Stone fruits include peaches, olives, nectarines, mangoes, plums, cherries, lychees, apricots, and dates, which all have big, hard seeds or pits. They're all good sources of fibre, Vitamins A and C, and potassium.
While they're all tasty on their own, you might want to try them in any of these recipes:
Grilled Nectarines
Cut nectarines in half and remove the seeds before grilling. Brush both sides with a neutral oil (corn oil, for example) and a pinch of brown sugar. Grill for 3 to 5 minutes, turning once or twice until lightly browned. Serve with arugula, toasted pine nuts, and crumbled feta cheese as a side dish or dessert, or as a salad with arugula, crumbled feta cheese, and toasted pine nuts.
Roasted plums
Toss halved, pitted plums with a little canola oil on a baking sheet. Drizzle with honey and a sprinkling of cinnamon, if preferred. Roast for 30 minutes at 375° F, or until soft. Serve with Greek yoghurt on top.
Peach salsa
Dice two ripe but still somewhat firm peaches and two medium tomatoes for peach salsa. To taste, add a little chopped red onion, jalapeno pepper, cilantro, garlic, and lime juice. Serve alongside grilled fish or chicken, tacos, and other Mexican dishes.
Important read: THESE ARE THE FRUITS YOU SHOULD BE EATING THIS SUMMER.
