25 Ways To Enjoy Spring Vegetables

Hello! I’m Anne, from Craving Something Healthy.  I’m incredibly honored to create this, 25 Ways To Enjoy Spring Vegetables, round-up for the lovely Amee, while she’s (hopefully) getting some much needed rest. I met Amee last fall, when we were suite-mates at Blog Brûlée, a weekend conference for healthy food bloggers. Immediately, I loved her because she gave me the big bedroom with the en suite bathroom, even though she arrived first. Yep, Amee is every bit as kind, wonderful and adorable as she seems, and has the cutest southern drawl.  She’s the best, and we wish her the very best in her recovery.

It’s finally spring, which is synonymous with lighter and healthier eating.  Hooray for spring!

I’m feeling a strong urge to ditch the casseroles and potatoes, and hit the farmers market to stock up on fresh herbs and colorful veggies. I love to create fresh, plant-based meals, but, instead of one of my recipes, today, I’m sharing a roundup of recipes using spring vegetables which were all contributed by Blog Brûlée alumnae. You will find so many wonderful recipes here, from a talented group of friends. Get your pinning finger ready, there is something here for everyone!

25 Dietitian-Approved Ways To Enjoy Spring Vegetables

Sweets and Beets with Thyme Scented Pink Salt|Kumquat

Salmon Ceviche with Cucumbers and Radishes|Nutritioulicious

Strawberry Spinach Salad|Nourished Simply

Peanut Soba Noodles with Crispy Tofu and Spring Vegetables|Nutritioulicious

Apricot Bread with Basil|Cape Fear Nutrition

Grilled Chicken and Asparagus Salad|Amee’s Savory Dish

Field Greens, Asparagus, Eggs, and Sunflower Seed Salad|Cape Fear Nutrition

Spring Vegetable Frittata|Craving Something Healthy

Salmon Asparagus Bundles|Living Well Kitchen

Creamy Garlic Spring Pasta|Uproot Kitchen

Strawberry Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing|Cape Fear Nutrition

Crustless Quiche with Spring Vegetables|Fannetastic Food

Gnocchi with Spring Greens and Crimini Mushrooms|Teaspoon of Spice

Zucchini Tomato and Onion Bake|Nutrition Starring You

Strawberry Arugula Salad with Chicken, Goat Cheese and Almonds|EA Stewart Spicy RD Nutrition

Frisee Breakfast Salad with Bacon and Eggs|Uproot Kitchen

Green Garlic and Asparagus Couscous|Teaspoon of Spice

Grilled Shrimp with Garlic Scape Thai Basil Pesto|Craving Something Healthy

Baked Summer Squash with Gruyere|Nourished Simply

Sugar Snap Peas with Pecans and Feta|Marisa Moore Nutrition

Strawberry Oatmeal Breakfast Muffins|Marisa Moore Nutrition

Spring Vegetable Flatbread Pizza|Mom’s Kitchen Handbook

Asparagus Quiche|Meal Makeover Moms

Zucchini Au Gratin Cups|Nutrition Starring You

Edamame Tomato Basil Salad|Robin’s Bite

Also, one more shameless plug (and an affiliate link)… If you’re hungry for more vegetable recipes, check out this e-cookbook called The Casual Veggie. This is a project I was involved with, along with many other healthy food bloggers, and it’s a great “how to” and “what to I do with” guide to pretty much every vegetable out there.

Happy spring everyone!

Anne Danahy MS RDN, is a registered dietitian nutritionist who provides nutrition writing, marketing and recipe development services. She blogs at Craving Something Healthy, and eats wherever good food is found.   Follow her on Facebook,  Pinterest, Twitter and Instagram.