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    Home » Meal Planning » Seasonal Meal Plans

    Updated: Mar 21, 2023 · Published: Mar 21, 2023 by Cassie Waltman · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    20 Delightful Spring Flavors to Add to Your Meal Plan

    Spring is here and it's time to shake up that meal rotation and add some spring flavors to your dinners. Seasonal meal plans are a terrific resource for adding variety to your meals all year round.

    Lemons and asparagus on a black background with the words "spring flavors" at the bottom.

    Check out this Family Meal Planning Strategies post for tips on creating weekly meal plans that work for your family. Having a big list of seasonal options makes weekly meal planning so much easier!

    Zest Things Up with Lemon!

    I love lemon in all of my dishes in spring. Whether it's in a quick weeknight pasta or a rich soup, lemon brightens up any main dish. Use a lemony hollandaise to dress up steamed vegetables like asparagus or broccoli. Prepare a batch of garlicky lemon basil beans for a happy hour bruschetta or easy weekday lunches.

    One Pot Pasta with Ricotta and Lemon
    Fresh flavors of lemon and parsley combine with rich ricotta cheese and spring peas for a simple pasta side or main dish.
    Click here for recipe
    A silver tray of shell pasta in the background and a bowl of the same pasta in the foreground.
    Avgolemono Soup
    Brightly flavored with lemon, this version of Avgolemono Soup is made with just six ingredients and has a smooth and velvety texture.
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    Three bowls of Avgolemono Soup are arranged on a wooden board and over fabric with lemons and leaves.
    Mom's Simple Microwave Hollandaise Sauce (No Blender)
    Bright and tart, Mom's Microwave Hollandaise has more lemon than the typical hollandaise and a foolproof microwave cooking method that requires no blender.
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    A bowl of yellow sauce sprinkled with orange spice sits on a cutting board next to a sliced lemon half and a small white spoon.
    Simple Speedy Chickpea Stew with Lemon and Basil
    This Simple Speedy Chickpea Stew with Lemon and Basil recipe makes a hearty meatless meal in minutes with a bright and garlicky tomato broth.
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    A detail image of the chickpea stew shows the beans in an orange broth flecked with basil leaves, drizzled with olive oil, and garnished with fresh basil.

    Add Fresh Herbs!

    Fresh herbs are welcome all year round, but that burst of fresh green on the plate is a sign that the winter is wrapping up. Try these recipes that feature herbs to bring some spring flavors to your weekly dinner rotation.

    Quick and Easy Thai Fish Curry
    Thai Fish Curry is a quick weeknight meal with coconut red curry bathing flaky cod, spinach, and noodles or rice and fresh tasty toppings!
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    A bowl of the Thai fish curry over noodles is topped with fresh herbs, vegetables, and crushed peanuts.
    Polenta with Mushrooms and Gremolata
    Creamy Parmesan polenta is paired with garlic and butter mushrooms and a bright gremolata for a satisfying main dish or special side.
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    Polenta with Mushrooms and Gremolata rests on a gray napkin over a wooden surface.
    Sweet Potato and Black Bean Bowls with Chicken and Citrus Herb Sauce
    This bowl of belly-filling sweet potatoes and black beans gets a hit with flavorful marinated chicken and a punchy herbed sauce.
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    Chicken Thighs with Chimichurri Sauce
    Crispy-skinned chicken thighs get a punchy flavor boost with a sauce of parsley, oregano, garlic, and red wine vinegar for a main dish that impresses dinner guests and comes together easily enough for weeknights.
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    Bring on the Vegetables

    Once spring starts, the variety of available fresh and local produce expands. We aren't quite to stone fruit and heirloom tomatoes yet, but I love to start adding in more vegetables to our dinners once the weather warms up.

    Roasted Carrot and Chickpea Grain Bowls
    These Roasted Carrot and Chickpea Grain Bowls are a hearty vegetarian meal with sweet, tangy, salty, and nutty flavors everyone will enjoy.
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    Extra toppings for the grain bowls sit alongside a serving on a white surface.
    Broccoli and Cheddar Quiche
    A buttery shell surrounds a broccoli and cheddar filling that comes together easily and makes a great light lunch or dinner.
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    A close-up photo of a slice of broccoli and cheddar quiche on a white square plate.
    Grilled Zucchini and Burrata Bowls
    Grilled vegetables like zucchini and asparagus shine when paired with rich burrata and hearty grains in this simple bowl. A balsamic drizzle brightens up the flavors!
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    A close-up shot of a brown wooden bowl with farro, zucchini, asparagus, and burrata cheese drizzled with balsamic glaze.
    Chicken and Cabbage Salad with Hoisin Vinaigrette
    This simple recipe for Chicken and Cabbage Salad with Hoisin Vinaigrette balances textures and flavors for a simple and satisfying dinner.
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    Lighten Up Dinners with Dips and Spreads

    Once the weather warms up and the afternoons have more light (finally!) we like to take dinner outside. Prepare a couple of dips and spreads and add in some bread, crackers, veggies, and fruits for a lighter meal enjoyed outdoors.

    Edamame and Lemon Spread
    This simple preparation yields a fresh and savory spread, perfect for any appetizer, snack, or cheese plate.
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    Pea Pesto
    Versatile and verdant, this pesto dresses up tartines, pasta, pizzas, and salads, and is a terrific compliment to lamb.
    Click here for recipe
    Greek Salad Dip
    Here is a refreshing dip for pita chips, bursting with flavor and crunchy texture from cucumbers, tomatoes, garbanzo beans, and olives.
    Click here for recipe
    A close up photo of the texture of Greek Salad Dip in a white bowl.
    Muhammara
    Sweet, sour, and warmly spiced, this spread is perfect for your mezze platter.
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    Combine Sweet and Savory

    Adding some sweet fruit notes to your savory dinner recipes is a sure sign of the changing seasons. Try a fruit salsa, a sweet dressing for salads or roasted vegetables, a fruit salad side, or fruit mixed into a simple stir fry!

    Instant Pot Shredded Beef Tacos with Mango Cucumber Salad
    These Instant Pot shredded beef tacos combine chuck roast with coconut curry spices and a fresh mango cucumber salad for dynamite flavor.
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    Plated tacos sit on a yellow napkin next to halved limes and a bowl of salad for topping the tacos.
    Pomegranate and Roasted Red Pepper Salad Dressing
    Big flavors from pomegranate molasses, walnuts, and roasted red peppers combine for this pomegranate and roasted red pepper salad dressing.
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    A reddish-orange dressing with specks of black pepper and roasted red pepper is swirled in a glass jar.
    Melon Salad with Mojito Vinaigrette
    Cool and refreshing melon is paired with a bright and herbal mojito-inspired vinaigrette for a quick and easy side dish.
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    Three white bowls of Melon Salad with Mojito Vinaigrette on a light wooden surface.
    Cashew Nut Mango Stir Fry
    This recipe for a speedy stir fry pleases picky palates with a sweet and savory balance of flavors. Juicy mango and crunchy water chestnuts provide texture contrast that is hard to beat.
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    Reach Out!

    I'd love to hear what dinners you make from this collection of spring flavors. Leave your favorite spring recipe in the comments, or tag me on Instagram or Facebook @planeatpostrepeat the next time you add lemon to your dinner recipes!

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