomegranate smoothie is naturally sweetened and a great way to get a healthy boost after the holidays.
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cranberry pomegranate smoothie
Jellied cranberry sauce recipe
Holiday classic jellied cranberry sauce recipe! Here’s how to make perfectly smooth cranberry sauce at home for your Thanksgiving table.
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A photo of jellied cranberry sauce in a white ramekin.
Cranberry pancakes with buttermilk and cinnamon
Got some cranberries in your fridge? Try this fresh cranberry pancakes recipe with buttermilk and cinnamon. Buttery and bursting with flavor!
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A square photo of a stack of cranberry pancakes with cranberry sauce, butter, and sugared cranberries on top.

That’s a wrap! Hope you enjoy all that great September produce.

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