1. Creamy Lemon Pasta
Whenever spring comes around, lemon-themed recipes begin to trend. If you enjoy lightly flavored pastas, this simple lemon pasta recipe is perfect to serve with grilled chicken or shrimp. In a matter of minutes, you’ll feel like you’re visiting the Italian Riviera with this recipe. Pro tip: add some artichokes to this dish for an added punch of flavor.
2. Feta Flatbreads
Calling all cheese lovers! All you need for this amazing side dish are a few store-bought dough balls and a mixture of feta and herbs, such as mint and spinach. After stuffing your dough balls with the feta mixture, simply pan-fry until golden brown on each side. Serve alongside a Greek salad or as an appetizer for a savory spring treat.
3. Lemon Raspberry Baked Oatmeal
If you enjoy meal-prepping your food throughout the week, get breakfast out of the way with this lemon raspberry baked oatmeal. This recipe is gluten and dairy-free, and how amazing is it that the creator put the entire recipe directly in the video caption? After baking for about 45 minutes, you’ll be left with breakfast or an afternoon snack for the entire week!
4. Chickpea Mash Sandwich
Spring is the season for veggie lovers, and chickpeas are a great source of protein to utilize in a seasonal recipe. Grab your favorite sandwich bread and mash your chickpeas with onion, lemon juice, chopped cucumbers and your favorite seasonings to create a vegetarian-friendly lunch option.
5. Spring Roll Bowl
Nothing screams spring like a deconstructed spring roll in bowl form. Made with a base of rice noodles, this dish has all the veggies found in a traditional spring roll as well as minced pork. If you prefer a vegetarian option, you can swap the meat for mushrooms or tofu. Don’t forget to top with sesame oil, soy sauce and sesame seeds for that distinct spring roll flavor.
6. Spring Minestrone
Who says soup season has to be over when spring comes around? This minestrone is absolutely packed with fresh veggies like asparagus, peas, kale, celery and leeks for a light, fresh flavor. The star of the show is the parmesan rinds that pack a punch of flavor to your added pasta and will have you dreaming about this recipe all spring long. Serve alongside fresh toasted bread for the full soup experience.