这个季节你应吃7种水果与蔬菜

 　　There are three major benefits to buying foods according to the season: better taste, more nutrients¹, and cheaper prices! I’m Hungry Girl Lisa Lillien, and I'm sharing seven of my favorite fall fruits and veggies.

　　购买应季食物有三个好处：味道更好，更有营养，价格更低。我是饥饿女孩丽莎莉莲，现在要跟大家分享我秋季最爱的水果和蔬菜。

　　Apples

　　苹果

　　I like my apples like I like the weather—nice and crisp! There's such a wide range to choose from: tart² Granny Smith, sweet Pink Lady, mild Golden Delicious, sweet-tart Fuji (my favorite!), and more.

　　我喜欢苹果就像喜欢这样的天气-舒服香脆！可选择的苹果品种范围很广：史密斯奶奶，粉红女士，黄帅，富士（我的最爱！），等等。

　　Butternut Squash

　　冬南瓜

　　Remember when Joey from Friends made fun of Ross for calling it “squatternut bosh”? Call it whatever you want, the cool-weather squash is a must-have in my book. It has a slightly sweet flavor and it's seriously filling. It's also an excellent source of vitamin A and vitamin C, both of which are great to take in as we head into cold season. Butternut squash is fantastic steamed & mashed³, cubed & cooked in a skillet, and even baked into French fries!

　　还记得老友记中乔伊取笑罗斯时称之为“squatternut波什”?不管叫它什么,是冷天时我必不可少的食物。味道微甜，瓤多。富含维生素A和维生素C,这两者都是我们在寒冷季节不可缺少的。冬南瓜是可以蒸碎，也可以放入锅中成块煮。甚至烤成薯条!最后一个的改变你的生活。

　　Brussels Sprouts⁴

　　球芽甘蓝

　　Brussels sprouts have made a comeback in the past few years; they’re not the boring boiled veggies grandma used to make!

　　球芽甘蓝在过去几年又开始被人们所喜爱。它们再也不是奶奶给我做的那种难吃的水煮蔬菜！

　　When cooked right, Brussels sprouts are tender and delicious with a slightly nutty taste. Get creative with sauces (balsamic vinegar, teriyaki marinade, marinara, etc.) and different mix-ins (like nuts, dried fruit, and crumbled⁵ bacon)! Not quite sure how to prepare them? First, slice off and discard the tough ends; then cut them in half.

　　当煮法合适，球芽甘蓝会有淡淡的好吃的坚果味。创意调味料(香醋,红烧的腌料,海员式沙司,等等)和不同的拌料(如坚果、干果和培根)!不太清楚如何准备吗?首先,把硬的部分切下来扔掉，然后把它们切成两半。

　　Next, steam them in the microwave, toss them in a slow cooker with a little liquid, or bake them in the oven at a high temp. Easy peasy!

　　接下来,放进微波炉蒸,用少量汤在锅里慢炖,或用高温在烤箱内烤。就是这么简单!

　　Spaghetti Squash

　　西葫芦

　　Anyone who knows me knows that I love this squash! It’s a great swap⁶ for pasta: You can save loads of calories and carbs, but you'll still feel like you're eating a bowl of spaghetti.

　　任何认识我的人都知道我爱这种瓜!这个可以替代意大利面:你可以节省大量的热量和碳水化合物,但你仍然会觉得像是在吃意大利面。

　　Beets⁷

　　甜菜

　　They're super easy to make, and they'll crush a potato-chip craving⁸ for a fraction of the calories.

　　很容易制作，并且可以抵消一小片薯片的热量。

　　Cauliflower

　　菜花

　　Cauliflower is the gift that keeps on giving. You can even use those mashies as a light topping for shepherd's pie. Try it!

　　菜花随处可见。你甚至可以用它做土豆牛肉派。去试试吧！

　　Acorn⁹ Squash

　　小青南瓜

　　The sweet, nutty flavor of acorn squash makes it the perfect way to round out this list.

　　甜香味使得小青南瓜也在这7种可选的水果蔬菜之列。

1 nutrients   

n.（食品或化学品）营养物，营养品( nutrient的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• a lack of essential nutrients 基本营养的缺乏
• Nutrients are absorbed into the bloodstream. 营养素被吸收进血液。 来自《简明英汉词典》

2 tart   

adj.酸的；尖酸的，刻薄的；n.果馅饼；淫妇

参考例句：

• She was learning how to make a fruit tart in class.她正在课上学习如何制作水果馅饼。
• She replied in her usual tart and offhand way.她开口回答了，用她平常那种尖酸刻薄的声调随口说道。

3 mashed   

a.捣烂的

参考例句：

• two scoops of mashed potato 两勺土豆泥
• Just one scoop of mashed potato for me, please. 请给我盛一勺土豆泥。

4 sprouts   

n.新芽，嫩枝( sprout的名词复数 )v.发芽( sprout的第三人称单数 )；抽芽；出现；（使）涌现出

参考例句：

• The wheat sprouts grew perceptibly after the rain. 下了一场雨，麦苗立刻见长。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
• The sprouts have pushed up the earth. 嫩芽把土顶起来了。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》

5 crumbled   

（把…）弄碎， （使）碎成细屑( crumble的过去式和过去分词 )； 衰落； 坍塌； 损坏

参考例句：

• He crumbled the bread in his fingers. 他用手指把面包捻碎。
• Our hopes crumbled when the business went bankrupt. 商行破产了，我们的希望也破灭了。

6 swap   

n.交换；vt.交换，用...作交易

参考例句：

• I will swap you my bicycle for your radio.我想拿我的自行车换你的收音机。
• This comic was a swap that I got from Nick.这本漫画书是我从尼克那里换来的。

7 beets   

甜菜( beet的名词复数 )； 甜菜根； （因愤怒、难堪或觉得热而）脸红

参考例句：

• Beets are Hank's favorite vegetable. 甜菜根是汉克最爱吃的蔬菜。
• In this enlargement, barley, alfalfa, and sugar beets can be differentiated. 在这张放大的照片上，大麦，苜蓿和甜菜都能被区分开。

8 craving   

n.渴望,热望

参考例句：

• a craving for chocolate 非常想吃巧克力
• She skipped normal meals to satisfy her craving for chocolate and crisps. 她不吃正餐，以便满足自己吃巧克力和炸薯片的渴望。

9 acorn   

n.橡实，橡子

参考例句：

• The oak is implicit in the acorn.橡树孕育于橡子之中。
• The tree grew from a small acorn.橡树从一粒小橡子生长而来。