Healthy food doesn’t have to be boring, and tasty food doesn’t have to be unhealthy. These six refreshing and simple spring recipes will give you plenty of nutrition while still being great additions to your meal plan. They’re both nutritious and delicious! Try them all out, or use them as inspiration to create your own healthy recipes that fit your tastes and needs.
1. Salmon Cucumber Salad
Cucumbers are fat-free, cholesterol-free, low in sodium, high in dietary fiber, potassium and vitamin K. They’re also a great source of antioxidants called flavonoids. This recipe pairs fresh cucumber with fresh salmon. Salmon is loaded with omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3s have been found to have multiple health benefits—they help regulate blood pressure and reduce inflammation throughout your body. And as a bonus: The healthy fats found in salmon may actually boost your metabolism.
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2. Simple Celery Soup
You will love this healthy delicious and nutritious soup! Celery is a great source of health benefits. Celery is a good source of fiber, vitamin K, folate, magnesium, potassium and manganese. Fiber in celery helps lower blood cholesterol levels. Vitamin K supports bone health while folate can reduce your risk of heart disease. Magnesium aids in regulating blood pressure. Potassium helps maintain healthy blood pressure levels. Manganese is essential for maintaining strong bones and a healthy metabolism.
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3. Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Healthy and delicious, roasted Brussels sprouts are a great way to experience one of nature’s most nutrient-dense foods. Packed with vitamins A, C, K, manganese, folate, calcium, iron and more (169% of your daily needs in just 1 cup), it’s no wonder that Brussels sprouts have been linked to several health benefits such as cancer prevention. Roasting brings out their natural sweetness while maintaining their nutritional value. Try our simple recipe below!
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4. Springtime Avocado Strawberry Spinach Salad
When fruits, vegetables, and nuts are in season in springtime, they tend to be more nutritious. This recipe is a great way to get your daily dose of vitamin C from strawberries, folate from spinach, omega-3 fatty acids from walnuts, fiber from avocado and heart-healthy monounsaturated fats from olive oil. All that nutrition comes with a bonus: it’s really tasty! For best results, use organic ingredients when possible. In addition to providing you with better nutrition, organic foods have been shown to have fewer pesticides than non-organic foods and often come from smaller farms or sustainable farming practices.
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5. Pasta Primavera With Asparagus and Peas
Asparagus is rich in health benefits, including vitamins A, C, E, folic acid, copper and potassium. Asparagus helps purify your blood with its high antioxidant levels. The amino acids asparagine can help you burn more calories while maintaining healthy levels of insulin throughout your body, so it’s a great choice for those looking to lose weight. Mix it with other vegetables like broccoli or peas to create a quick recipe with many health benefits.
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6. Potato and Pea Frittata
This frittata makes a great meal or easy lunch. It takes only minutes to prepare, but is filled with so much flavor. Though it tastes like a side dish, it has all of your major nutrients in one serving: eggs provide protein, potatoes have fiber. Peas are rich in vitamins and minerals, spring salad has vitamins A, C, K, E and folate, milk provides calcium along with protein—the list goes on! And, as if that’s not enough, these ingredients are low-calorie and low-fat. The best part? You can use any vegetables you want.
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If you’re looking for a way to shake things up in your cooking routine, spring is a great time to try new recipes. These 6 delicious spring recipes are simple enough for even beginners to try but will impress any dinner guest. What’s your favorite spring recipe? Leave it in a comment below!