I live in a country where summer is saturated with a wide array of vegetables and fruits, making it a wonderland for those who love to snack on almost anything raw. But when you think of winter or colder countries in general, you might bypass vegetables altogether or simply eat them less often. Here are some yummy ways to get our vitamins and to keep our digestive system happy in the middle of winter.

Leeks

Onion-like leeks are one of my favorite winter-ish vegetables, so much so that I like to chop them up and freeze them to use throughout the year. They're great to add to a soup or for one-pot stews. One favorite of mine is another thing that usually is eaten in winter: hamsi, also known as the Anatolian anchovy.

Hamsi leek fritters

Make it like a huge pancake or in smaller portions, this recipe will surprise you with how well it works together.

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