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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!

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    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 →

    • Tortellini salad with roasted summer vegetables in a bowl with a spoon next to herbs.
      Summer Tortellini Salad with Roasted Vegetables
    • Bowl of four bean salad with a wooden spoon next to napkin, herbs, salt, and pepper.
      Easy Four Bean Salad
    • Woman lifting a spoon of fresh tomato sauce out of a bowl on a counter.
      Fresh Tomato Sauce
    • Glass of strawberry basil lemonade with red and white straw and strawberry, basil, and lemon garnish.
      Strawberry Basil Lemonade with Honey
    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
    • Corn
    • Tomatoes
    • Zucchini

    Browse by Season

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    Browse by Other Plant Foods

    • Fruit
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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.

    • Sticky tofu with rice and cucumber salad surrounded by ingredients and toppings.
      Sticky Tofu with Smashed Cucumber Salad
    • Chicken sausage sheet pan with vegetables and pesto on a plate with a fork.
      Chicken Sausage Sheet Pan Dinner
    • Vegetarian stir fry cooking in a cast iron skillet with a wooden spoon.
      Kohlrabi Stir Fry
    • Woman holding a salmon burger with toppings in a bun over a plate.
      Spinach Feta Salmon Burgers
    See more Mains →

    Sides

    Find a wholesome side to serve with every meal.

    • Southwest pasta salad in a bowl on a napkin with a spoon next to dressing.
      Easy Southwest Pasta Salad
    • Roasted bell pepper salad with burrata and basil on a plate surrounded by ingredients.
      Roasted Bell Pepper Salad
    • SautĆ©ed red chard on a plate with a fork surrounded by ingredients and napkin.
      Simple Sautéed Red Chard
    • Red, white, and blue fruit salad on a large serving dish on a counter.
      Red, White, and Blue Fruit Salad
    See more Sides →

    Salads

    Add more veggies to your diet with easy salads.

    • Dill pickle potato salad in a serving bowl next to ingredients, napkin, and plate with fork.
      Dill Pickle Potato Salad
    • 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
    • Artichoke salad in a bowl with a spoon next to dressing, napkin, and ingredients.
      Artichoke Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette
    See more Salads →

    Smoothies

    Sip your way to more veggies.

    • Celery smoothie being poured into a glass surrounded by ingredients.
      Celery Smoothie with Apple and Banana
    • 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
    See more Smoothies & Drinks →

    Cooking Tips and Tutorials

    Learn my favorite hacks for preparing vegetables and planning meals.

    • Blanched sweet corn cobs in a bowl of ice water under text box.
      How to Freeze Sweet Corn
    • red split lentils in a bowl under text box with post title.
      How to Cook Red Lentils
    • image of a hand holding up a green smoothie with text boxes for post name and website
      How to Make a Smoothie
    • Juicer vs Blender: Which is Better?
    See more Vegetable Prep Hacks →

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