SPRING
A time for new beginnings…
and new possibilities.
Apricot
Blood Oranges
Grapefruit
Mandarins
Mango
Cauliflower
Celery
Chicory
Dandelion Greens
Fava Beans
Springtime Ingredients
Leeks
Parsnips
Peas
Radishes
Scallion
Salad Leaves
Spinach
Wild garlic
Parsley
Asparagus
Springtime Recipes
Spring is the perfect time to incorporate fresh, seasonal ingredients into your meals. Here are some healthy springtime recipes to inspire your cooking:
Breakfast
Spring Vegetable Frittata
Ingredients: Asparagus, cherry tomatoes, spinach, eggs, feta cheese.
Instructions: Sauté asparagus, cherry tomatoes, and spinach in a skillet. Pour beaten eggs over the vegetables and cook until set. Sprinkle feta cheese on top and broil until golden brown.
Berry Chia Seed Pudding
Ingredients: Chia seeds, almond milk, honey, mixed berries.
Instructions: Mix chia seeds, almond milk, and honey in a bowl. Let it sit overnight in the fridge. Top with fresh mixed berries before serving.
Lunch
Strawberry Spinach Salad
Ingredients: Fresh spinach, sliced strawberries, avocado, goat cheese, walnuts, balsamic vinaigrette.
Instructions: Toss spinach, strawberries, avocado, and goat cheese in a large bowl. Sprinkle walnuts on top and drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette.
Quinoa Tabbouleh
Ingredients: Quinoa, parsley, mint, cucumber, tomatoes, lemon juice, olive oil.
Instructions: Cook quinoa according to package instructions. Combine with chopped parsley, mint, cucumber, and tomatoes. Dress with lemon juice and olive oil.
Dinner
Lemon Herb Grilled Chicken
Ingredients: Chicken breasts, lemon juice, garlic, thyme, rosemary, olive oil.
Instructions: Marinate chicken breasts in lemon juice, minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, and olive oil. Grill until fully cooked. Serve with a side of roasted spring vegetables.
Spring Pea and Asparagus Risotto
Ingredients: Arborio rice, vegetable broth, asparagus, peas, Parmesan cheese, shallots, white wine.
Instructions: Sauté shallots in olive oil. Add Arborio rice and cook until translucent. Gradually add vegetable broth and white wine, stirring constantly. Add asparagus and peas. Stir in Parmesan cheese before serving.
Snacks
Cucumber Hummus Bites
Ingredients: Cucumber, hummus, cherry tomatoes, fresh dill.
Instructions: Slice cucumber into rounds. Top each slice with a dollop of hummus, a cherry tomato half, and a sprig of dill.
Edamame with Sea Salt
Ingredients: Edamame, sea salt.
Instructions: Steam edamame and sprinkle with sea salt.
Dessert
Rhubarb Strawberry Crisp
Ingredients: Rhubarb, strawberries, rolled oats, almond flour, honey, coconut oil.
Instructions: Combine chopped rhubarb and strawberries in a baking dish. Mix rolled oats, almond flour, honey, and melted coconut oil. Sprinkle oat mixture over the fruit and bake until golden brown.
Lemon Yogurt Parfait
Ingredients: Greek yogurt, lemon zest, honey, granola.
Instructions: Mix Greek yogurt with lemon zest and honey. Layer with granola in a glass.
Enjoy these fresh and healthy spring recipes! More ideas to come.