Also, check out all of our spring recipes! With the warmer temperatures, the sunnier days, and the opening of local farmers’ markets, we are eating fresh spring vegetables again. Some of you may even subscribe to CSA boxes and are looking for new ideas on how to spruce up the vegetables in this week’s box. We’ve put together this wonderful list of the best spring side dishes so that you can take full advantage of all the fresh produce that shows up in spring.
What vegetables are in season in spring?
What’s in season in spring will vary depending on where you live. Here are a few of our favorite spring vegetables that are widely available during the season:
miso butter roasted radishes roasted radishes with red onions
Spring Green Bean and Asparagus Side Dishes
Asparagus is the iconic spring side dish. The tasty spears can be roasted with parmesan, steamed, pan-fried, or eaten raw. Here are a few other spring asparagus recipes we love:
Creamy Asparagus and Aged Cheddar Bake Shaved Asparagus Arugula Quinoa Salad with Watermelon Radishes Asparagus Salad with Reduced Balsamic Vinaigrette
Also, look for other green veggies at the market, like green beans near the end of spring. These green bean recipes are all delicious:
Sauteed Green Beans with Garlic Green Beans with Bacon and Boursin Green Beans and Mushrooms
Spring Broccoli Side Dishes
While broccoli and broccolini can be found year-round in the grocery store, it tastes the best when you find it at your local market in late spring. You can roast broccoli for a super simple spring side dish, or try it in one of these recipes:
Roasted Broccoli Steaks with Butter Toasted Pine Nuts Roasted Lemon Parmesan Broccoli Broccoli Cheese Soup Classic Broccoli Coleslaw Broccoli and Kale Salad with Blueberries and Coconut Roasted Broccolini with Tahini Yogurt
Garlic Herb Carrot Fries Quick Garlic Roasted Carrots Spicy Honey Carrots Roasted Rainbow Carrots with Mozzarella
Spring Salad Side Dishes
After a winter of lackluster greens, it’s always exciting to find fresh and flavorful lettuce at the spring market. Try making your go-to salad recipes with spring greens or try one of these spring side dish salads:
Spring Gratitude Salad Asparagus Salad with Balsamic Glaze Spring Salad with Goat Cheese Arugula and Wild Rice Salad Spring Panzanella with Peas and Fennel
Springtime New Potato Recipes
New potatoes come into season as early as April. When you spot them, pick up a bag; They’re wonderfully tender.
Roasted New Potatoes with Parmesan and Herbs Garlic Dill New Potatoes Crushed New Potatoes
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