20 Spring Vegetable Recipes You Have to Try

The arrival of spring brings a welcome burst of fresh vegetables to markets and gardens. After the long winter months, there's something special about fresh asparagus, sweet early carrots, and the crunch of peas right out of the garden.

If you want to skip straight to our favorite recipes, try our quick pickled asapargus or pickled carrots, or this incredible salad with marinated asparagus and oranges. These spring vegetables will give you those vibrant colors and nutritional benefits that our bodies crave after winter.

I've been cooking up a storm with all these seasonal goodies and wanted to share my favorite spring vegetables recipe collection with you. Nothing fancy or complicated here - just simple, tasty ways to enjoy what's in season right now.

Some of these recipes are old family favorites, while others are new ways to enjoy those fresh spring offerings.

1

Quick Pickled Asparagus

Pickled Asparagus are perfect to add to a charcuterie board, give as a hostess gift, garnish a bloody mary or just for snacking. This recipe requires no water bath canning.

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2

Brown Sugar Honey Glazed Carrots

Over the top impressive honey brown sugar carrots are not too sweet and super easy to make. They're topped with chopped nuts and feta cheese for additional punches of flavor!

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3

Spring Pea Risotto

If you’ve ever been nervous to make risotto, check out this recipe! No babysitting required! You add the broth to the rice, cover it, and come back to delicious, creamy risotto! A perfect vegetarian main course or a delicious side dish to any main course.

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4

Air Fryer Asparagus Parmesan

Tasty and healthy, air fryer asparagus parmesan is a great way to roast your favorite vegetables quickly and efficiently, without heating up the whole kitchen.

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5

Steamed Artichokes

Mediterranean style steamed artichokes are a delicious spring appetizer or vegetable. Naturally low-carb and keto friendly.

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6

Pasta Salad with Asparagus

Pasta Salad with Asparagus is a snap to make with fancied up bottled dressing. It's made healthier than most with the added veggies.

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7

Lemon Spring Orzo Pasta Salad with Feta and Asparagus

Sure to be a crowd pleaser, this lemon orzo salad with feta and asparagus is delicious and healthy. Great for meal prep and parties…

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8

Roasted Asparagus with Lemon and Garlic

This quick and easy roasted asparagus recipe combines lemon and garlic for a simple side dish that complements just about any main course. 

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9

Roasted Radishes and Carrots with Compound Butter

These roasted radishes and carrots are beautiful, easy, and full of flavor thanks to the dill and garlic compound butter.

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10

Salad with Oranges, Goat Cheese, and Marinated Asparagus

Asparagus marinated in citrus vinaigrette is the star of this salad with tangy oranges, creamy goat cheese, and toasted pecans.

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11

Quick Pickled Carrots

Quick pickled carrots are a breeze to make and perfect for serving numerous ways. Besides charcuterie boards, salads and snacking they make an amazing hostess gift.

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12

Pasta e Piselli (Pasta with Peas)

This Pasta e Piselli is a light and simple Neapolitan pea pasta that makes for a great easy weeknight dinner.

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13

Healthy Banana Carrot Muffins Recipe

Perfect for breakfast, brunch or snacking these Banana Carrot Muffins are lightly sweet and full of nutritious ingredients.

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14

Easy Chicken Quiche Recipe with Asparagus

An easily customizable quiche that can be made with your choice of meat, vegetables and cheese - perfect for any meal of the day!

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15

10 Minute Garlic Bok Choy Recipe

Crisp, fresh, and bursting with loads of unexpected flavor, this Garlic Bok Choy Recipe is guaranteed to be your new favorite side dish. Ready in just 10 minutes, enjoy this easy vegetarian side dish with chicken, beef, or fish.

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16

Pea, Spring Onion and Courgette Tart

This deceptively easy pea, spring onion and courgette tart is the perfect thing for a spring or summer dinner! Vegetarian and ready in 30 minutes.

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17

Pickled Radishes Recipe [Video]

Pickled radishes are fast and easy to make in less than 30 minutes with just a handful of ingredients. For this delicious snack or side dish, all you will need is pickling salt, sugar, peppercorns, garlic cloves, bay leaf, rice wine vinegar, red Thai chili peppers, and radishes. They are tangy, crunchy, and just a bit spicy.

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18

Vegan Pasta Primavera

This vegan pasta primavera recipe is loaded with fresh spring vegetables in a creamy dairy-free sauce. It’s light, bright, and satisfying.

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19

Buttered Sautéed Leeks

This easy and tender buttered sautéed leeks recipe makes the perfect quick and tasty side dish when in need of both comfort and nutrition.

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20

Air Fryer Beets

Succulent and tender, these air fryer beets are a swift and splendid option for a snack or side dish. Ready in a fraction of the time.

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