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30 Delicious Farm To Table Recipes

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Society as we know it has grown overly dependent to processed food, we are literally addicted to the very things that are preventing us from living a long and healthy life in the first place.

This is why more and more people have started to focus a lot more on using fresh, locally grown ingredients to keep themselves and their loved ones healthy and live a longer life alongside them.

While there will definitely be a lot of resistance that you’ll meet when changing from a typical fast-food diet to a natural healthy one, just remember to take it slow and steady and only consume what you actually like, as opposed to forcing food you don’t enjoy eating down your throat.

With that being said though, there are hundreds if not thousands of different variations of meals that you can implement into your diet to make your life all the better, and while some are definitely a bit more restrictive than others, you can still find pleasure in eating some of these as long as you choose the perfect recipes in the first place.

So, in this article we have decided to showcase our favorite farm to table recipes that you need to try it for yourself before you fully convert to the natural lifestyle that you see all over social media.

Just remember to always eat everything in moderation and as long as you follow these recipes you will absolutely smash through any weight or health goal that you may have set up for yourself for the near or distant future.

With all of that being said, let’s hop right into our first recipe of the day:

Italian Ratatouille Recipe (Ciambotta)

Italian Ratatouille Recipe
theforkedspoon.com

Ratatouille, made with delicious vegetables such as tomatoes, eggplant, zucchini, and eggplant, is a flavorful vegetable stew originating in France.

In this Italian Ratatouille Recipe, known as Ciambotta, you’ll find the same bright and chunky summer vegetables plus some added potatoes and fresh herb pesto.

Honey Garlic Chicken Stir Fry with Broccoli & Carrots

Honey Garlic Chicken Stir Fry with Broccoli & Carrots
homemadelovely.com

Indulge in a mouth-watering, healthy feast with this honey garlic chicken stir fry, that’s loaded with nutritious veggies like broccoli and carrots.

Your family or friends will be probably smitten with this amazing blend of flavors!

Fresh Pea Soup

Fresh Pea Soup
gatheringdreams.com

Just in time for spring, learn how to make this quick and easy fresh pea soup.

Fresh green peas, vegetable broth, non-dairy milk, potatoes, and plenty of fresh herbs are blended into an irresistibly smooth and creamy pot of pea soup.

Zucchini Tomato Basil Salad with Lemon Basil Vinaigrette

Zucchini Tomato Basil Salad
goodlifeeats.com

This Zucchini Tomato Basil Salad with Lemon Basil Vinaigrette is a light and refreshing summertime salad and perfect when your garden is exploding with tomatoes, basil, and zucchini in the later summer months.

Lazy Vegan Tikka Masala

Lazy Vegan Tikka Masala
shahzadidevje.com

Chickpeas and local asparagus simmered in a thick tomato-coconut sauce infused with cumin, turmeric and fresh cilantro.

Naturally gluten-free and an all-round favourite for vegans and meat-eaters alike, this tikka masala is something else.

Kale and Heirloom Tomato Crustless Quiche

Kale and Heirloom Tomato Crustless Quiche
familyspice.com

Want to show off your summer garden tomato harvest? There’s no better way than with this delicious and nutritious kale and heirloom tomato crustless quiche.

Veggie Garden Pesto Pizza

Veggie Garden Pesto Pizza
emilyfabulous.com

This Veggie Garden Pizza Pesto recipe is the perfect summer or early fall recipe to use up those garden vegetables or to take advantage of the farmer’s market.

There is a homemade pesto sauce and it’s topped with arugula for a fresh, healthy, and delicious pizza.

Bison Meatballs

Bison Meatballs
inthekitch.net

Grab some bison meat from a local farmer and make these bison meatballs with homemade BBQ sauce!

They are simple and quick to make; plus you can use up your fresh garden vegetables and herbs.

Broccoli Salad with Craisins

Broccoli Salad with Craisins
thisfarmgirlcooks.com

This side dish is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck salad, and it’s always a hit with family and friends. Best of all, it only takes a few minutes to throw together this super healthy broccoli salad.

Sweet Pickled Rhubarb

Sweet Pickled Rhubarb
thehealthyepicurean.com

Sweet pickled rhubarb is easy to make and the most unique way to prepare rhubarb.

Fresh rhubarb is pickled in a sweet, salty and spicy apple cider vinegar mixture with ginger, cloves and pickling spice. It’ll be your new favorite way to enjoy rhubarb!

Kohlrabi Soup with Kohlrabi Greens

Kohlrabi Soup with Kohlrabi Greens
chocolatemoosey.com

Not sure what to do with kohlrabi leaves? Make this beautifully orange Kohlrabi Soup with kohlrabi greens, sweet potato, and carrots!

It’s a gluten free vegan soup, perfect for when you want a meatless meal.

Mixed Berry Crisp

Mixed Berry Crisp
bostongirlbakes.com

This mixed berry crisp recipe is easy to whip up and a perfect dessert to serve at the end of a summer dinner.

It’s a triple berry crisp that’s bursting with sweet juicy raspberries, blackberries, blueberries and strawberries and then layered with a oatmeal streusel topping.

Spring Chicken Salad

Spring Chicken Salad
thefoodblog.net

Asparagus, strawberries, peas, baby greens and radicchio are a perfect combo for a spring salad drizzled with lemon dill vinaigrette. Top with chicken for a full meal.

