Spring has sprung, and what better way to utilise Spring than with seasonal recipes!
But first, what is eating seasonally, and what are the benefits?
Seasonal food is food which is naturally harvested and ready to eat in your local area at a specific time of year. By eating seasonally, the food you eat tastes better, is cheaper to buy due to the abundance of produce, and it’s better for the environment as you're getting your food from your local area!
Seasonal Fruit and Veg for Spring are:
Asparagus - Best in April
Purple Sprouting Broccoli - Early Spring
Spring Cabbage - Best in May
Cauliflower - Early Spring
Spring Onions
Watercress
Spinach
Parsley
Lettuce
Radishes
Rhubarb
Now that we’ve had a look at some seasonal produce, let’s find some Springtime seasonal recipes!
Spring Veg Linguine
Spring Veg Linguine is a one-pot pasta dish, which is lemony, herby and full of spring greens. This recipe is super easy, takes 20 mins and serves 4, so it's the perfect dish for busy families.
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Navarin of lamb printanièr
A navarin is a lamb casserole with vegetables and can be made throughout the year, changing the veg to the season you’re in. Navarin printanièr means lamb with spring vegetables, which is perfect for the Spring months. This is another one-pot meal which takes 1 to 2 hours and serves 6. This could be used for dinner parties or served on weekdays and frozen for later meals.
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Purple sprouting broccoli & sausage puff pastry tart
A puff pastry tart is easy to make and a fun take on a quiche! This works really well with a side salad and some new potatoes to serve. This puff pastry tart serves 4 and can take 1 hour to make.
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Yaki Udon Noodles & Five Spice Pak Choi
A comforting bowl of noodles, Spring veg and tofu. This recipe serves 2, so make sure to double it so your little ones can have a try! This recipe should take 30 minutes.
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Herby Chicken Pot Pie
Another one-pot recipe to help with washing up, this chicken pot pie is filled with spring onions, chicken and spinach, topped with crispy filo pastry. This recipe serves 4 and takes around 1 hour to make, making it the perfect dish for busy weeknights.
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