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26 Healthy Recipes Packed With Spring's Freshest Produce

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.

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 spring season has to offer, from crisp, fresh salads to creamy pastas that get a boost of brightness from green peas and asparagus.

Italian Carrot Salad

Cooking In the Keys.

Ribbons of bright, crisp carrot are the soul of this spring salad, while sweet cherry tomatoes, a lemon vinaigrette, and Mediterranean herbs round things out.

Get the recipe from Cooking In the Keys.

Crunchy Beet Slaw Salad

Julie's Apron.

Cabbage, beets, carrots, peppers, and spinach are just some of the good-for-you ingredients that pack this shredded slaw with vitamins, fiber, and most importantly, flavor. Use as a topping for your favorite sandwiches and burgers, or as a side dish with grilled meats or seafood.

Get the recipe from Julie’s Apron.

Asparagus Rice

Cooking In The Keys.

Rice is one of our go-to side dishes, so we’re always looking for ways to bump up its nutrient density. That’s why we love this spring-y recipe, which adds fresh asparagus, parsley, and lemon to jasmine rice for a lovely, simple side dish.

Get the recipe from Cooking In The Keys.

Air Fryer Honey Glazed Roasted Carrots

The Scatty Mum.

Carrots are one vegetable that even picky kids usually like, and this honey-glazed carrot recipe is bound to be a hit in your home. Best of all, it’s easily made in the air-fryer (pick up some air-fryer basket liners to make clean-up a breeze).

Get the recipe from The Scatty Mum.

Pesto Orzo Salad

Mama's On a Budget.

Perfect for lunch or a light dinner, this pesto orzo salad is loaded with spring spinach, cherry tomatoes, and pesto. You can try making pesto from scratch if you have fresh herbs on hand to really boost the seasonal flavor.

Get the recipe from Mama’s On a Budget.

Sesame Soy Asparagus and Mushrooms

Sassy Chopsticks.

Sweet asparagus and earthy mushrooms are a combination that will always make us swoon, but these veggies are even more delicious when tossed with sesame oil, soy sauce, and other savory seasonings.

Get the recipe from Sassy Chopsticks.

Garlic Parmesan Green Beans

Little Chef Within.

Move over boring boiled green beans — these blanched and blistered beans are bursting with flavor, especially once they’re tossed with Parmesan cheese, garlic, and lemon juice.

Get the recipe from Little Chef Within.

Creamy Tortellini With Peas & Asparagus

Chef Elizabeth Reese.

How can you make a creamy pasta dish a little more nutritious? Add in some fresh spring vegetables. Bright, sweet green peas and asparagus go a long way to lighten up this craveably creamy tortellini recipe, ideal for those chilly, early spring nights.

Get the recipe from Chef Elizabeth Reese.

Spring Veggie Bowl With Jade Pearl Rice, Kohlrabi & Coconut Tahini Sauce

Image: Keepin’ It Kind

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.

Get the recipe from Keepin’ It Kind.

Creamy Sweet Potato & Asparagus Lasagna

Image: SheKnows

Springtime can still be chilly, but this meatless lasagna featuring asparagus and sweet potato will warm you right up.