If you like to plan your meals by the availability of seasonal spring produce, then our new quarterly post on Peak Produce Picks is for you! Eating seasonally ensures that produce is fresh, flavorful, and nutrient-dense. It also ensures the lowest price as seasonal produce is more abundant and typically has a shorter trip from the farm to your table. Many have found the value of supporting local farmers through CSA, farmer’s markets, and you-pick farms and may be looking for recipes to match the produce they have received.
Even if you haven’t paid much attention to seasons before, you probably feel drawn to different types of foods during different seasons, so give it a try! In many parts of the country, winter has been long and harsh this year. The chill is lingering, and it may be a few more weeks until you start seeing these picks locally, but hang in there! All of these cool weather produce picks are light, fresh tasting, and detoxifying after the sugar-laden winter months. Some are popular like strawberries, but others are held at arm’s length, such as beets and asparagus. Go ahead and try something new this spring!
Make the most of spring peak produce by cooking and freezing some of these recipes!
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Asparagus
- Asparagus and Bacon Quiche
- Chicken alla Vodka and Farfelle (BTTFA)
- Grilled Salmon Teriyaki with Asparagus and Mushrooms
- Lemon Parmesan Asparagus Soup
- Chicken and Bacon Carbonara
- Buttery Balsamic Pasta and Asparagus
- Chicken Asparagus and Black Bean Enchiladas
- Fire Roasted Vegetable Pasta
- Sauteed Vegetable Medley
Spinach (try substituting other seasonal greens like chard or collards)
- Greek Mac and Cheese Bake
- Bacon and Spinach Breakfast Spiral (GFDF)
- Spinach Balls
- Spicy Tuscan Soup
- Ginger Chicken Breasts over Green Spinach (Paleo)
- Tropical Green Smoothie
- Sundried Tomato and Spinach Burgers (Paleo)
- Canelones de Carnes
- Spinach and Walnut Stuffed Ravioli
- Spinach Bacon Feta Frittata
- Spinach Ravioli Soup
- Lemon and Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast
Strawberries
- Strawberry Rhubarb Walnut Muffins
- Yogurt Parfait Popsicle (staff favorite!)
- Tilapia with Mango Strawberry Salsa
- Naturally Sweetened Strawberry Jam
- Strawberry Kale Coconut Smoothie (Paleo)
- Poppy Seed Chicken Pinwheels
- Strawberry Buckwheat Muffins (GFDF)
- Strawberry Freezer Pops
- Strawberry Chocolate Chip Scones
- Strawberry Orange Smoothie
Mushrooms
- Spinach Mushroom Breakfast Wrap
- GFDF Pork Paprikash
- Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon (Low FODMAP)
- Green Bean Casserole with Turkey (Paleo)
- Thai Chicken Soup (Paleo)
- Fresh Veggie Pizza (Vegan)
- Mushroom and Steak Skewers
- Pork Chops in Balsamic Mushroom Sauce
- World Famous Beef Stroganoff
- Chicken Marsala
- Creamy Chicken Mushroom and Roasted Cauliflower Soup (Paleo)
- Vegan Portabello Steaks
- Wild Mushroom Bread Pudding Cups
- Stuffed Portabella Pizza
- Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup (reader favorite!)
Edible Pod Peas
- Parmesan Linguine with Snap Peas
- Chicken Stir Fry with Sugar Snap Peas
- Asian Chicken and Noodle Bowls (BTTFA)
- Lemongrass Coconut Chicken (BTTFA)
- Cashew Chicken Stir Fry (GFDF)
- Slow Cooker Pineapple Pepper Chicken Stew
- Easy Chicken Lo Mein
Odds and Ends (Rhubarb, Beets, Artichoke, Cabbage)
- Cheesy Artichoke Chicken with Basil
- Chicken Artichoke Soup with Basil
- Cabbage and Winter Vegetable Soup
- Lighter Thai Inspired Chicken Wraps
- Grand-mom’s Galumpkis (Cabbage Rolls)
- Raspberry Beet Muffins
- Beet and Barley Salad
- Freezable Pickled Beets
- Grilled Chicken with Rhubarb Chutney
- Chicken Thighs with Rhubarb Salsa
- Rhubarb Pork (GFDF)
- Rhubarb Apple Loaf
- Low Fat Rhubarb Muffins
What is your favorite seasonal spring produce? We’d love to hear ideas on how you incorporate seasonal produce in your meal planning. Still not a member? Find out how OAMM can help you get to the table more often and save you money in the process here.
