23 Healthy Spring Vegetable Recipes You're Guaranteed to Love
At the end of a long winter, is there anything better than the fresh taste of healthy spring veggies?
The answer, of course, is a hearty no.
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Sweet peas, grassy asparagus, meaty artichokes and the first delicate strawberries — these are the flavors that let us know the cold is receding and summer days will soon be here. In the meantime, you can enjoy these fresh and tasty meals that highlight the best of what the season has to offer.
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1. Strawberry-avocado salad with poppy seed dressing recipe
Plump, sweet strawberries are finally back in season after a long winter. Enjoy them here alongside tender baby greens and creamy avocado.
2. Spring veggie bowl with jade pearl rice, kohlrabi & coconut tahini sauce recipe
This gorgeous dish makes good use of early spring veggies, like kohlrabi and purple broccoli, while looking just as pretty as the first blooming flowers of the season.
3. Creamy sweet potato & asparagus lasagna recipe
Springtime can still be chilly, but this meatless lasagna featuring asparagus and sweet potato will warm you right up.
4. Fresh fava bean & almond spread recipe
Fresh fava beans take a little extra work to prepare compared to their canned counterparts, but their fresh taste and creamy texture make the effort well worth your time.
5. Sun-dried tomato & feta-stuffed artichokes recipe
Artichokes are finally coming into season, and there’s no better way to enjoy them than stuffed with savory sun-dried tomatoes, feta, garlic and parsley.
6. Fresh pea & Greek yogurt frittata recipe
Sweet spring peas and farm-fresh eggs combine to make a frittata that feels light but utterly satisfying.
7. Springtime crostini, 3 ways
Colorful crostini is the perfect way to showcase springtime stars like asparagus and strawberries.
8. Strawberry-lemonade scones recipe
Bright and sweet, these strawberry-lemonade scones welcome spring with a smile.
9. Creamy lemon-spring vegetable pasta
Asparagus, artichokes, peas, basil and lemony pasta combined make for a hearty, spring-appropriate dish.
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10. Spring salad Niçoise
This light and refreshing salad highlights spring flavors like asparagus and butter lettuce. It looks almost too good to eat.
11. Cardoon risotto recipe
Cardoon, an ancient relative of artichokes that tastes like a combination of artichoke hearts and celery, is best eaten in spring. Cardoons are gaining popularity in the U.S., and this creamy risotto makes it easy to see why.
12. Lemony cucumber-cream cheese sandwich recipe
These delicate spring sandwiches, featuring cream cheese, lemon, cucumber and herbs, are the perfect teatime treat.
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A version of this article was originally published in March 2015.
13. Green goddess pasta with asparagus & peas recipe
Loaded with grassy asparagus and sweet peas, this springtime dish will shake off your winter blues.
14. Spicy skillet spinach-artichoke dip
There’s nothing more classic — and filling — than a spinach-artichoke dip. And this one’s got a spicy kick that’ll have you coming for thirds.
15. Fresh pea & ricotta tartines with spring vegetables recipe
These tartines really highlight the beautiful freshness of spring vegetables accented by mild, creamy ricotta.
16. Strawberry-rhubarb bourbon cobbler with ginger-oat scones recipe
Strawberry and rhubarb is the most spring-y of dessert flavor combinations, and this sweet-tart cobbler makes the most of both.
17. Spring asparagus salad with couscous recipe
Thanks to all the veggies, this dish feels light, but couscous makes it hearty enough to keep you feeling full.
18. Pan-fried morel mushrooms recipe
Morels are a springtime delicacy that should be savored. With this simple preparation, they’re really allowed to shine.
19. Gluten-free fiddlehead ferns, nettle & ricotta gnudi recipe
Fiddleheads are a rare treat, but you can sometimes find them at the farmers market, local roadside stands or even in your own backyard. Enjoy them here with another spring delicacy — nettles — and a delicious gluten-free gnudi.
20. One-pot spring pasta salad with dill & lemony vinaigrette
Any one-pot recipe is a winner in our book, and this spring pasta with asparagus, dill and many other fresh ingredients is no exception.
21. Morel mushroom & asparagus tart recipe
Earthy morel mushrooms and grassy asparagus make this tart a seasonal standout.
22. Fiddlehead & tomato salad with pecorino recipe
Fiddleheads (which taste like a mix of green beans, artichokes and asparagus) make a lovely pair with acidic tomatoes and nutty pecorino in this salad.
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23. Asparagus tacos
Asparagus and queso fresco — among other tasty ingredients — wrapped up in a warm tortilla? Count us all the way in.
24. Spring Vegetable Stir-Fry
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Stir fries are really versatile, and once you’re comfortable, the possibilities are limitless. Instead of sticking to using the traditional Chinese ingredients for your next dinner, seek for alternatives such as zucchini and asparagus! Even add some more cherry tomatoes as a topping– trust me everyone will love it.
25. Steamed Artichokes with Garlic Aioli
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Whether you are hosting a dinner party or attending a brunch with the girls, this steamed artichoke is the way to go. The recipe includes garlic aioli and is strong so just be mindful of who your audience is and plan by their taste.
26. Kale & Bacon Salad with Honey-Horseradish Vinaigrette
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Wondering how to incorporate kale into your diet? This is the salad for you. It’s the ideal spring side dish, complete with feta, luscious avocados, and an egg. If this is your first time making vinaigrette, don’t worry. Step-by-step instructions are available here.
27. Asparagus and Prosciutto Crustless Quiche
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With asparagus back in season, this crustless quiche is to die for. Topped with prosciutto and cheese, we can put our good asparagus to work. This dinner is light and easy to prepare – so perfect for a weekend meal.
28. Rose Harissa Roasted Carrots over Hummus
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If you love hummus as I do, this roasted carrots dish serves excellent as an appetizer. The bonus: toasted nuts on top that add flavor and really bring the dish to life.
29. Asparagus Soup
Image: Southern living
Sometimes a light meal is all a person needs. Maybe it’s because your stomach is uneasy or you’re simply craving it. This asparagus soup takes 15-30 minutes to make and despite the short time, it does not detract from the richness of its taste
30. Creamy Salmon Fettuccine and Spring Vegetables
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Pasta has to be one of the biggest blessings humanity has given us. This recipe of salmon fettuccine allows us to make the most of our spring vegetables. Lemon zest, green peas, and dill elevate this dish.
31. Orzo Salad With Shrimp And Lemon Dressing
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As a huge salad lover, there could never be too many to try especially if it has shrimp. It is ready in under 30 minutes and it is filling yet light. With its bright tangy dressing, it makes for a tasty lunch.
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