Source: Nblxer, AdobeStockSpring brings the first vegetables, berries, and long-awaited greens. That's why there's such a desire to cook more seasonal dishes, as the season for many of them will be quite short. We've gathered an excellent selection of spring recipes for you – from soups to baked goods. Choose your favorites!
1. Young Zucchini Fritters with Herbs
Source: malinika.ruAn affordable and easy-to-prepare dish for the whole family.
You will need: 1.2 kg zucchini, 2 eggs, 1 bunch dill, 2 cloves garlic, 3-4 tbsp flour, spices.
Preparation: Grate the zucchini and squeeze out excess liquid. Finely chop the dill and garlic. Mix all ingredients, spoon the fritters onto a heated pan, and fry them on both sides.
2. Spring Salad with Radishes and Green Onions
Source: dzen.ruAn ideal spring salad with the first young cabbage, greens, and vegetables.
You will need: 1/2 head young cabbage, 1 bunch radishes, 1 bunch dill, 1 bunch green onions, 4 cucumbers, 3 eggs, sour cream, spices.
Preparation: Boil the eggs until hard. Shred the cabbage, chop the herbs, and arbitrarily slice the remaining ingredients. Dress the salad with sour cream and spices.
3. Honeysuckle Pie
Source: attuale.ruHoneysuckle is one of the earliest spring berries, so it's time to make the most of it.
You will need: 120 g flour, 75 g butter, 120 g sugar, 1 egg, 1 tsp baking powder, 50 g sour cream, 250 g cottage cheese, 250 g honeysuckle.
Preparation: Sift the flour with baking powder, cut the cold butter, and rub them into crumbs. Add 50 g sugar and the egg, quickly knead the dough, wrap it in film, and refrigerate for half an hour.
Roll out the dough, place it in a baking dish, and form edges. Blend the cottage cheese, sour cream, and remaining sugar, pour over the base, and top with honeysuckle. Bake the pie for 40 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
4. Protein Omelet with Herbs
Source: postila.ruIf desired, add a little sorrel or nettle to diversify the taste.
You will need: 4 egg whites, 100 g herbs, 60 ml milk, spices.
Preparation: Whisk the egg whites with milk until foamy. Add spices and chopped herbs, and gently fold the omelet with a spatula. Fry it on a heated pan for just 1-2 minutes on each side.
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5. Nettle Galette
Source: zdorovogotovim.ruThe simplest open pie that anyone can make.
You will need: 1 bunch nettle, 150 g flour, 60 g butter, 1 egg, 0.3 tsp baking powder, 50 ml milk, 2 pinches salt.
Preparation: Rub the chopped cold butter with flour until crumbly. Add milk, salt, and baking powder, quickly knead the dough, and roll it into a thin layer. Blanch the nettle leaves with boiling water, finely chop them, and mix with the egg. Place the filling in the center of the dough and slightly fold up the edges. Bake the galette for 20 minutes in the oven at 180-200 degrees Celsius.
6. Spring Chicken Soup
Source: pinterest.comA very light and delicious soup to diversify your daily menu.
You will need: 1 chicken fillet, 100 g green peas, 2 bell peppers, 1-2 zucchini, 2-3 potatoes, 1 onion, 1 celery stalk, 1 carrot, herbs.
Preparation: Cover the chicken with water and boil until cooked. Then strain the broth and cut the meat into pieces. Chop all vegetables and lightly fry the onion, carrot, and celery. Add the sautéed vegetables, potatoes, and bell pepper to the broth. After 5-7 minutes, add the remaining ingredients, return the chicken, and cook the soup until done.
7. Cauliflower with Sour Cream in the Oven
Source: mirtesen.ruAn excellent choice even for those following a diet or healthy eating plan.
You will need: 400 g cauliflower, 100 g sour cream, 1 egg, 100 g hard cheese, herbs, spices.
Preparation: Parboil the cauliflower florets for 5-7 minutes in boiling water, drain, and place them in a heatproof dish. Whisk the sour cream, egg, and spices. Pour over the cauliflower and sprinkle with grated cheese and chopped herbs. Bake for 20-25 minutes in the oven at 180-200 degrees Celsius.
8. Salad with Young Cabbage, Carrots, and Radishes
Source: malinika.ruYou can additionally add a spoonful of fruit vinegar to the dressing for a touch of tartness.
You will need: 300 g young cabbage, 1 carrot, 1 bunch radishes, 1 cucumber, 4 sprigs dill, salt, sugar, vegetable oil.
Preparation: Shred the young cabbage and lightly mash it with salt and sugar. Grate the carrot, chop the dill, and thinly slice the cucumber and radishes. Dress the salad with vegetable oil and serve.
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9. Beet Greens Side Dish
Source: dzen.ruYoung beet greens are very tasty, healthy, and easy to prepare.
You will need: 300 g beet greens, 200 g onion, 2 tbsp water, 2 tsp wine vinegar, spices.
Preparation: Slice the onion into feathers and fry until golden in a small amount of oil. Add the chopped beet greens and water, and simmer for 3 minutes. Pour in the wine vinegar, season to taste, and remove from heat.
10. Rhubarb Muffin
Source: pinterest.comFor aroma, we recommend adding a spoonful of orange or lemon zest.
You will need: 100 g butter, 70 ml yogurt, 2 eggs, 220 g flour, 250 g sugar, 1 tsp baking powder, 0.5 tsp baking soda, 250 g rhubarb.
