Spring has officially sprung! With warmer weather comes an avalanche of delicious produce coming into season. Fruits and vegetables like asparagus, beets, strawberries, and papaya become more fresh and readily available. Take advantage of these seasonal grocery store superstars by incorporating them into your spring menu. What better way to celebrate the season of new beginnings than with an arsenal of fresh, creative recipes?

Read below for a recipe roundup incorporating seasonal favorites asparagus, beets, strawberries, and papaya.

Asparagus

Roasted Garlic and Asparagus Soup, Diethood

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus, Wholesome Yum

Baked Asparagus Fries with Vegan Lemon Garlic Mayo, Create Mindfully

Balsamic Roasted New Potatoes with Asparagus, Wallflower Kitchen

Vegan Risotto with Asparagus and Peas, My Darling Vegan

Beets

Pink Beet Latte, What Great Grandma Ate

Beet Hummus, Jessica in the Kitchen

Oven Baked Beet Chips, A Spicy Perspective

Roasted Green Beans with Beets, Feta & Walnuts, Better Homes & Gardens

Strawberries

Gluten Free Strawberry Yogurt Bread, Ms. Modify

Berry Salad with Almond-Cranberry Crusted Goat Cheese, Skinny Taste

Grilled Salmon with Strawberry Jalapeno Salsa, Recipe Runner

Filet Mignon and Balsamic Strawberries, Allrecipes

Strawberry and Coconut Mousse with Cardamon Nut Crumble, Myntan’s Kitchen

Papaya

Turmeric Papaya Smoothie, Cooking LSL

Thai Style Papaya Salad Rolls, The Wanderlust Kitchen

Grilled Shrimp with Papaya Mustard, Epicurious

Roasted Papaya with Brown Sugar, Martha Stewart

Papaya Chile Chocolate Bark, Eating Well

 

Don’t forget to double check all ingredients before hitting the kitchen – gluten can hide in sneaky places!