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Our Fave Spring Dishes That Celebrate Seasonal Vegetables

Last updated on April 5, 2021 by Sharon Miki Chan

If spring has a flavour, it’s fresh, colourful seasonal vegetables — and we can't wait to fill our plates with bright, taste-packed veggies. From new ways to prepare your go-to spring and summer vegetables (think grilled zucchini boats and savoury asparagus yaki udon) to delicious ways to try less-known seasonal vegetables (like a cheesy fiddlehead tart), we’ve rounded up our fave spring dishes to celebrate the best vegetables in season.

  • Zucchini: Grilled Stuffed Zucchini Boats With Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
     
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    Zucchini: Grilled Stuffed Zucchini Boats With Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

    <p>Want to enjoy fresh spring and summer vegetables with a little heat? These bright and colourful zucchini boats are yummy <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/bbq/photos/grilled-salads-for-summer/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">hot off the grill</a>. Stuffed and topped with roasted cherry tomatoes for more seasonal vegetable goodness, these vegan boats make a hearty dinner. Prefer your zucchini in zoodle form? Try these delicious <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/healthy-eating/photos/guilt-free-delicious-zucchini-noodle-recipes/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">zucchini noodle recipes</a>.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/bbq/blog/grilled-stuffed-zucchini-boats-roasted-cherry-tomatoes-vegan/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Grilled Stuffed Zucchini Boats With Roasted Cherry Tomatoes</a></strong></p>
  • Rhubarb: Rhubarb and Sour Cream Streusel Muffins
     
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    Rhubarb: Rhubarb and Sour Cream Streusel Muffins

    <p>Nothing says spring better than a <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/in-season/photos/fresh-rhubarb-recipes/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">beautiful rhubarb recipe</a>, so these soft, sweet and tangy rhubarb muffins are the perfect way to celebrate the season. Crunchy with a brown sugar streusel, these yummy muffins feature sour cream for a tender crumb and delicious texture.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/baking/blog/rhubarb-sour-cream-streusel-muffins/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Rhubarb and Sour Cream Streusel Muffins</a></strong></p>
  • Fava Beans: Fava Bean Crostini With Pecorino Frico
     
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    Fava Beans: Fava Bean Crostini With Pecorino Frico

    <p>Bright and beautiful, fresh fava beans (also known as broad beans) are a delicious seasonal vegetable to enjoy this spring — and this savoury, garlicky fava bean crostini is a simple way to bring the flavour for an appetizer or snack. Want more summery bean salad ideas? <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/everyday-cooking/photos/best-bean-salad-recipes/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Start here</a>.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/fava-bean-crostini-with-pecorino-frico/23666/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Rachael Ray's Fava Bean Crostini With Pecorino Frico</a></strong></p>
  • Fiddleheads: Gruyere Fiddlehead Tart
     
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    Fiddleheads: Gruyere Fiddlehead Tart

    <p>Some seasonal vegetables are as beautiful as they are delicious, as the delicate curled fiddlehead shows. With a flavour similar to asparagus or green beans, fiddleheads are only in season for a short period of time in the spring (and should be eaten cooked). Make the most of the tender tendrils with a cheesy, creamy gruyere fiddlehead tart for dinner. Here are <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/healthy-eating/photos/best-fiddlehead-recipes-for-spring/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">more delicious ways to eat fiddleheads this spring</a>.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/in-season/blog/savour-spring-with-this-fresh-fiddlehead-tart/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Gruyere Fiddlehead Tart Recipe</a></strong></p>
  • Asparagus: Asparagus and Mushroom Yaki Udon
     
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    Asparagus: Asparagus and Mushroom Yaki Udon

    <p>Versatile and full of flavour, asparagus is a much-loved seasonal vegetable that adds a hearty finish to springtime dinners. (Tasty) case in point? This <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/global-eats/photos/japanese-inspired-recipes/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Japanese-inspired</a> yaki udon features savoury udon noodles, meaty mushrooms and bright green asparagus for a quick, satisfying meal. Can’t get enough fresh asparagus? We’ve rounded up our <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/healthy-eating/photos/best-recipes-with-fresh-asparagus/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">favourite asparagus-filled recipes to try</a>.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/comfort-food/blog/whip-up-this-bright-asparagus-and-mushroom-yaki-udon-in-just-15-minutes/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Asparagus and Mushroom Yaki Udon</a></strong></p>
  • Green Onions: Chinese Scallion Pancakes
     
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    Green Onions: Chinese Scallion Pancakes

    <p>When we think of vegetables in season, it’s not all about the salads: these flaky, soft Chinese pancakes are filled with finely chopped green onions for lots of flavour and pops of colour. Are you an onion aficionado? Here are some cool and fun <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/fun-with-food/photos/cool-facts-about-onions/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">facts about onions</a>. </p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/comfort-food/blog/chinese-scallion-pancakes/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Chinese Scallion Pancakes</a></strong></p>
  • Carrots: Carrot Cake With Spiced Cream Cheese Frosting
     
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    Carrots: Carrot Cake With Spiced Cream Cheese Frosting

    <p>This could be the sweetest way to celebrate seasonal vegetables. Molly Yeh’s sensational carrot cake is packed with shredded carrots, warmed with a mix of spices and topped with a luxurious cream cheese frosting. If you love baking with carrots, here are <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/baking/photos/crave-worthy-carrot-cake-recipes/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">our most crave-worthy carrot cake recipes</a> (in every form).</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/girl-meets-farm/blog/molly-yeh-carrot-cake-recipe/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Molly Yeh’s Carrot Cake With Spiced Cream Cheese Frosting</a></strong></p>
  • Artichokes: Marinated Artichoke Salad With Prosciutto and Parmesan
     
