Spring Produce <3

Spring has sprung here in Ontario Canada, and that means we have some beautiful and delicious fresh produce to look forward to. Spring truly is magical you know? Trees start to bud, flowers start to grow, everything starts to look green, and produce just has that succulent vibe I'm obsessed with.

Here's a few of my favourite spring veg and some ideas for what to do with them.

Peas

Yes, peas are available year round in the frozen section, and yes, they're delicious, but there's no comparison to fresh peas. Beautiful and vibrant little green gems they are, and they are great to cook with! 

I've made a fabulous green pea pesto which I've linked the recipe too below, but they're a fresh addition to so many soups, stews, and curries. One of my absolute favourite spring foods!

FRESH GREEN PEA PESTO - Great for pastas, spreads, soups, ugh, everything. It's a cinch to whip up and keeps for about a week in a sealed container in the fridge.
www.thehappyveg.ca/recipes/fresh-green-pea-pesto

New Potatoes

Y'all know I love potatoes by now, and the new potatoes harvested in the spring are like, utter perfection. Paper thin skins on these beauties but they're absolutely delicious boiled and lightly mashed with a little butter with some s & p. They are also perfect for spring and summer tater salads. 

MINI POTATO & CREAMY GREEN PEA BAKE - Featuring two of our delicious spring faves, this bake is just like heaven on a plate. Perfect side to anything you want to pair it with in all honesty. Fresh, vibrant, and you know, potatoes. 

www.thehappyveg.ca/recipes/mini-potato-creamy-pea-bake

LEeks

What's not to love about leeks? Subtle onion flavour, mild, even a touch sweet perhaps, but delicious regardless. I love leeks in soup, pot pie, baked, sauteed, ugh, any way imaginable and I've used them in a variety of dishes that I've posted to the blog. Leeks are a touch pricy in my opinion but they're worth the cost because they're just so special.

POTATO AND ALL THE UNS SOUP with CRISPY FRIED LEEKS - The dreamiest, creamiest potato soup full of a variety of onions and a crispy leek topping that is to die for! 
www.thehappyveg.ca/recipes/potato-all-the-uns-cream-soup

CROCKPOT POTATO LEEK SOUP - Potatoes and leeks are a classic pair, they really go hand in hand. Crockpot soups are simple because you don't need to monitor them all that much. 
www.thehappyveg.ca/recipes/crockpot-potato-leek-soup

​AsparaGus

I think I've said this about every vegetable thus far but, asparagus is one of my absolute favourite spring veggies. Crisp, flavourful, and super simple to cook in so many ways. It's a great addition to soups and stews but it's honestly the absolute best when it is simply roasted with some freshly grated grana padano and lemon. Whichever way you prepare this spring beauty, you're sure to be in love.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS with LEMON & PARM - Asparagus is honestly the best when it is treated simply and left whole in my opinion. My super simple roasted asparagus recipe is one you'll want to make again and again.
www.thehappyveg.ca/recipes/roasted-asparagus-with-lemon-parmesan

What's your favourite spring produce? Any recipes you think I should try?

HAPPY VEG