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With a list of fruits and vegetables, this spring produce guide will help you cook and eat seasonally so you can live healthy and support local. Need inspiration? Scroll on to see some seasonal recipes that will help you put the produce to use—from healthy salads to easy dinners recipes!
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Nothing beats the feeling of spring finally making its presence known after a long, dark winter—especially where eating is concerned. We’ve enjoyed our cozy slow cooker pot roasts and creamy soup recipes (and they were all awesome, by the way), but now it’s time to get some fresh ideas on what to do with our bright spring produce!
If you’re looking for more seasonal produce guides, be sure to check back for my summer, fall, and winter guides. They’re coming soon.
All right, let’s jump into what’s in season for spring!
Vegetables in Season for Spring
Spring produce always seems like it just magically appears out of nowhere, out of the dark corner of winter. It’s hard to imagine starting seeds as early as February, but for some of these veggies it’s required, and we are so thankful for it. Here’s a list of vegetables spring has to offer:
- Artichokes
- Asparagus
- Beets
- Broccoli
- Brussels Sprouts
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Collard greens
- Fiddlehead ferns
- Herbs
- Kale
- Leeks
- Mushrooms
- Onions
- Parsnips
- Peas
- Radishes
- Rhubarb
- Spinach
- Sweet potatoes
Fruits in Season for Spring
It’s incredibly refreshing to finally see fruit in season at the break of winter. Everything feels, looks, and tastes so colorful and vibrant! Here’s a list of fruit you’ll want to look out for this spring:
- Avocado
- Lemons
- Limes
- Mango
- Apricot
- Pineapple
- Strawberries
- Kiwi
- Grapefruit
- Cherries
- Mulberries
Spring Produce: Vegetable Recipes
Easy Grilled Asparagus With Charred Lemon
Grilling lemon halves enhances their natural sweetness and makes them juicier with a deeper, more complex flavor. So when you squeeze charred lemon juice over this Grilled Asparagus recipe, you’ll see that it’s a game changer.
Extra-Crispy Roasted Smashed Brussels Sprouts with Parmesan
Easy enough for weeknights and grand enough for holiday dinners, these 4-Ingredient Smashed Brussels Sprouts are tossed with parmesan cheese and garlic, then roasted to crispy perfection!
Best Oven-Roasted Broccoli With Nutritional Yeast
Garlicky cheesy broccoli—but make it healthy! That’s exactly what this fab Oven-Roasted Broccoli With Nutritional Yeast is good for. Nutritional yeast is a great way to add more nutrients to an already nutritious side.
Easy Ground Turkey Stir Fry With Cabbage
This bright & tasty Ground Turkey Stir Fry With Cabbage is tossed in a lip-smacking orange ginger sauce the whole family will love. Easy prep and ready in less than 30 minutes!
The Best Roasted Cauliflower Soup With Cheese
It’s a bold claim, but this Roasted Cauliflower Soup with GOUDA cheese really is the best. It’s packed with deep rich flavors and a little smokiness.
Roasted Artichokes
This spring, I’m urging you to put the jar of marinated artichokes aside and opt for these fresh oven-roasted beauties smothered in garlicky goodness.
Green Goddess Chicken Wrap
This Green Goddess Chicken Wrap holds avocado, leafy greens, sprouts, crisp cucumbers, and a homemade green goddess dressing. It’s truly spring on a plate!
Spring Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup with Dill
This Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup is packed with springtime veggies like peas, leeks, dill, and fresh lemon juice. Save it for a rainy spring day!
Radish & Anchovy Butter Baguette Recipe
Now THIS is the way to eat radishes! Thinly sliced and laid out over salty, buttery hunks of baguette.
Kale & White Bean Thai Curry Soup
A nutrient-dense soup like this is great for those cooler spring days. This Kale and White Bean Soup stands out from the rest with its creamy Thai curry broth with coconut milk.
Spring Pea Risotto
Whether you’re looking for a spring-y side dish or a main, this Spring Pea Risotto works both ways. It’s creamy yet light and incorporates a good measure of herbs and Parmesan cheese.
Leek & Potato Soup
This warming bowl of Leek and Potato Soup is perfect for those chilly days we still find ourselves with in early spring. It’s hearty, nourishing, and a great way to use up those leeks!
Spring Produce: Fruit Recipes
Kiwi Pudding Recipe
Made with fresh kiwis, this vibrant kiwi pudding takes only 30 minutes to prepare! It has coconut milk and a hint of honey for sweetness. It’s creamy, refreshing, and super yummy.
Strawberry Oatmeal Bars
These fruity and crumbly strawberry oatmeal bars are the perfect nourishing snack for kids and adults alike! Best of all, you don’t have to be a baking master to get them done. They’re incredibly easy to make!
Small Batch Apricot Jam
In just 8 minutes you can have your very own homemade apricot jam to slather over your morning toasts, muffins, or drizzle over yogurt. This also makes for a great handcrafted gift for a special friend!
Hawaiian Pizza with Crispy Prosciutto
This sweet and salty Hawaiian Pizza with Crispy Prosciutto is a great way to put pineapple to use in a savory way. You’ll love the pop of bright flavor it brings to your pizza!
Baked Shrimp Quesadilla Recipe With Mango
This Baked Shrimp Quesadilla isn’t your usual quesadilla. This one brings sweet and juicy mango to the mix! You’ll love this refreshing take.
Turmeric Ginger Shots (Wellness Shots)
You can bid farewell to those overpriced store-bought wellness shots. Instead, make your own batch with this refreshing and simple Turmeric Ginger Shot recipe! A high-powered blender and 6 easy-to-find ingredients are all you need.
Mulberry Muffins
Who doesn’t love a fresh and fruity muffin with their morning coffee? These mulberry muffins are perfect for just that. Moist, sweet, and delicious!
Ginger Rhubarb Crisp
The zing from ginger and the tang from rhubarb are a match made in heaven when it comes to desserts—and this Ginger Rhubarb Crisp proves it. Not to mention it’s super easy to make and presents beautifully.
More Seasonal Produce Guides
- Summer Produce Guide
- Fall Produce Guide (Coming soon)
- Winter Produce Guide (Coming soon)
If you try these spring produce recipes, let us know how it went in the 📝 comments below!