Preparation: Peel the rhubarb of tough fibers and chop. Whisk the soft butter with sugar until fluffy, add yogurt, then beat in the eggs one by one. Whisk the batter again each time, and finally, add the dry ingredients. Fold the rhubarb into the batter, place the muffin in a mold, and bake for 50-60 minutes in the oven at 175 degrees Celsius.
11. Lenten Vegetable Soup
Source: aif.ruMade with fresh young vegetables – the soup turns out much tastier than with frozen ones.
You will need: 1.5 l water, 50 g potatoes, 50 g onion, 50 g carrots, 150 g green peas, 70 g bell pepper, 70 g cherry tomatoes, 70 g cauliflower, 30 g green onions, spices.
Preparation: Boil water or vegetable broth, add the chopped potatoes, and cook for 10-15 minutes. Add all other vegetables and cook the soup for another 6-7 minutes over medium heat. Finally, add spices and green onions.
12. Spring Salad with Young Potatoes
Source: postila.ruOnly one main ingredient, but it turns out so great!
You will need: 450 g young potatoes, 3 sprigs dill, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp grainy mustard, 4 tbsp olive oil, salt.
Preparation: Thoroughly wash and boil the potatoes until cooked. Cut them into large pieces, chop the dill and garlic. Mix the remaining ingredients and dress the salad.
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13. Young Carrots with Rosemary
Source: vk.comYoung carrots are good fresh, but here's another idea.
You will need: 300 g young carrots, 2 sprigs rosemary, 20 g butter, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 pinch salt.
Preparation: Thoroughly wash the carrots and fry them on all sides in a mixture of two oils until lightly browned. Add rosemary and fry for a few more minutes. Place the carrots on a plate and salt.
14. Ossetian Pie with Wild Garlic
Source: postila.ruWe recommend brushing the finished pie with a piece of butter.
You will need: 80 ml water, 80 ml vegetable oil, 80 ml kefir, 5 g dry yeast, 1 tsp salt, 1 tbsp sugar, 300 g flour, 1 egg, 80 g wild garlic, 200 g feta cheese, 1 yolk.
Preparation: Mix warm water, oil, and kefir. Add yeast, salt, and sugar, and let stand for 5 minutes. Pour the resulting starter into the flour and knead the dough. Let it rise for 1 hour in a warm place. For the filling, mix chopped wild garlic, crumbled feta cheese, and egg.
Roll out the dough into a flatbread, place the filling, and gather it into a pouch so the filling stays inside. Roll it out again, place the pie in a mold, and make a hole in the center for steam. Brush with yolk and bake for 20-25 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius.
15. Shchi (Cabbage Soup) with Young Cabbage
Source: menunedeli.ruAnd with fresh young tomatoes instead of tomato paste!
You will need: 1.5 l chicken broth, 400 g potatoes, 1 onion, 500 g young cabbage, 1 carrot, 3 tomatoes, spices.
Preparation: Chop and lightly fry the onion with the carrot. Boil the broth, add the chopped potatoes, and cook for 5-10 minutes. Add the shredded cabbage and cook for another 10 minutes, then add the sautéed vegetables and grated peeled tomatoes with spices. Bring the soup to readiness over medium heat.
16. Fresh Beet Salad with Carrots and Apples
Source: mykaleidoscope.ruPerfectly diversifies your usual diet.
You will need: 100 g beets, 100 g apples, 100 g carrots, 40 g walnuts, 1/2 lemon, 1 tbsp yogurt, spices.
Preparation: Grate the vegetables and fruits on a coarse grater or cut into thin strips. Drizzle with lemon juice, add chopped walnuts, and dress the salad with yogurt and spices.
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17. Strawberry Charlotte
Source: pinterest.comThe first spring strawberries – simply a dream after a cold winter.
You will need: 150 g strawberries, 120 g sugar, 100 g flour, 2 eggs, 2 pinches vanilla, 2 pinches baking powder.
Preparation: Whisk the eggs with sugar and vanilla until fluffy. Add flour and baking powder, mix, and pour the batter into a mold. Arrange the strawberries on top and bake the charlotte for 30-40 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
18. Savory Syrniki with Herbs
Source: twizz.ruIt's time to swap regular sweet syrniki for something new.
You will need: 500 g cottage cheese, 2 tbsp semolina, 2 eggs, 1/2 bunch each of dill, parsley, and green onions, salt, spices, 2 tbsp flour.
Preparation: Pass the cottage cheese through a sieve, whisk the eggs with salt, and mix. Add semolina, then chopped herbs. Let the dough rest for 15 minutes, form the syrniki, roll them in flour, and fry on both sides until golden over medium heat.
19. Spring Pour-Over Pie
Source: dzen.ruAny fresh and aromatic herbs will be perfect for the filling.
You will need: 4 eggs, 7-8 tbsp flour, 0.5 tsp baking soda, 250 g yogurt, 6-7 boiled eggs, 100 g green onions, salt.
Preparation: Finely chop the boiled eggs and mix them with green onions. Whisk the raw eggs with salt, add yogurt, then flour and baking soda. Pour half of the batter into a mold, spread the filling, and cover again with the remaining batter. Bake the pie for about 50 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
20. Fresh Young Zucchini Salad
Source: rasfokus.ruJuicy, aromatic, healthy, and you can make it every day!
You will need: 1 zucchini, 1 cucumber, 1 carrot, 8 cherry tomatoes, 5 tbsp olive oil, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tsp lemon juice, 1 tsp honey, spices.
Preparation: Using a vegetable peeler, slice the zucchini, cucumber, and carrot into thin ribbons. Add cherry tomatoes. Mix olive oil, minced garlic, honey, lemon juice, and spices, and dress the salad.