Fresh, healthy, and vibrant vegan recipes for spring! These 20 recipes are full of herbs and spring produce, like asparagus, broccoli, carrots, kale, and other greens. Vegan recipes perfect for March, April, and May.
Out of all the seasons, I think I get most excited about spring. It is beautiful here in Tennessee, and after a season of soups and other warm, comforting dishes, I get so excited for bright, lemony recipes like my all-time, hands-down favorite recipe on the blog, Lemon Asparagus Risotto.
Everything is so green in the spring, and I love recipes that reveal that vibrant, beautiful color. I hope you enjoy these spring-inspired recipes! These 20 vegan recipes for spring are made with a generous dose of in-season produce.
What's in Season in Spring?
This list of spring produce is what is common in Middle Tennessee, however most of these are likely in season throughout the U.S. during springtime. The recipes in this post favor greens, herbs, and green vegetables! You'll also find a lot of carrots, cauliflower, and mushrooms. Spring is a wonderful season because you get a taste of early summer, while also savoring the last of late winter produce.
- Asparagus
- Broccoli
- Cabbage
- Cauliflower
- Carrots
- Collard greens
- Herbs
- Kale
- Lettuce
- Mushrooms
- Mustard greens
- Onions
- Raspberries
- Spinach
- Strawberries
- Turnips
20 Vegan Recipes for Spring
Here you'll find spring main dishes and pasta recipes for weeknight or weekend dinners, spring soup recipes that are perfect for those early spring chilly nights, and side dishes for spring parties or brunch. I've include spring-inspired wrap recipes for meal prepping lunches, and I can't wait for you to try the spring treats at the end of this list! 🙂
Spring Mains
Spring Roll Bowl with Baked Tofu
This healthy noodle bowl is loaded with raw, crunchy veggies and herbs, making it incredibly nutrient-rich. It's versatile too! Enjoy the spring produce, like cabbage, carrots, radish, green onions, and fresh basil, or load it up with any other spring vegetables you enjoy!
Lemon Asparagus Risotto
This is my favorite recipe on the blog. It is what I crave most during springtime. It is rich and buttery, but bright with vibrant lemon, herby flavor. Made with fresh, seasonal asparagus!
Rainbow Bowl with Turmeric Tahini Sauce
This customizable bowl can be made with any in-season veggies, but kale, carrots, and broccoli taste amazing when roasted and serve with this delicious golden turmeric tahini sauce!
Vegan Cassoulet
A perfect comforting dinner for those chilly spring evenings. This savory, robust cassoulet is made with carrots and onions, and the breadcrumb topping is full of a medley of fresh herbs.
Spring Pastas
Green Pea Pasta with Roasted Asparagus
A delightfully green spring recipe! This pesto sauce is made with peas and served with roasted asparagus and fresh basil. So many seasonal flavors!
Miso Mushroom Pasta
A perfect opportunity to use a gourmet mix of mushrooms! This light, yet satisfying pasta is simple with layers of decadent, umami, savory flavor.
Creamy Lemon Pasta
There's nothing like bright lemon flavor to welcome a season of warmer weather. This indulgent pasta is creamy and rich, but bursting with tangy, tart, satisfying flavor!
Creamy Tomato & Spinach Pasta
Load up your pasta with fresh, in-season spinach! This creamy tomato sauce is the perfect opportunity to get a generous dose of leafy greens.
Spring Wraps
Roasted Cauliflower Chickpea Mediterranean Wrap
Made with roasted cauliflower, chopped lemony kale, and fresh parsley, this is essentially spring in a wrap! Feel free to add roasted broccoli or carrots too!
Tofu Lettuce Wraps
Another tasty way to enjoy a light spring meal with raw, crunchy, seasonal veggies, like carrots, radish, and green onions. Plus, fresh, local lettuce can be used as the wrap!
Poblano Pesto Tempeh Wrap
Use fresh basil to make this poblano pesto sauce, and load up your nutritious and smoky wrap with fresh, local greens!
Falafel Pita Wrap with Tzatziki and Tahini Sauce
A protein-rich, filling wrap made with baked falafel and served with tzatziki and tahini sauce, this wrap is made with lots of fresh, spring greens!
Spring Side Dishes
Roasted Harissa Cauliflower Salad
This cauliflower salad can be enjoyed as a main served over rice or tossed in a wrap, but it also makes a delicious side! Made with fresh herbs, like mint, and flavorful roasted harissa cauliflower.
Briam Recipe (Greek Roasted Vegetables)
Another customizable recipe, Briam is essentially roasted seasonal vegetables in a tomato sauce. So, use what is in season for spring! The sauce is made with fragrant fresh herbs.
Harissa Roasted Carrots
This carrots are luscious, tender, and rich with flavor! The tangy tahini sauce complements their smoky, harissa taste. Serve as a side dish for any spring party!
Spring Soups
White Bean Cauliflower Soup with Pesto Croutons
Not only does this velvety soup make the most of cauliflower, but its croutons are made with an herby basil pesto! Cauliflower is tossed in a tahini marinade and roasted for delicious, tangy, earthy flavor.
Tuscan White Bean Soup
This is probably my husband's favorite recipe on the blog! It feels like a cup of soul-nourishing goodness! Made with onions, carrots, and celery, this soup is perfected when the leafy kale is tossed in!
French Lentil Soup with Mushrooms
A wholesome lentil soup with umami, earthy flavor, thanks to the generous heaping of mushrooms. Mix the mushrooms up and use what you find at your local farmers market!
Spring Treats
Mint Lemonade
A balanced tangy and sweet, refreshing lemonade with fresh mint. Perfect to brighten your spirits after the winter season is over!
Vegan Lemon Drizzle Cake
Not only does this pretty little cake look perfect on the center of any table, it is full of juicy, tart lemon flavor, with the perfect amount of sweetness, and rustic texture. Bring to your spring parties, or keep this one all to yourself. 😉
Vegan Recipes for Spring
When shopping for these recipes, I recommend visiting your local farmers market. Find out what is in season where you live, and if you can choose organic! Not only is organic produce more dense in nutrients, but the flavors are even more vibrant!
I hope you enjoy these vegan spring recipes! Let me know what you are making in the comments below. 🙂
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