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    Artichokes: Marinated Artichoke Salad With Prosciutto and Parmesan

    <p>Artichokes take some work to prepare, but the payoff is absolutely delicious. In this seasonal vegetable salad, tender baby artichokes pair with arugula, salty prosciutto and shaved Parmesan for a satisfying bite. Here are more <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/everyday-cooking/best-spring-salad-recipes-for-lunch-and-dinner/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">flavourful salads that are perfect for spring dinners</a>.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/everyday-cooking/blog/dinner-worthy-spring-salad/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Marinated Artichoke Salad With Prosciutto and Parmesan</a></strong></p>
  • Cucumber: Mint and Lemon Pearl Couscous Salad
     
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    Cucumber: Mint and Lemon Pearl Couscous Salad

    <p>Cool and refreshing, cucumber is the perfect way to add a little lightness to your dinner table. This beautiful salad is simple to throw together and is full of flavour thanks to a mix of crisp diced cucumber, mint, citrus and delicate pearl couscous. Want more cucumber-cool recipe ideas? Here are some <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/in-season/photos/totally-cool-cucumber-recipes/#!" rel="noopener" target="_blank">totally cool ways to eat cucumber</a>. </p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/everyday-cooking/blog/mint-lemon-pearl-couscous-salad/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Mint and Lemon Pearl Couscous Salad</a></strong></p>
  • Broccoli: Harissa Tofu and Broccoli Sheet-Pan Meal With Sumac Cucumber Salad
     
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    Broccoli: Harissa Tofu and Broccoli Sheet-Pan Meal With Sumac Cucumber Salad

    <p>What happens when you combine vibrant vegetables in season like fresh broccoli and carrots with a <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/everyday-cooking/photos/hearty-sheet-pan-dinner-recipes/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">sheet pan</a>? You get a simple, hearty and easy-to-clean dinner — that you’ll want to put on your weeknight menu rotation all season long. Here are more <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/everyday-cooking/photos/broccoli-recipes-the-whole-family-will-enjoy/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">broccoli-forward recipes that the whole family will love</a>.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/everyday-cooking/blog/30-minute-tofu-broccoli-sheet-pan/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Harissa Tofu and Broccoli Sheet-Pan Meal With Sumac Cucumber Salad</a></strong></p>
  • Avocado: Crudités With Preserved Lemon Guacamole
     
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    Avocado: Crudités With Preserved Lemon Guacamole

    <p>Looking for the perfect fresh spring appetizer? This rainbow-bright crudités platter showcases plenty of seasonal vegetables and a creamy, tangy avocado-based guacamole dip. Have extra avocados on hand? Try <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/kitchen-basics/photos/things-you-didnt-know-you-could-pickle" rel="noopener" target="_blank">pickling them</a>!</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/great-canadian-cookbook/blog/spring-appetizer-crudites-with-preserved-lemon-guacamole/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Crudités With Preserved Lemon Guacamole</a></strong></p>
  • Leeks: Leek, Pea and Egg Galette
     
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    Leeks: Leek, Pea and Egg Galette

    <p>Ring in spring with a simple and hearty galette filled with one of our favourite seasonal vegetables — the leek. Topped with an egg for a sunny finish (and creamy yolk flavour), this galette makes the case for celebrating the season with plenty of <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/in-season/photos/spring-vegetable-tarts-quiche/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">gorgeous vegetable tarts</a>.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/entertaining/blog/say-goodbye-to-winter-with-these-5-springtime-galettes/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Leek, Pea and Egg Galette</a></strong></p>
  • Fennel: Fresh Spring Veggie Pasta With Rustic Pancetta and Fresh Cheese
     
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    Fennel: Fresh Spring Veggie Pasta With Rustic Pancetta and Fresh Cheese

    <p>Showcase spring’s bounty with a satisfying pasta dish that comes together in under an hour. Salty pancetta and fresh, creamy cheese complement this beautiful spring spread featuring fennel, cauliflower and baby zucchini. For more ideas using less-known veggies like fennel, try one of these recipes starring <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/in-season/photos/underrated-veggies-you-should-try/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">underrated spring vegetables</a>.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/fresh-spring-veggie-pasta-with-rustic-pancetta-and-fresh-cheese/14324/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Fresh Spring Veggie Pasta With Rustic Pancetta and Fresh Cheese</a></strong></p>
  • Peas: 15-Minute Three-Cheese Pasta With Peas
     
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    Peas: 15-Minute Three-Cheese Pasta With Peas

    <p>Give your favourite comfort food a seasonal update and serious pop of green with this quick and simple three-cheese pasta brightened by vibrant green peas. Here are more <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/in-season/photos/spring-pea-recipes/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">ways to brighten your plate with peas</a>.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/comfort-food/blog/15-minute-cheesy-one-pot-pasta/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">15-Minute Three-Cheese Pasta With Peas</a></strong></p>
  • Radish: Asparagus and Radish Salad With Avocado Tarragon Dressing
     
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    Radish: Asparagus and Radish Salad With Avocado Tarragon Dressing

    <p>Colourful <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/in-season/photos/best-fresh-radish-recipes-for-spring/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">radishes bring bold crunch to many spring recipes</a>, like this fresh veggie-filled salad recipe topped with a homemade, creamy dressing featuring tarragon and avocado. Here are more dishes that prove <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/in-season/photos/best-fresh-radish-recipes-for-spring/#!Spring-Pea-and-Rice-salad-e1429024981325" rel="noopener" target="_blank">radishes deserve more love</a>.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/asparagus-and-radish-salad-with-avocado-tarragon-dressing/13641/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Anna Olson's Asparagus and Radish Salad With Avocado Tarragon Dressing</a></strong></p>
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