25 Refreshing Spring Vegetarian Recipes

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Spring Pasta
Spring Desserts
Spring Soups
Spring Salad & Sides
Spring Dinner
Spring Breakfast
Spring Food FAQs

Spring vegetarian recipes are here! Whether you’re craving a springtime dinner or dessert, this list has it. We’re using what’s in season, including asparagus, grains, carrots, mushrooms, spinach, and broccoli.

All of which are relatively affordable.

If you’re wondering, the first day of spring has been marked by the spring equinox, which usually occurs on March 19, 20, or 21 of every year. So, it’s time to celebrate and fill our bellies with spring-appropriate meals.

And in Plant Based And Broke fashion - we’re serving up seasonal and affordable dishes made with easy-to-find ingredients.

Get your forks and knives, we're exploring a variety of spring vegetarian recipes!

Spring Pasta

Spring Lemon Garlic Spaghetti With Asparagus

Welcome in spring with a bowl of refreshing lemon-garlic, vegan springtime spaghetti with asparagus and tomatoes. Made in just minutes!

Springtime spaghetti pasta with asparagus and tomatoes

Vegan Creamy Chickpea Pasta with Spinach

Whip up a creamy, velvety chickpea pasta for your next weekday dinner! Made with linguine, pan-roasted chickpeas, garlic, and creamy coconut milk. This recipe is 100% dairy-free, vegan, and can be made gluten-free.

Linguine pasta with chickpeas, spinach, and coconut milk in a wok.

Creamy Rigatoni With Sofrito Avocado Sauce

Quick and easy, creamy rigatoni pasta gently tossed in avocado and fragrant sofrito sauce. Made with a Puerto Rican twist, using adobo. A delicious dinner recipe that’s perfect for a busy weekday spring night.

Rigatoni pasta in a creamy avocado sauce in a gray bowl. Topped with chili flakes.

Spring Desserts

3-Ingredient Strawberry Mint Popsicles (Dairy-Free, Sugar-Free)

Homemade strawberry mint popsicles are the perfect springtime treat! We’re making these refined sugar-free, dairy-free, vegan & with only 3 Ingredients.

Sugar-free strawberry mint popsicles with a bowl of frozen strawberries

3-Ingredient Plant-Based Applesauce

A warm bowl of homemade 3-ingredient plant-based applesauce is always a great idea, especially during the spring season! This recipe is vegan, plant-based, healthy, and easy to make.

Homemade date-sweetened applesauce in a mason jar served with an apple slice and a spoon.

Spring Soups

Spring Vegetable Soup With Asparagus

Zesty spring vegetable soup made with asparagus, peas, carrots, and juicy mushrooms. This recipe is vegan and done in just 15 minutes.

Springtime soup with mushrooms, asparagus, peas, and carrots

Tofu Noodle Soup (Vegan Chicken Noodle Soup)

Go for a Tofu Noodle Soup (Vegan Chicken Noodle Soup) the next time you’re craving something comforting and warm! Ready in just 40 minutes and made with pantry-friendly ingredients.

Bowl of tofu noodle soup with vegetables and a slice of lemon.

Healthy Zucchini Soup with Potatoes and Parsley

This low-calorie, low-carb Zucchini Soup is made with vibrant ingredients including zucchini, parsley, freshly-squeezed lemon juice, garlic, and onion. A healthy zucchini soup that’s 100% vegan, gluten-free, and refreshing.

Zucchini soup in a bowl topped with lemon slices and homemade croutons.

Vegan Roasted Tomato Basil Soup

Fire-blasted vegan Roasted Tomato Basil Soup made with plant-based, healthy ingredients! The perfect, cozy, homemade soup, perfect for a chilly night.

Spring Salad & Sides

Refreshing Cucumber Tomato Onion Salad with Homemade Vinaigrette

Turn off the oven and grab a bowl of Refreshing Cucumber Tomato Onion salad - made with light and juicy ingredients! Best served chilled with a homemade apple vinaigrette.

Cucumber tomato onion salad with a pour of homemade apple cide vinaigrette.

Creamy Apple Cider Vinaigrette Salad Dressing

Enjoy a homemade, creamy Apple Cider Vinaigrette Salad Dressing made with just 6 ingredients! Naturally vegetarian, delicious, and easy to make.

Cucumber tomato onion salad dressing in a mason jar.

Mashed Carrots With Cinnamon

Creamy, plant-based mashed carrots spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and sweetened with brown sugar. The perfect, wholesome side dish to flavor-up a dinner meal.

