Best Spring Vegetarian Dinner Recipes
on May 18, 2021, Updated Jul 27, 2023
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This list of the 10 best spring vegetarian dinner recipes has everything: pastas & noodles, salads and grains with asparagus, mushrooms and more.
When I think spring, all things green come to mind. Asparagus and peas are just the start of the flood of wonderful fruits and veggies that are finally here or about to arrive following the winter thaw.
From salads to grains to pastas, there are so many ways to enjoy spring vegetarian dinners. Taking inspiration from longer days and warmer temperatures, I know I can’t be the only one who is ready to go all in on these vegetables.
Pastas & Noodles
Sheet Pan Mushroom Asparagus Gnocchi
Ready in 30 minutes, sheet pan mushroom asparagus gnocchi with roasted garlic and lemon is a quick & easy meal that makes the most of store-bought gnocchi.
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Pea Pesto Pasta
The sauce for this simple pea pesto pasta is made with frozen peas, arugula, lemon, garlic, scallions, Parmesan and olive oil. Stir it into fusilli or penne, shapes that will hold on to the pesto.
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Arugula Pasta with Arugula Pesto
This quick and easy arugula pasta is tossed in arugula pesto with walnuts, fresh lemon, and of course, garlic.
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Asparagus Stir-Fry with Mushrooms & Peas
Packed with vegetables, this simple asparagus stir-fry has mushrooms, peas, ginger, garlic and scallions all folded into udon noodles.
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Fresh Herb Pappardelle Pasta
Packed with vegetables, this simple asparagus stir-fry has mushrooms, peas, ginger, garlic and scallions all folded into udon noodles.
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Salads
Baked Falafel Salad
Perfectly golden brown baked falafel top this salad with carrots, cucumbers, cabbage and tomatoes. It's finished with lemon tahini dressing.
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Watermelon Radish Cucumber Salad
Looking for a salad without greens? Try this crunchy and fresh watermelon radish recipe with cucumbers, avocados, feta and lemon vinaigrette.
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Soups
Roasted Asparagus Soup
No cream is needed for this healthy vegan asparagus soup. It’s the perfect recipe to celebrate everything about spring and peak season asparagus.
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Roasted Carrot Soup
This roasted carrot soup is seasoned with cumin, smoked paprika and cayenne pepper. Just a little grated cheddar cheese makes it creamy and rich.
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Sheet Pan Dinners
Sesame Tofu Asparagus
With a quick sauce made with tahini, ginger and garlic, this baked sesame tofu asparagus is a simple dinner. Serve it with quinoa or brown rice.
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