Moroccan Zaalouk

Moroccan Zaalouk
tasteofmaroc.com

Zaalouk is a popular Moroccan cooked salad of eggplants and tomatoes seasoned with paprika, cumin, garlic, and herbs.

Roasting the eggplants is an optional but recommended step for adding a layer of smoky flavor.

Persian Tomato Cucumber Salad

Persian Tomato Cucumber Salad
acedarspoon.com

Persian Tomato Cucumber Salad is a fresh, light salad mixing tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, jalapeño, fresh mint and parsley and topped with an olive oil lemon dressing.

This is the perfect side dish to any dinner or a nice lunch with some added chickpeas or grilled chicken.

Homemade Chili with Rotel

Homemade Chili with Rotel
littlesproutslearning.co

This hearty spicy chili with homemade rotel using garden produce is going to be your family’s new favorite. It’s easy to make too!

Butternut Squash Lasagna

Butternut Squash Lasagna
champagne-tastes.com

This vegetarian butternut squash lasagna is made with a roasted squash béchamel sauce, kale, ricotta, and mozzarella for a decadent fall meal.

Heirloom Tomato Pie

Heirloom Tomato Pie
thefreshcooky.com

This Heirloom tomato pie features the brightest, juiciest and best of the summer garden: juicy heirloom tomatoes paired with creamy goat cheese, caramelized onions, fresh basil, and crispy bacon.

The result is a savory and hearty appetizer that perfectly showcases the season’s freshest produce.

Cucumber Radish Dill Salad

Cucumber Radish Dill Salad
chefjar.com

This cucumber radish dill salad is creamy and delicious. Flavored with fresh dill and dressed in a sour cream dressing, it is low-carb and perfect for any meal.

Garlic Dill Sour Pickles

Garlic Dill Sour Pickles
nourishedkitchen.com

In late summer when your local farmer’s market is brimming with baskets of cucumbers, make sour pickles.

Unlike vinegar pickles, true sour pickles are fermented in brine which gives them a salty, sour punch.

Air Fryer Roasted Carrots

Air Fryer Roasted Carrots
sparklestosprinkles.com

These Air Fryer Roasted Carrots are perfectly cooked in the air fryer and dripping with a delectable honey thyme sauce.

This side dish is a wonderful addition to your holiday table and fits every season!

Cucumber and Tomato Salad with Chickpeas

Cucumber and Tomato Salad with Chickpeas
veganhuggs.com

This Cucumber and Tomato Salad is a summertime favorite. It’s loaded with refreshing veggies, protein-rich chickpeas, and tossed with a light, lemony dressing.

You’ll want to make it all summer long for barbecues, picnics, potlucks, and more!

Wild Rice Asparagus Salad

Wild Rice Asparagus Salad
dishnthekitchen.com

Wild Rice Asparagus Salad is a delicious Spring salad with the crunch of fresh asparagus and healthy benefits of wild rice. Bonus: this recipe has lots of info about asparagus growing on a local farm.

Sheet Pan Chicken and Veggies

Sheet Pan Chicken and Veggies
homemadelovely.com

This amazing Sheet Pan Chicken and Veggies recipe is the perfect solution for those busy weeknights when you want a nutritious meal without all the fuss.

Fire Roasted Bell Pepper Pesto

Fire Roasted Bell Pepper Pesto
globalkitchentravels.com

When it’s pepper season, roasting them and transforming them into this delicious fire roasted bell pepper pesto is a great way of preserving them. Use as a dip or as a pasta sauce!

Creamy Corn Chowder

Creamy Corn Chowder
intelligentdomestications.com

This made from scratch Corn Chowder recipe begins with farm fresh corn on the cob. They even use the cob in this delicious recipe.

Tuscan Pomarola Tomato Sauce Pasta

Tuscan Pomarola Tomato Sauce Pasta
the-pasta-project.com

Tuscan pomarola is a delicious traditional homemade tomato sauce from Tuscany. It can be made with a combination of different types of fresh tomatoes or with just one type.

Fresh Spring Salad

Fresh Spring Salad
cleangreensimple.com

Indulge in a burst of flavors with this nutritious and scrumptious spring salad. It’s loaded with a colorful array of veggies that are sure to excite your taste buds.

Dairy-Free Basil Cashew Pesto

Dairy-Free Basil Cashew Pesto
hauteandhealthyliving.com

If you’re looking for ways to use up that fresh basil, this dairy-free pesto is a delicious option. Only a few simple ingredients and it’s so simple to prepare!

Homemade Pico de Gallo

Homemade Pico de Gallo
belleofthekitchen.com

Loaded with fresh ingredients and bursting with flavor, this Homemade Pico de Gallo is a perfect complement to your tacos, enchiladas, or salads. Plus, it’s so easy to whip up that you’ll wonder why you haven’t made it sooner!

Final Words

We hope you’ll try out at least some of these delicious recipes. You will surely love each and every single one of them!

Just remember that by consuming locally grown produce, you’ll support small-scale farmers in your community, thereby reducing food miles and carbon emissions. It’s a small yet significant step towards preserving our planet too.

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About Leah Shelton

Involved in the “green” arena for over 20 years, Leah has worn many hats due to her diverse experience and knowledge in the field. In addition to writing for Agronomag, she’s also a sustainability consultant with a unique perspective on eco-friendly farming practices. Learn more about Agronomag's Editorial Process.

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