Spring Foods & Recipes
Spring is definitely here. The trees are blooming and dropping petals – and the sunshine is a bit warmer. Spring is a yummy time to focus on eating more of what’s in season and local, so to get you ready, here are seasonal spring foods for everyone!
Make sure to check out my post on seasonal winter eating if you want to read more about why seasonal eating is so good for you and the earth as well as why the problem of food waste is so big. Also, be sure to check out when to throw away food & leftovers.
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Spring Foods
We just started going back to the farmers market again and I love it. While potatoes and citrus are still in full swing, a few spring items are popping up at stalls here and there.
While the rain and cold might be keeping some farmers and customers away, most stalls are beginning to look full of fresh produce again – not to mention more colorful.
Looking for some insider tips to save some money? Read these tips for how to get farmers market deals when and where you can!
What’s in Season in Spring?
Though I love the idea of seasonal eating and I like to think I’m generally aware of a fruit or veggie’s season, I’m always searching for what’s in season now. It’s so easy to forget, and the grocery stores make it awfully confusing.
We saw blueberries the other day at the grocery store. While it’s almost blueberry season, we looked closely at the label and saw that these were grown in Chile – yep, still being flown in from the other hemisphere.
So besides just waiting to see what’s at the Farmers’ Market every weekend, here’s an easy chart to share what’s in season in spring! You can also use the labels on produce to see how local it is and, therefore, how “in season” it might be.
Asparagus
Avocados
Broccoli
Carrots
Garlic
Herbs
Lemons
Lettuces
Mushrooms
Onions
Peas
Pineapples
Radishes
Rhubarb
Spinach
Strawberries
Turnips
Asparagus Recipes
Avocado Recipes
Broccoli Recipes
Fresh Herb Recipes
Check out these tips for how to keep herbs fresh for longer! And don’t miss this easy tutorial on how to dry basil and other herbs!
Lemon Recipes
Lettuce & Kale Recipes
Mushroom Recipes
Onion Recipes
Raspberry Recipes
Spinach Recipes
Strawberry Recipes
Spring Dinner Recipes
Spring dinners are a lovely time for a filling but not so heavy meals. These parmesan chicken rollups are healthy, simple dinner filed with spinach and onions!
This sesame chicken with broccoli is another protein-filled and lighter option. You can serve it with rice or pasta for a yummy, homemade dinner.
This pea soup is plant-based. While the recipe is shown as a small appetizer, you can easily serve it warm in big bowls.
SEASONAL SPRING FOODS
Ingredients
- 1 bunch asparagus
- 2 Tablespoons good olive oil
- salt & freshly cracked pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Break off any tough ends of asparagus.Spread asparagus on baking tray. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt & pepper.Gently roll to mix.
- Roast 20-25 minutes until tender.
Notes
Nutrition
Photos by Food Photographer Lori Rice
My favorite way to eat asparagus!
there are so many great spring recipes here! YUM! your broccoli grape salad looks so so good!
I love these! Definitely a great find that I MUST save for later use. Thanks!
Love this collection of dishes!! I’m definitely bookmarking this and will be coming back to it often for recipe inspiration in the spring!
Trying to eat more vegetables so these recipes are very timely. I love the simplicity of this recipe!