WHAT’S SEASONAL IN JULY?
Springing up next month will be the youngest and most tender varieties of spring onions, while fresh sardines are also more widely available at this time of year – though, of course, you can find them year-round in tins.
Spring onions are, in fact, simply white onions harvested at a young age. They belong to the same family as garlic, leeks, shallots and chives. The smallest, thinnest onions are the youngest and best, and should ideally have straight leaves and white bulbs.
NUTRITIONAL VALUE
Spring onions are an excellent source of Vitamin C and calcium, as well as dietary fibre, Vitamins A and B6, thiamine, folate and minerals such as potassium, copper, chromium, manganese and iron. Fresh sardines are a great source of omega-3 fatty acids.
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