Nursery World - Seasonal cooking: Vegetarian pearl barley hotpot

A vegetarian hotpot making the most of seasonal produce.

WHAT’S SEASONAL IN JANUARY?

You will be spoilt for choice when it comes to vegetables in January, with leeks just one of the many types of vegetable that you will find in plentiful supply at the start of the year.

Look out too for beetroot, brussels sprouts, cauliflower, celeriac, kale, kohlrabi, parsnips, shallots and swedes, as they are all ideal for hotpots, either with meat or vegetarian.

NUTRITIONAL VALUE

Leeks are a good source of vitamins A (which aids our immune system and vision), B6 (which helps the body to use and store energy from protein and carbohydrates in food) and K (which is needed for blood to clot). Leeks also contain lots of dietary fibre and minerals such as iron (which is important for making red blood cells and carrying oxygen around the body) and manganese (which helps break down our food).

Register now to continue reading

Thank you for visiting Nursery World and making use of our archive of more than 35,000 expert features, subject guides, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:

What's included