Here are 15 healthy spring dinner recipes you need to try this year! These recipes are made with fresh spring vegetables that are mouth-watering and vibrant. If you love vegetables like asparagus, peas, arugula, carrots, and fresh leafy greens, you will love these recipes.
I know how hard it is to come up with meal ideas especially if you have to work. You need easy recipes that you can prep for the week so that you have time for other important things like spring cleaning, doing homework with the kids, etc
The following recipes can be made in less than an hour as long as you have your ingredients on hand. Spring vegetables needed to make these recipes include:
Cabbage | broccoli | cauliflower | asparagus | artichokes | arugula | swiss chard | spinach | peas | fava beans | watercress | leeks | green onions | potatoes | carrots |
15 Healthy Spring Dinner Recipes You Need To Try
I got most of the following recipes from around the web, some I have tried and others I intend to. When doing recipe round-ups I look for the ones that are healthy, and low in saturated fat, sodium, and cholesterol.
Sometimes, a recipe may contain all of the above in which case, I’ll let you know how to fix it. Without making you wait any longer, here are your healthy spring dinner recipes!
1. Asparagus Honey Lemon Chicken
I had a handful of asparagus lying around the other day and needed to use it up, that’s when I found this asparagus chicken recipe on Pinterest and it was delicious! One of the best asparagus recipes I’ve tried in a while.
2. Unstuffed Cabbage Roll
Instead of going through all the hassle of prepping and stuffing your cabbage, combine all of your ingredients into a skillet and let the magic happen! Gorgeous looking skillet cabbage roll right there! Go easy on the salt though.
3. Loaded Cabbage Casserole
Here is another cabbage recipe to add to your healthy spring dinner recipes! Since cabbage is in season, it’s only fair that you have a few healthy cabbage recipes up your sleeves right? This one is very healthy and extremely low in calories.
4. Broccoli & Spaghtetti
This is an exceptional recipe! It’s high in protein and tastes amazing! I made this the other day and it was a hit in my home. Even my kids loved it. There is not much I can say about this broccoli spaghetti recipe, except, to try it!
5. Garlic Shrimp And Broccoli
Here is another broccoli recipe but this time, with shrimp. I love shrimp and make sure to get a few kilos every time I’m at the market, they are so easy to cook and very healthy. This shrimp and broccoli recipe is low in calories and definitely worth trying!
6. One Pot Cauliflower Curry Stew
I am going to try this cauliflower stew as soon as I can because it looks delicious and packed with healthy ingredients. I highly recommend you use light coconut milk in this recipe to reduce the high fat and saturated fats.
7. Cauliflower Sherperds Pie Mash
I think this is an easy way to incorporate cauliflower into your recipes and it looks like something even your kids might eat. It’s low in calories and high in protein. I wouldn’t change anything about this recipe cause its as healthy as it can get.
8. Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Pasta Shells
If you love artichokes and pasta combined, you are going to enjoy eating this stuffed pasta artichoke recipe. Just go easy on the salt and choose low-fat cheese. Other than that, it’s perfect and a must-try!
9. Arugula Relish With Chicken Cutlets
Such a creative way to add arugula to a dish! This arugula relish chicken cutlet recipe looks like something you’ll have at a 5-star restaurant. I am going to try this ASAP! Don’t change a thing!
10. Swiss Chard Lasagna With Sausage
For this Swiss chard recipe, I recommend using 2 TBSP of olive oil instead of butter with low-fat sausage and low-fat assorted cheese to reduce the overall fat and cholesterol count. It’s definitely worth trying though.
11. Stuffed Chicken With Spinach And Cheese
Easy, delicious, vibrant, great for the whole family or guest, and absolutely healthy. I tried this and it was one of the best stuffed chicken recipes I’ve had in a while.
12. Steak Mushroom And Peas
You won’t believe how easy this skillet steak recipe is! 25 minutes, that amount of time you need to pop this healthy steak and pea recipe together and have it on your table. Don’t change a thing, the recipe is perfect.
13. Chicken & Vegetables
This chicken and vegetables recipe is great for both spring and summer. It’s easy to make and great for most diets. I will be trying this recipe soon and you should too.
14. Tater To Casserol
It wouldn’t be a spring dinner recipe list without at least one potato recipe right? Well, this one is as healthy as a potato recipe can get. My only recommendation is to go for lean turkey and low-fat cheddar cheese to reduce the saturated fat content.
15. Turkey Meatloaf With Veggies
Here is a high-protein turkey meatloaf recipe that is a must-try! If you do try it, let me know in the comments below cause I want some real first-hand reviews before I do!
Want More Healthy Spring Recipes?
- 15 Delightfully Healthy Spring Soups Worth Trying
- Anti-Inflammatory Ginger Turmeric Latte
- Iced Turmeric Latte For Hot Summer Days
- Anti-Inflammatory Turmeric Lemonade
Conclusion
I hope you liked this healthy spring dinner recipe round-up! If you did, please don’t forget to share it. You can also find me on Pinterest for more awesome healthy recipes. Until next time, stay awesome mamas!
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