5 healthy spring recipes to try this month
If you’re looking for some healthy spring recipe inspiration, look no further. Discover new and exciting dishes that make the most of seasonal ingredients and are perfect for enjoying in the glorious sunshine here in the UAE. From a vibrant veggie risotto to a protein packed breakfast option (best served on the terrace), there are so many ways to bring the best of spring into your kitchen this month.
Green Four Veg Risotto with Pesto
This bowl of green goodness is packed with vibrant veggies, and is one of our all-time favourite spring recipes. If you’ve got the time, why not try making your pesto from scratch? Simply blitz up basil, garlic, olive oil, pine nuts, parmesan and a pinch of salt to create your own.
Full recipe: Green Four Veg Risotto with Pesto
Superfood Salad with Smoked Salmon and Lemon Chia Dressing
Abundant with springtime flavours, this salad packs in a generous 5 superfoods – meaning it’s not only delicious, but healthy, too!
Full recipe: Superfood Salad with Smoked Salmon and Lemon Chia Dressing
Chia Chickpea and Spinach Fritters with Feta and Chilli Jam
These fritters are so easy, we’d have them for breakfast, lunch and dinner if we could! It’s one of our favourite spring recipes, best enjoyed on the terrace in the sunshine. Take our advice: make a note of the chilli jam recipe, as we’re sure you’ll want to make it again and again!
Full recipe: Chia Chickpea and Spinach Fritters with Feta and Chilli Jam
Lemon Garlic Butter Prawns with Quinoa and Asparagus
Asparagus is a classic springtime ingredient, and it’s the perfect pairing for our lemon garlic prawns. Our favourite part is that this healthy recipe comes in at under 500 calories per serving!
Full recipe: Lemon Garlic Butter Prawns with Quinoa and Asparagus
Spiced Lamb with Moutabal and Chickpeas
With Easter coming up, lamb typically features in a number of spring recipes. Here in the UAE, it’s also a popular ingredient throughout Ramadan. We’re loving this vibrant Middle Eastern dish, which is the perfect dish for this time of year.
Full recipe: Spiced Lamb with Moutabal and Chickpeas
If you enjoyed this post on healthy spring recipes, you may be interested in reading more about our dishes. Enjoy stress-free mealtimes with our easy one-pot recipes, or why not order your own Hello Chef box to get everything you need to create our dishes, delivered to your door? Check out our choice of recipes on the menu this week here.
