With this nice weather we can say that spring has really started! Of course, this also includes delicious seasonal vegetables and fruits. That is why we have made a list for you with typical spring fruit and vegetables. Which one are you going to try first?
The artichoke is especially abundant in the spring during a short period. It is a delicious vegetable, but does require some work to prepare. You can eat the inner part of the stem, the heart and the underside of the leaves. Once you know how to prepare them, they really are a delicious, refreshing treat!
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As soon as spring starts, these delicious vegetables will soon be back on the shelves:asparagus. It is best to buy thinner asparagus, because they are softer and you do not have to peel them. If you store asparagus bundled upright in some water, they will have a longer shelf life. You can make many different things with asparagus, both as a side dish or as part of your main course (for example in a casserole). Asparagus is usually available until June, so grab your chance while you still can!
These large green beans are a delicious spring snack. They are full and have a fine texture, so you can use them for many different dishes. They are especially popular in Mediterranean and Oriental cuisine. You can blanch, steam or gently boil them with some sea salt. But they are also delicious as part of falafel – super diverse, so!
You know it really is spring when the strawberries appear in the shops again. And we mean the smaller, sweet strawberries, not the big watery ones you find in the grocery store all year round. You can of course make many different things with them, but secretly they are the best if you just eat them separately (after you have rinsed them, that is).
Peas also come up again in the spring. Fresh peas are so much tastier than the frozen variety and can be used in many different ways. From loose with your potatoes and piece of (vegetarian) meat to stews, oven dishes and wok dishes. Have you ever tried to combine peas and mint? A perfect spring match!
A very diverse, but underestimated rookie is watercress. Watercress mainly comes up from the end of May and in the beginning of the summer. It has a somewhat peppery taste and is delicious to eat raw, for example in a salad or in a vegetable dish. But that's not the only way you can eat it:you can bake it deliciously or even use it in soups.
Radishes are a delicious spring vegetable; they are affordable and come in many shapes, flavors and colors. With their somewhat bitter taste, they are delicious in fresh salads or used in stir-fries or soups. What are you going to try first?
Although you can often buy mushrooms all year round, fantastic wild mushrooms spring up in the spring. Morels, for example. They have a nutty, rich taste and smooth stems and hats that you can use in the tastiest dishes. Think pasta and salads, but also soups and sandwiches – delicious!
Have you ever heard of fern curls? They are not very common, because these unique vegetables only appear during a very short period in the summer. They look special, because they are long green stems that are curled up. They are therefore often used by chefs, who steam, boil or bake them with some butter and salt. You have to prepare them, because eating them raw can make you sick. But when you prepare them, they are delicious!
Ah, rhubarb. You will see this a lot in the middle and end of spring. The perfect spring ingredient to make pies, pastries, puddings and other sweet baked goods. Or how about rhubarb compote for your toast or crackers? We love it!
There are not many other vegetables like sorrel, with its spicy, even citrusy taste. With sorrel you can give a salad a boost, as long as you balance it with other strong flavors, such as goat cheese, radishes or sweet fruit. Sorrels are mainly found at the end of spring and also at the beginning of autumn. Are you going to try it?
You may not know him (well), but the wild look is also a real spring vegetable. They are somewhere between onions and garlic and have a wonderful taste and smell that makes every dish a party. It is therefore not surprising that they often sell out quickly in markets, so stock up quickly if you come across them!
