April Eat Seasonal Guide

[Becky]

I don’t know about where you live, but it’s full on Spring here in Utah. My daffodils and tulips are in full bloom already and we’ve been jacket-less playing at the park on most days. Everett and I have gone out on multiple occasions to snip fresh flowers around the yard to put in jars around our house. He always takes a big sniff, inhaling the smells of spring. Oh and our dinner table is all Spring too, peas in our pasta, mushrooms over our salads, and asparagus in just about everything.

Today I hope to give you some great inspiration for Spring, wherever you are. And check back Monday for more Spring recipe ideas from around the web. Follow #eatseasonal on instagram for even more ideas of what to do with Spring produce!

Artichokes

Veggie Paella with Artichokes and Olives

Spinach Artichoke Pasta

Spinach Artichoke Pizza

Kale Artichoke Dip with Greek Yogurt

White Bean Artichoke Rosemary Dip

Asparagus

Baked Ricotta Tart with Asparagus Ribbons

Spring Veggie and Goat Cheese Pasta

Asparagus Goat Cheese Sauce over Gnocchi

Asparagus and Sun Dried Cherry Risotto (pictured above)

Chicken and Asparagus Gratin

Quinoa with Asparagus and a Fried Egg

Avocado

Honey Lime Avocado Salad Dressing

Avocado Egg Salad

Avocado and Goat Cheese Picnic Sandwiches

Avocado Chickpea Yogurt Dip

Bacon and Avocado Eggs Benedict

Chicken and Chickpea Tacos with Avocado and Citrus

Beets

Beet Goat Cheese and Hazelnut Galette

Beet Walnut and Honey Energy Cookies

Heart Beet Vegan Sugar Cookies

Beet Banana Raspberry Smoothie

Goat Cheese Polenta with Crispy Beets

Beet Walnut and Honey Dip or Spread

Beet Cocktail Recipe

Farro Salad with Beets, Avocado, Oranges and Kumquats

Broccoli

Roasted and Charred Broccoli with Pasta

Broccoli and Chicken Quinoa Casserole

Roasted Broccoli Stuffed Shells

Slow Cooker Cheesy Broccoli and Chicken with 3 Grains

Healthy Broccoli Salad (pictured above)

Cheesy Baked Quinoa with Chicken and Veggies

Cauliflower

Cauliflower Chickpea and Crispy Kale Tacos

Cauliflower Pizza Crust

Cauliflower Fried Rice

Cauliflower Couscous Greek Salad

Quinoa Crusted Cauliflower Steaks

French Cream of Cauliflower Soup

Chicory

Chicory Soup with Barley and Lemon by Letty’s Kitchen

Fava Beans

Fava Bean and Fennel Risotto

Fava Bean and Asparagus Orzo Pasta Salad

How to Cook Fava Beans by Flavor the Moments

Fava Bean, Burrata, and Mint Crostini by Flavor the Moments

Kumquats

Chopped Salad with Avocado, Tomato, Kumquats and Candied Nuts (pictured above)

Farro Salad with Beets, Avocado, Oranges and Kumquats

Kale Sprout and Kumquat Slaw by Letty’s Kitchen

Kumquat Lemongrass Rum Cocktail by Kitchen Confidante

Lettuce/ Greens

Collard Green and Kale Gratin

Kale and Coconut Chicken Salad

Kale and Black Bean Falafel

Chopped Salad with Tomato, Avocado and Pear

Kale Caesar Salad

Turkey Chili with Kale

Lime

Kiwi Lime Sherbet

Easy Cranberry Lime Cocktails

Key Lime Pie with Gingersnap Crust

Honey Lime Avocado Salad Dressing

Cilantro Lime Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps by Mountain Mama Cooks

Coconut Lime Rice with Tofu by Simple Bites

Mushrooms

Mushroom and Arugula Pasta Salad Recipe

Sweet Potato and Mushroom Hash (pictured above)

Biscuit Topped Chicken Pot Pie with Asparagus Mushrooms and Leeks by Cafe Johnsonia

Roasted Mushroom Beef Stroganoff by Foodie Crush

Creamy Mushroom Chestnut Bisque by Floating Kitchen

Mushroom Ragu with Cheesy Polenta by Completely Delicious

Oranges

Blood Orange Olive Oil Cake

Chicken and Chickpea Tacos with Citrus and Avocado

Butternut Squash Carrot and Orange Soup

Cranberry Orange Sherbet

Farro Salad with Blood Oranges, Kumquats, and Beets

Cranberry Orange Relish

Winter Chopped Salad with Pears, Avocado and Kumquats

Papaya

Papaya Quinoa Breakfast Bowl by Floating Kitchen

Papaya Seed Vinaigrette Dressing by Kitchen Confidante

Filipino Papaya Relish by Kitchen Confidante

Peas

Spring Veggie and Goat Cheese Pasta

Fresh Pea Carbonara Pasta

Spring Vegetable with Herbed Ricotta Dumplings (pictured above)

Cauliflower Fried Rice with Peas

Easy Sautéed Spring Vegetables

Israeli Couscous with Pesto and Spring Veggies

Baked Spring Vegetable Risotto with Peas by Floating Kitchen

Radishes

Strawberry Pickled Radishes

Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Shaved Radishes and Carrots

Farro Pesto Salad with Edamame and Radishes

Radishes with Vegan Coconut Butter by Cafe Johnsonia

Rhubarb

Rhubarb Mint Limeades

Strawberry Rhubarb Almond Galette (pictured above)

Strawberry Rhubarb Coconut Crisp (gluten free)

Rhubarb Eton Mess with Coconut Whipped Cream (gluten free and dairy free)

Rhubarb Coffee Cake

Rhubarb Custard Cake

Strawberry Rhubarb Skillet Pie (gluten free) and/or Strawberry Rhubarb Pie with Gingersnap Crust

Baked Strawberry Rhubarb French Toast

Shallots

Coconut Milk Braised Chicken with Shallots

Wheat Berry Salad with Bacon, Shallots and Sun Dried Cherries

Herb Roasted Striped Bass with Shallots by Simple Bites

Meyer Lemon Quinoa with Shallots by Healthy Seasonal Recipes

Caramelized Shallot and Gruyere Quiche by Food for My Family

Also, here’s an image to save to your iPhone or Pinterest for this month! The top image is perfect for your computer desktop as a reminder of what to eat as you plan you meals this month.