Spring weather! It’s finally here. I’m jumping ahead of the calendar by a few days, but my nose tells me (achoo) that spring has arrived. I’m celebrating by sharing fifteen of my favorite green recipes. You’ll find hearty green salads, of course, some fun green pasta dishes, soup and more.
I’m still buzzing after a great weekend, so I’m going to keep this short. Just wanted to share a few housekeeping things before I go:
1. I’m a dummy. I spent hours redesigning my email subscription and forgot to tell you all about it! Click here to subscribe to my new posts by email and see what I’m talking about.
2. Have I told you lately how much I appreciate your feedback and comments? I gathered so much inspiration from your go-to vegetarian recipes that you shared with me in the comments last week. You guys are brilliant!
3. Are you following along on Pinterest? I have a board for spring recipes, plus some new boards for salads and more.
4. Ali wrote about our experience working remotely for a month in Austin over here. We’re already scheming up a return trip.
1) Fresh Arugula and Black Bean Tacos with Pickled Radish and Feta
Easily gluten free and vegan
Spicy arugula and black beans with tangy quick-pickled radishes. Love these!
2) Greek Farro and Chickpea Salad with Herbed Yogurt
Vegetarian
Hearty salad full of greens, whole grains and Greek flavor.
3) Lemony Collard Greens Pasta
Easily gluten free (use GF pasta)
Super simple pasta dish with Brazilian collard greens, lemon and Parmesan. So good.
4) Arugula, Carrot and Chickpea Salad with Wheat Berries
Vegetarian
These flavors were made for each other.
5) Baked Asparagus Frittata
Gluten free
This frittata makes a statement at breakfast (or dinner).
6) Roasted Broccoli, Arugula and Lentil Salad
Gluten free and easily vegan
Roasted broccoli and brussels with French lentils and greens. Sounds too healthy to be tasty, I know, but this salad proves otherwise.
7) Sugar Snap Pea and Carrot Soba Noodles
Easily vegan
Colorful soba noodle dish with snap peas and carrots tossed in an irresistible sauce.
8) Raw Kale and Brussels Sprouts Salad with Tahini-Maple Dressing
Gluten free and easily vegan
I could eat this creamy, crunchy tahini salad every day.
9) Redeeming Green Soup with Lemon and Cayenne
Gluten free and vegan
This soup is flavored with caramelized onions. It’ll be just right if you overdid it this weekend.
10) Kale, Clementine and Feta Salad with Honey-Lime Dressing
Gluten free
So colorful! This cheerful citrus and kale salad is full of bright flavors.
11) Super Kale, Hemp and Flaxseed Oil Pesto
Easily gluten free and vegan
This is the healthiest pesto around. You can make it with hemp seeds and flaxseed oil or pecans and olive oil.
12) Greek Broccoli Salad
Gluten free and easily vegan
One of my best friends texted me yesterday to rave about this salad. I think you’ll love it, too.
13) Spring Pea and Asparagus Pasta
Vegetarian
Like springtime in a bowl!
14) Kale, Black Bean and Avocado Burrito Bowl
Gluten free and vegan
So much goodness here. I’d eat this for lunch every day if I could.
15) Spicy Kale and Coconut Stir Fry
Gluten free
Everyone who has tried this stir fry loves it. I bet you will, too!
More resources you might appreciate: 13 make-ahead breakfast recipes, 16 recipes that pack well for lunch and 14 simple weeknight dinners. You might also like my guide to March produce and healthy kitchen essentials.
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Lauren
That burrito bowl looks amazing, so many yummy flavours!
Kristin | Tasty Joy
Yum! This is just what I need to jumpstart a healthy Spring. Those black bean tortillas will definitely make an appearance :-)
Amy
I love how you left the asparagus whole for the frittata. It is my favorite vegetable of all time. Can’t get enough of it!
Clever Girl Reviews
My favorite spring food is Artichokes!
Charlie
I had the Greek Broccoli Salad for lunch today! It’s fan-*******-tastic!
Kate
Awesome!!!
Rebecca @ DisplacedHousewife
Everything looks delicious…but those tacos. Yum.
Judy
Boy Oh Boy, these dishes look great. Thanks so much for the prep work and the beautiful photography — I love following your blog. Making the switch to more greens and less carbs (like bread and pasta) and reducing meat. With your blog I feel I can do anything: the recipes are easy to follow and the food is wholesome with very tasty combinations. I am also following Ali’s blog now…you two Rock In The Kitchen!
Kate
Thank you, Judy! So glad you’re enjoying my recipes. :)
Sarah @ Making Thyme for Health
All of these have my mouth watering! Especially that collard green lemon pasta. Ugh, looks so good!
And I think you girls should definitely plan a trip back to Austin. Summertime at Lake Travis would be utter perfection!
Kate
Ooooh, now I want to go to Lake Travis! :D
Cassie
So fresh and yummy!
S Lauren | Modern Granola
This is an amazing round up. Oh my Lord, I need to try every one! They all look crazy delicious. Brava!
Laura (Tutti Dolci)
I love this round up, I want to sample a bite of each!
Kathryn
Thank you so much for this, I sometimes find myself a little stuck on what to cook, I’ll be pinning for future reference!
Kathryn
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dixya | food, pleasure, and health
im so ready for spring..and these greens look so good. i need a pin board dedicated to all things spring as well.
Ana @ Ana's Rocket Ship
I love green!!! Thankyou for such a great round up!!!
Gaby
All of these look so good! Yum!
Emanuela
All this recipes look delicious and they are perfect for lunch time! I’m always looking for some new healthy ideas!
Thank you
laurasmess
Stunning, Kate. Just beautiful! So nice to start planning for spring and summer meals… particularly after the harsh winters you guys have in the US. I’m already drooling over those black bean tacos with the pickled radish (one of my favourite recipes from you!) xx
Anne
At last, I found miso paste! That maple-tahini-kale-BS salad made me so happy last night. Kate, your recipes kept my plate colorful all winter!
Kate
Hooray! Thank you, Anne. :D
Kathryn
All of these look so delicious! Thanks, Kate!! You make week night dinners so much easier :)
Liz
Your blog is wonderful. So glad to have found it. The recipes look wonderful. Can’t wait to make so many of them. Nice find to go along with my new way of eating, perfect timing! Thanks again!
Kate
Thank you, Liz, and welcome! Hope you enjoy the recipes! :)
Deb Guardian
I just noticed that these comments were from 2015, before I into a baking fiend after not having baked for 10, 15 years (!). Your banana bread will soon be in my belly, as it’s in the oven as I write this. I decided it was time to stop the madness before I turned into a blimp, and healthy greens were the ticket. But I couldn’t figure out how to make a variety of greens that would turn out tasty enough to want to eat. Well, I’ve been on a roll with these recipes! Along those lines,, there’s nothing worse than investing in a beautiful cookbook, only to find 3 recipes worth making or trying 5 and liking none. Well, I have made my many C+K faves again and again, and your (my) book has pages and pages smeared with coconut oil, cashew cream and god knows what else — the sign of an amazing and much-loved cookbook! Most addictve of all, though… heehee.. are the photos of Cookie (insert heart emoji here).