Spring has a broad meaning for many. Has been the muse of various poems and songs since ancient times. But above all, it announces a flowering season and with it, the arrival of a variety of fruits and vegetables ready to season our dishes and give them a greater nutritional value. Spring, in addition to being an important harvest season, is also a good planting season, so if you have your own urban garden, decide what you would like to be harvesting in a few months.

Complement your meals and opt for healthier desserts with what spring offers us each year.

Spring fruits

Fruits, generally sweet, are a perfect complement to balanced a meal, either as a dessert, in salads or as a complement to a main course to give an exotic touch. In addition to the fact that most are a source of vitamin C, B1, B2, B6 and minerals such as potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, calcium, iron, among others.

Juicy and refreshing fruits such as tomato stand out, perfect for sauces and seasoning, watermelon, orange, pineapple, mango, soursop, papaya, melon, all can be enjoyed alone or accompanied by chili powder and lemon (which is also in season), mexican style!

We can find tamarind, characteristic of the traditional flavor of Mexico, as well as banana and strawberry at a better price than out of season.

Spring vegetables

On the other hand, there are also perfect vegetables to fill our food with flavor. In addition to being rich in nutrients, such as B vitamins and vitamin C. They are rich in protein and fiber. They provide iron, antioxidants, regulate cholesterol and the functioning of the kidneys and liver.

During the spring we can enjoy the emblematic avocado to give the final touch to any dish, lettuce for that touch of freshness and the traditional and unique nopal, as well as cucumber and the not-so-used leek, which like their companions, in addition to the flavor they It contributes is rich in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals.

This Spring, do not stop taking advantage of everything that the Earth offers us. Discover new plant-based flavors and taste the traditional seasoning of Mexico with ASANTÉ, order yours from our online store. Accompany them with your favorite vegetables and get creative with some fruits, share your recipes on social networks and tag us!

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