Spring Seasonal Eating: A guide to spring produce and meals
With the change of seasons, the way we eat varies based on the fresh seasonal produce we have available to us.
The warmer weather of spring has us transitioning from lots of cooked dishes, to more fresh salads, smoothies and lighter meals. I want to provide you with some insight and inspiration into what you can look forward to over the next 3 months of spring.
Spring: Meal Types
Some types of meals I enjoy during spring as the weather get’s warmer include:
Nourish Bowls
Salads
Stir Frys
Frittatas
Tacos & Mexican Bowls
Pasta Dishes or Pasta Salads
Fritters with Salad
Of course many of those cooked meals that we enjoy throughout the prior season of winter can still be enjoyed. It could be as simple as serving it with a fresh salad or adding some raw veg after cooking the other components.
Spring: Seasonal Produce
Fruit
Apple, asparagus, avocado, banana, blueberries, cantaloupe, cherry, cumquat, grapefruit, honeydew, lemon, lime, loquat, lychee, mandarin, mango, mulberries, orange, papaya, pepino, pineapple, rhubarb, strawberries, starfruit, tangelo and watermelon.
Vegetables
Artichoke, asian greens, avocado, beans, beetroot, broccoli, Brussel sprouts, cabbage, carrot, cauliflower, celery, choke, corn, daikon, eggplant, fennel, leek, lettuce, mushrooms, okra, onion, spring onion, parsnip, peas, potato, pumpkin, radish, shallot, silverbeet, spinach, squash, swede, sweet potato, tomato, turnip, watercress, witlof and zucchini.
Herbs and Spices
Basil, chervil, chilli, chives, coriander, dill, garlic, ginger, kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass, mint, oregano, parsley, rosemary, sage, tarragon and thyme.
Based on information sourced from www.sustainabletable.org.au
Spring: Meal Ideas
Fresher, lighter meals are the perfect way to go as the days get warmer. Here are some recipes to inspire you.
Breakfasts:
Mains:
For these and more great spring recipes, check out the recipes section of my website.
Among the many beautiful things spring brings with it, some of my favourites are warmer weather, more sunshine and the beautiful flowers popping up. The delicious seasonal produce is certainly a highlight too!