Whenever I think about my time living in the midwest, I think about the weather. I know, the weather can be such a surface level topic but for me, it kept me grounded. There was always that day in March. I'd throw open the windows, turn on the music, and breathe that first spring breathe. Every year it felt like I was breathing in refreshed energy. That moment is a favorite.
These vegan spring recipes are riding on that feeling. Along with the weather comes the fresh spring produce. Asparagus, carrots, greens, and beets. There's so much to be done with these vegetables and I always find spring to be a reinvigorating time in the kitchen.
19 Vegan Spring Recipes
Asparagus
It wouldn't be a post about spring recipes without asparagus. I've heard sightings of the first spring asparagus in California and I couldn't be more excited. I typically do asparagus and eggs together but there's so many wonderful vegan asparagus recipes. My favorite three:
Beets
While we have beets pretty much year-round, I find I love giving them the spring treatment: tons of fresh herbs, bright flavors, and salads (as many salads as I can get). Also, be sure to save those beet greens! You can easily use them in place of the kale or spinach in the recipes listed in those sections.
- Dill Beet Chickpea Salad
- Roasted Beet Salad
- Beet Wild Rice Salad
- Za'atar Beet Salad (leave out the honey)
Carrots
Similar to beets, carrots are year-round here but the flavor of the spring carrot is unmatched. I love that carrots can work in those cold weather/warm dish recipes but also fit right in with the fresh, warm weather dishes.
- Carrot Wild Rice Soup
- Curried Carrot Soup
- Sesame Roasted Carrot Spring Rolls
- Roasted Carrot Sandwich
Spinach
I'm a picky greens eater. For spinach it has to be in one of three states: raw, barely wilted, or so cooked it's invisible. I don't really care for spinach the texture of wilted spinach. These recipes do a good job showcasing that range of spinach textures.
- Spinach Soba Bowl with Peanut Sauce
- Red Lentil Masala with Spinach
- Sesame Almond Spinach Salad (*replace the honey)
- Spinach Enchiladas with Lentils
Kale
I love cooked kale. It takes a bit more time to turn kale into a texture I don't like (see spinach) which makes it perfect for some of the heartier vegan spring recipes. I lean towards using lacinato kale but you could use any variety or even swap in chard.
- Kale Pasta with Sunflower Cream Sauce
- Turmeric Rice with Coconut Kale
- Coconut Turmeric Quinoa and Kale
- Harissa Potatoes with Garlicky Kale
Rhonda @ Change In Seconds says
These look wonderful. I plan on trying the asparagus stir fry!
McKenzie says
Looove these roundups and just pinned so many of them! Small request: It makes it so easy to save a bunch if they all open in a new tab. I'm just being lazy but just a small note! Thanks so much, Erin!!!
Erin Alderson says
Thanks for the suggestion! Google frowns upon that, so I tend not to do that but I'll keep it in mind for the future!
Beth Renzetti says
I right click & open in new tab! Save, save, save away!!
Sabrina says
thank you for all of these wonderful spring recipes, I know what you mean about the first warmth in the air, probably the smell too, when you realize (maybe only temporarily) that it's spring!
jan says
It would be so much easier if these recipes were usable by the ap called Paprika, which I am sure many of your readers use
Barb says
Wow, I cook an a lot of these are new to me. Looking forward to trying some new flavors