If you are looking to impress your dinners in 2020 you’ll have to do more than avo toast and roasted kale. With a new year, brings new produce trends so if you want to stay ahead of the curb keep an eye out for these fruits and vegetables that are predicted to be trending in 2020.
Brussel Sprouts
Brussel sprouts have been getting an unfair rap for years which is why we are happy to report that in 2020 this healthy green is finally getting its time in the spotlight. Diners are going wild for this humble vegetable which could have something to do with recent research demonstrating the nutrient levels in brussel sprouts are as high as kale. Plus they are delicious, so don’t let the rumours convince you otherwise!
Jackfruit
While Jackfruit has long been popular in South East Asia, the popularity of Jackfruit here in Australia is much more recent and has coincided with more and more people opting to live a meat free lifestyle. Jackfruit has a meaty quality and is often used as a replacement for pulled pork on tacos and burgers. If you haven’t tried pulled jackfruit you’re missing out!
Mushrooms
Ok, technically Mushrooms are not a ‘fruit or vegetable’ but they are trending none the less. People are getting more adventurous with their mushroom choices. It’s no longer just about the button and shiitake mushrooms, chanterelle’s, king trumpets, lion’s mane and oyster mushrooms are all the rage right now. Not only do mushrooms offer fun and interesting texture to a dish, they are also packed with minerals and vitamins including potassium, magnesium and zinc.
Cauliflower
Just as Jackfruit is rising in popularity as an alternative to meat, cauliflower is being used as a low carb replacement for grain and starch. Cauliflower is versatile and has a mild taste so can be used as an alternative or things like pizza bases, rice and even mashed potatoes.
Cabbage
The rise of cabbage is mostly credited to a growing interest in fermentation. Everyone discovered kimchi and suddenly, cabbage is flying off the shelves of supermarkets. A new found interest in the importance of gut health and the knowledge that fermented foods contain healthy probiotics has helped to make this overlooked vegetable a menu staple at all the trendiest establishments.
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