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Spring Recipes

Spring is here, and it’s the perfect time to refresh your meals with light, veggie-packed dishes that actually make you feel good. Start with Asparagus Pasta with Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce for something fresh, and don’t miss the Perfect Eggless Lemon Bars for a sweet little treat.

🏆 TOP RATED SPRING RECIPES

Discover our top-rated spring recipes, full of fresh, feel-good dishes perfect for warmer days and lighter meals.

Asparagus Pasta

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An asparagus pasta dish enrobed in tangy, salty, lemon garlic butter sauce. Perfect for a special occasion spring lunch or dinner. 

Simple Borscht Soup

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Cleanse your blood and liver with simple borscht soup, made with beets, cabbage, carrots, and onions with fresh dill.

Eggless Lemon Bars

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If you love lemon bars like I do, but you don’t love all the eggs, this eggless lemon bar will satisfy and delight you. 

Fresh Arugula Salad

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This arugula salad is made with just 5 ingredients and complements perfectly with meats, grains, eggs, and root vegetables.  

Grilled Vegetable Salad

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Grilled asparagus and other vegetables, with feta cheese, tomatoes, roasted garlic vinaigrette, and reduced balsamic glaze.

Green Detox Soup

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A simple green soup made with zucchini, green beans, celery, and fresh herbs that’s designed for easy digestion and detox.

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LATEST SPRING RECIPES

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    Summer Squash & Arugula Salad
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  • Instant Pot whole beets
    Easy Instant Pot Whole Beets

CLEANSE AND DETOX

Discover our favorite cleanse and detox recipes designed to help you reset and feel your best.

  • Kale soup
    Cleanse and Detox Kale Soup
  • CCF tea
    Digest & Detox With CCF Tea (Cumin, Coriander & Fennel)
  • Green Detox Soup (Bieler’s Broth)
  • Vegan Borscht Beet Soup (Oil-free)
  • beet soup with greens
    Beet Soup With Greens (Instant Pot)
See more Cleanse and Detox →

SALAD AND SIDES

Explore our favorite spring salads and sides that pair perfectly with any spring meal.

  • arugula salad
    Arugula Salad with Lemon & Olive Oil
  • roasted vegetable salad
    Grilled Vegetable Salad With Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette & Feta
  • chickpeas and greens
    Chickpeas and Greens with Sesame Seeds & Lemon
  • moong sprouts salad
    Indian Bean Sprout Salad with Green Mango
  • savory beets with turmeric and ghee
    Savory Beetroot with Ghee and Walnut Oil
See more Spring Salads and Sides →

FARMER'S MARKET AND GARDEN

Make the most of spring produce with our favorite farmer’s market and garden-inspired recipes.

  • asparagus pasta
    Asparagus Pasta With Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce
  • Fennel Bulb side dish
    How to Cook Tasty Fennel Bulb
  • Spiced Steamed Beets
    Sweet Spiced Steamed Beets
  • cabbage stir-fry with coconut
    Easy Cabbage Thoran Recipe – Kerala Style Stir Fry
  • asparagus farro risotto
    Asparagus Farro Risotto
See more Farmer's Market and Garden →

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SPRING RECIPE VIDEOS

These spring recipe videos are full of fresh ideas, simple steps, and all the seasonal flavor you need.


ALL SPRING RECIPES

Find all our favorite spring recipes in one place, from light lunches to fresh dinners and everything in between.

  • Eggless Lemon Bars
    Easy Eggless Lemon Bars Recipe (with Vegan Option)
  • refreshing summer drink
    This Cooling Summer Drink is Loaded with Antioxidants
  • Easy Lemon Butter Sauce Recipe - Simple and Delicious
  • balanced green salad
    Simple Balanced Green Salad
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  • asparagus, swiss chard, and peppers
    Asparagus, Swiss Chard & Red Pepper
  • hearty Persian Cucumber salad
    Hearty Persian-Style Cucumber Salad
  • Fresh Cilantro Chutney
  • Sprouted Mung Bean Sauté
    Vegan Bean Sprout Stir Fry with Coconut (Upkari)
  • foodie experiences pike place market
    Foodie Experiences Of A Vegetarian In Seattle And Portland
  • Cream of Celery Soup
    Easy Cream of Celery Soup with Potatoes
  • Avocado Smoothie with Berries
    Avocado Smoothie with Banana
  • cooking with turmeric
    I Was Told to ‘Put Turmeric in Every Dish.’ Here's Why I’m Glad I Listened!
  • Swiss chard pie
    Rustic Swiss Chard Pie with Spelt Crust
  • whole mung dal
    Mung Beans with Cumin, Ghee & Turmeric
  • Chinese scallion pancake
    Flavorful Chinese Scallion Pancakes
  • Cauliflower and Greens Salad
    Easy Mediterranean Salad with Spiced Cauliflower and Greens
  • spring beets
    Beets: Your Natural Spring Detox Ally
  • Probiotic Buttermilk Health Benefits & Recipe (Takra)
  • salad is the perfect spring detox food
    The Best Spring Detox Foods for Mind & Body
  • banana pancakes
    Banana Pancake with Buttermilk
  • Is Celery Good For You?
  • Flaky tart dough
    Tartine’s Flaky Tart Pastry
  • Braised Buttered Cabbage
    Braised Ghee Cabbage, Two Ways
  • vegetarian kimchi recipe
    Two Fermented Vegetarian Kimchi Recipes
  • Kimchi Tradition of 2000 years
    Why The 2,000-Year Kimchi Tradition Is Here To Stay
  • Lemon butter sauce for spring
    How To Protect Your Health During Spring
  • Barley Cereal Breakfast
  • Cooked Bananas
    Two Cooked Banana Recipes
  • Butternut Squash Soup for Liver Health
  • quinoa soup spring greens radish
    Quinoa Soup with Spring Greens and Radish
  • 15 Fresh Spring Vegetarian Recipes
  • spring crocus
    The Story Of Easter & Spring Recipes
  • Moong Dal Recipes
    15 Easy and Delicious Green Moong Dal Recipe Ideas
  • Jacobsen Salt Co. packaged salt
    Salt Guide: This Quality Sea Salt Looks Like Shaved Ice, And Tastes Like The Sea
  • instant pot
    8 Easy Spring Recipes To Help You Feel Good
  • 40 Vegetarian Side Dishes
  • Curried lentil with green mango
    Indian Lentil Curry with Green Mango Recipe (Vegan)
  • moong dal
    Simple Moong Dal Recipe in Instant Pot or Stovetop
  • Butternut squash and Fennel SOup
    Butternut Squash & Fennel Root Soup
  • Creamy Vegan Potato Soup
    Easy Vegan Creamy Potato Soup
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Early Summer Recipes

Celebrate early summer with fresh, vibrant recipes made for sunny days and lighter eating—perfect for enjoying the season’s best flavors.

  • refreshing summer drink
    This Cooling Summer Drink is Loaded with Antioxidants
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