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what to make this spring

1 · Mar 20, 2019 · Leave a Comment

spring is here so I’m sharing my favorite recipes using in-season produce!

whole wheat zucchini & corn pizza // cait's plate

Since Spring is officially here, I wanted to round up some of my favorite recipes utilizing what’s in-season.

If you’re unsure of what’s in-season in your area, this Seasonal Food Guide site is amazing. You put in your location and the current month and it tells you everything that should be growing around you!

Here’s some of my favorite Spring produce:

  • Arugula
  • Asparagus
  • Cilantro
  • Strawberries
  • Carrots
  • Zucchini
  • Radish
  • Sweet Potatoes
  • Lemons
  • Rhubarb
  • Spinach

And here are some of my favorite ways to put them to use:

whole grain chickpea & arugula toasts

zucchini & corn whole wheat pizza

whole wheat zucchini & corn pizza // cait's plate

whole grain morning glory muffins

feta, bacon & strawberry farro salad

feta bacon & strawberry farro spinach salad

lentil carrot baked meatballs over carrot & zucchini noodles

baked lentil "meatballs" // cait's plate

banana granola bars

pink sticker granola bars // cait's plate

simple summer strawberry salad

simple summer strawberry salad - a delicious salad that packs lean protein, whole grains, fruits, vegetables and healthy fats all into one bowl! // cait's plate

farmer’s garden salad

gnocchi with lemon spinach pesto & green veggies

green veggie whole wheat gnocchi with lemon spinach pesto and shaved parmesan // cait's plate

strawberry rhubarb baked whole grain french toast

whole grain strawberry rhubarb baked french toast // cait's plate

sugar-free apple carrot banana muffins

sugar-free apple carrot banana muffins // cait's plate

gluten-free lemon waffles with berry compote

simple roasted potato egg & arugula salad

simple roasted potato, egg & arugula salad // cait's plate

whole wheat pasta with 5-ingredient spinach walnut pesto, roasted asparagus and walnuts

whole wheat pasta with 5-ingredient spinach walnut pesto, roasted asparagus and walnuts // cait's plate

mexican corn zucchini noodles with chili-lime roasted chickpeas

mexican corn zucchini noodles with chili-lime roasted chickpeas // cait's plate
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