10 tasty fruits and veggies that are in season in July (and extra delicious at this time of year)

When the weather gets warmer, adding colourful fruits and vegetables to our diet becomes a piece of cake.

Some of the tastiest fruits and vegetables are in full season in July, and this is the time of the year when they are the richest in nutrients and flavours – and usually weren't grown on the other side of the planet. 

So add the following to your grocery list and cook some delicious meals, treats and snacks with them!

1. Apricot

Recipe idea: Apricot with raspberry tart

2. Peach

Recipe idea: American peach cobbler

3. Cherry

Recipe idea: Fresh cherry clafoutis

4. Melon

Recipe idea: Fruit kebabs

5. Strawberry

Recipe idea: Strawberry charlotte 

6. Broccoli

Recipe idea: Beef and broccoli stir fry

7. Courgettes

Recipe idea: Chicken, lime and coriander courgetti

8. Green beans

Recipe idea: Baked Mediterranean fish with crispy topping

9. Tomatoes

Recipe idea: Fish burgers with tomato salsa and chunky guacamole

10. Aubergines

Recipe idea: Courgette and aubergine stew

What's your favourite recipe containing fruit/ veggies?