Mashed carrots topped with a scoop of butter and parsley

Zucchini Stuffing Casserole

Zucchini Stuffing Casserole is the perfect Thanksgiving side dish! It’s made with zucchini, seasoned vegetables, stock, and herbs. This recipe is 100% VEGAN and easy to make.

Nut-Free Vegan Basil Pesto

Easy, nut-free, garlicky, vegan basil pesto done in just 5 minutes. The perfect sauce to dress up your pasta, sandwiches, veggie wraps, or soups.

Two 4-ounce canning jars with vegan pesto

Gluten-Free Onion Gravy

Switch things up with the Gluten-Free Onion Gravy! Skip the packaged stuff and make spring-friendly gravy from real onions. Made with just 7 plant-based ingredients.

Air Fryer Red Potatoes

Flavorful Air Fryer Red Potatoes are the perfect spring weekday dinner side dish! Made with garlic salt and tossed in parsley, it’s loaded with flavor. Done in just 15 minutes and EASY to make!

Plant-Based Cucumber Tea Sandwiches (for 2!)

This perfect-for-summer Plant-Based Tea Cucumber Sandwich recipe is made with fluffy, traditional, slices of white bread. Additionally, we have a layer of smooth and vegan butter painted on each slice of bread with lighly seasoned English cucumber slices.

Cucumber tea sandwiches cut into 4 triangles.

Spring Dinner

Spring Vegetable Fried Rice

Easy, 10-minute, vegan spring vegetable fried rice! A healthy, springtime recipe loaded with seasonal vegetables. Serve as a side dish or as the main meal.

Spring fried rice with vegetables in a bowl.

Vegan Palak “Paneer” With Tofu

Flavor-packed vegan palak "paneer" made with tofu, spinach, and Indian spices. A healthy dish that is best served with naan, roti, or a side of rice.

Vegan palak paneer in a large white bowl with a side of sliced onions and white rice.

Vegan Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani)

A creamy, savory, rich vegan "butter chicken" recipe made with tofu. This recipe is 100% meat-free and packed with insane flavor. Pair this dish with rice, naan, or roti.

Vegan butter chicken topped with cilantro and served with rice.

Vegan Mushroom Pernil

We’re going meat-free with Vegan Mushroom Pernil! Traditionally made from pork shoulder, we’re using king oyster mushrooms and a mix of our favorite Puerto Rican flavors and spices.

Vegan pernil made with king oyster mushroms with a side of white rice and beans.

Spring Breakfast

Breakfast Red Split Lentils

Creamy, red split breakfast lentils topped with chopped walnuts and creamy coconut milk. A great alternative to traditional porridge or oatmeal that whipped up in just minutes!

Sweetened, cooked red split lentils with a drizzle of coconut milk and crushed walnuts in a bowl.

Soy Sauce and Green Onions Oat Bran

Fast food breakfast coming right up! Savory oat bran made with 6 ingredients and done in just 2 minutes. It's a creamy, umami-packed, satisfying meal to pair with your morning coffee.

Creamy bowl of oat bran with green onions, red chili flakes, a splash of soy sauce, and red chili flakes.

Easy Cream of Rice Recipe with Cinnamon Brown Sugar

Start your morning with a cream of rice recipe made from scratch! It's an affordable, creamy, homemade alternative to the store-bought porridge.

Homemade cream of rice in a gray bowl topped with a splash of coconut milk, nuts, cinamon, and cinnamon flakes.

Healthy Oat Bran Pancakes

If you're craving something sweet for breakfast, go for a stack of fluffy & soft Oat Bran Pancakes made with just 8 ingredients. 100% plant-based and easy to make!

Stack of gluten-free oat bran pancakes topped with vegan butter and syrup.

Spring Food FAQs

When Does Spring Start?

In the Northern Hemisphere, spring begins in the month of March. The exact day varies, but typically falls around March 20th.

What Food is Popular in Spring?

There are many grains, vegetables, and fruit that are popular and in season during spring. That includes:
Spring
Apples
Apricots
Asparagus
Avocados
Bananas
Broccoli
Cabbage
Carrots
Celery
Collard Greens
Garlic
Herbs
Kale
Kiwifruit
Lemons
Lettuce
Limes
Mushrooms
Onions
Peas
Pineapples
Radishes
Rhubarb
Spinach
Strawberries
Swiss Chard
Turnips

Dishes that are popular during springtime include green salads, vibrant soups, roasted vegetables, herb-rich breads like focaccia, and pasta.