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    Seasonal Vegetable Recipes

    Browse hundreds of easy, nutritious recipes that highlight vegetables and other plant foods, created by a Registered Dietitian. With every post, you’ll learn delicious ways to eat more veggies, make plant-forward meals, celebrate seasonal produce, and get comfortable in the kitchen. There’s a recipe for everyone, including omnivorous, vegetarian, and vegan options, all of which are heavy on plants!

    Reader Favorites

    Here are the most popular seasonal recipes in the Veg World!

    • roasted cherry tomato tart on a counter next to basil leaves and a napkin
      Roasted Cherry Tomato Tart with Puff Pastry
    • sauteed patty pan squash with parmesan cheese in a serving bowl on a counter
      Sautéed Patty Pan Squash
    • overhead view of pickled red onions in a jar on a counter
      Quick Pickled Red Onions (No Cook)
    • fresh garden salsa in a serving bowl surrounded by tortilla chips and ingredients
      Fresh Garden Salsa Recipe
    • roasted beets in foil packets next to each other on a counter
      Oven Roasted Beets in Foil
    • blackened corn in a skillet next to a spoon and napkin
      Blackened Corn
    • cold bruschetta dip in a serving bowl next to crackers and a napkin
      Cold Bruschetta Dip with Crème Fraîche
    • square image of a cucumber avocado soup with chopped pineapple on a counter
      Creamy Chilled Cucumber Avocado Soup

    New Recipes

    Check out the latest and greatest here. Or browse the full recipe index →

    • Brussels sprouts and date salad in a bowl with salad tongs on a wooden board.
      Shredded Brussels Sprouts Salad (With Dates and Pomegranate)
    • Cucumber radish salad in a bowl surrounded by ingredients, napkin, and spoon.
      Cucumber Radish Salad
    • Carrot cake oats with frosting on a plate with a fork with a bite on it.
      Healthy Carrot Cake Baked Oats (Easy Make-Ahead Breakfast)
    • Celery smoothie being poured into a glass surrounded by ingredients.
      Celery Smoothie with Apple and Banana
    lizzie streit cutting carrots

    About Lizzie Streit, MS, RDN, LD

    I’m a mom, Registered Dietitian, veggie lover, culinary enthusiast, and three-time author. And I’m here to help you put the advice to “eat your veggies” into practice!

    As a specialist in culinary nutrition, I don’t just provide resources about why it’s good to eat plants. I show you how you can!

    In addition to cooking up a storm, I offer food and nutrition writing, photography, and consulting services.

    Learn more about me →

    Browse by Vegetable

    Check out my delicious recipes for summer’s best produce. Browse all vegetables →

    • Beets
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    • Tomatoes
    • Zucchini

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    Plant-Forward Mains

    Vegetables and plant foods shine in these nutritionally balanced main dishes, with options for omnivorous, vegetarian, and vegan diets.

    • Bowl of polenta topped with spring vegetables, butter, and cheese next to ingredients, napkin, and fork.
      Spring Polenta with Vegetables
    • Bok choy stir fry in a bowl with chopsticks on the side.
      Bok Choy Stir Fry With Lo Mein Noodles
    • cooked chickpeas in a serving bowl with a bay leaf
      How to Cook Chickpeas on the Stovetop
    • Creamy asparagus and pea risotto in a bowl with a fork on a wooden board.
      Asparagus and Pea Risotto
    See more Mains →

    Sides

    Find a wholesome side to serve with every meal.

    • 25+ Summer Side Dishes That Go With Any Main Course!
    • Artichoke salad in a bowl with a spoon next to dressing, napkin, and ingredients.
      Artichoke Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette
    • Slice of white pizza topped with arugula pizza next to other pieces and a lemon.
      Lemony Arugula Pizza (Vegetarian)
    • Roasted savoy cabbage wedges in a bowl surrounded by ingredients and napkin.
      Roasted Savoy Cabbage Wedges with Parmesan
    See more Sides →

    Salads

    Add more veggies to your diet with easy salads.

    • Cauliflower and lentil salad in a bowl with a spoon next to herbs and napkin.
      Cauliflower and Lentil Salad
    • Blood orange fennel salad on an oval serving tray next to napkin and toppings.
      Blood Orange Fennel Salad
    • Broccoli and cauliflower salad in a bowl next to garnishes, a napkin, and a spoon.
      Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad Recipe
    • Carrot beet salad in a serving bowl next to ingredients, spoon, and napkin.
      Grated Carrot Beet Salad
    See more Salads →

    Smoothies

    Sip your way to more veggies.

    • Collage of homemade healthy smoothies with text overlay.
      The *Best* Healthy Smoothie Recipes (Includes Fruits & Veggies)
    • Beet carrot smoothie in a glass on a counter surrounded by ingredients.
      Beet Carrot Smoothie
    • green smoothie in a glass with ingredients and a napkin scattered around it
      Collard Greens Smoothie
    • grapefruit, kale, and banana smoothie in a glass with grapefruit wedge on the rim
      Green Grapefruit Smoothie
    See more Smoothies & Drinks →

    Cooking Tips and Tutorials

    Learn my favorite hacks for preparing vegetables and planning meals.

    • collage of four healthy recipes with text box in the middle with post name
      Foods in Season in December
    • image of a woman from the shoulders down with a text box with post title
      2025 Holiday Gift Guide for the Vegetable Lover
    • collage of cranberry sauce, carrot pie, turnip gratin, and mashed squash with text box in the middle
      Foods in Season in November
    • garlic scapes, chard, sugar snap pea salad, and jicama salsa in a collage with text box
      Foods in Season in June
    See more Vegetable Prep Hacks →

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