Since March 20, it’s official, it’s spring! The spring season is rich in fruits and vegetables, so it’s a great opportunity to eat gourmet and balanced meals. You will be able to prepare dishes with foods rich in nutrients: antioxidant, fibers,vitamins And mineralsall without too much effort and at a low price!
What are spring fruits and vegetables?
You can find a variety of vegetables on the stalls:artichoke, asparagus, the peas, watercress, the lawyer, the courgette, the cucumberchard, spinach, turnip, the radish, garlic, the onion, the shallot, batavia, fennelbutter bean, the lettuce, the leek, spring onion and the tomato. Without forgetting early vegetables (picked before full maturity), such as gourmet peas, new potatoes and carrots, broad beans, etc. Among these vegetables, some such as asparagus or radish are only available for a short time: you might as well take advantage of them!
Good to know : to enjoy the benefits of seasonal vegetables and fruits for longer, you can make homemade preserves.
What do we eat in the spring?
In order not to multiply the preparations and easily find inspiration, we focus on unique dishes: omelets, gratins, quiches, pies, salads or pasta dishes. Early vegetables are fine and delicatewith them you can prepare warm saladsseasoned with aromatic herbs and accompanied by a soft-boiled or poached egg. You can also prepare certain dishes in advance (notice to fans of batchcooking !) to save time.
To find inspiration, here is a selection of 12 recipes for unique spring dishes.
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