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!