27 Vibrant Vegetarian Spring Dinners to Savor the Season
Delicious spring vegetarian meals! These vegetarian dinner recipes for spring are fresh, healthy, and will get you so excited for the season!
When spring finally arrives, it feels so magical!
We’ve survived the dreary winter, the sun is shining, and little sprouts of green are popping up everywhere.
With that, our taste buds start to adapt to the new season.
Our cravings turn from winter comfort foods to lighter, fresher meals.
If you’re looking for some healthy vegetarian meals for spring, you’ve come to the right place!
I put together a list of the most delicious spring vegetarian dinners, so you have tons of ideas to add to your meal plan.
From fresh salads, to family-friendly easy dinners, to pasta dishes, bowls, tacos, and soups – there’s something for everyone!
Many are filled with seasonal produce, so you’ll be feeling those spring vibes in no time.
Let’s check out these tasty spring dinners!
Easy Vegetarian Spring Dinners
Creamy Vegetable Pasta
Creamy Vegetable Pasta is packed with veggies and tossed in a simple cream sauce for a lighter version of fettuccine alfredo.
Plus, it all comes together in just 35 minutes!
Lemon Ricotta Pasta
This delightful spaghetti al limone with ricotta has a delicious fresh spring taste and intense citrus flavor.
All you need is fresh ricotta and basil, lemons and grated Parmigiano or vegetarian parmesan to make the no-cook sauce.
Spring Vegetable Risotto
Spring Vegetable Risotto with Asparagus, Peas, Radishes and Leeks is rich, creamy, loaded with seasonal veggies and finished with lots of cheese, lemon zest and fresh herbs.
This easy vegetarian dinner can be made in under 40 minutes and is the perfect way to usher in spring!
Veggie Lasagna
Great vegetable lasagna is flavorful, cheesy, well-cooked and NOT watery.
Learn the secret ingredient that culinary school students use to perfect this classic dish.
Quick Flatbread Pizza Margherita
This delicious Margherita flatbread pizza recipe is going to be your new favorite flatbread pizza.
It’s delicious and easy to assemble using store bought naan bread, making for a tasty light lunch or dinner meal when you don’t really feel like cooking.
Tomato Pie
With thick slices of juicy tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, & bright red onion, this savory tomato pie is piled high in a buttery pie shell & topped with a cheesy spread.
Perfect for brunch or dinner, this tomato pie recipe is a simple Southern delicacy that delivers big flavor.
Sweet Corn and Zucchini Gnocchi Skillet
This sweet corn and zucchini gnocchi skillet is the perfect spring skillet with fresh zucchini and sweet corn in a light creamy lime sauce with fresh basil.
There’s nothing like sweet corn and zucchini to make a meal feel like spring!
Basil Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes
This quick & easy Basil Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes is the perfect light spring dinner. It is full of fresh blistered tomatoes, basil, parmesan cheese, and garlic.
Best of all, it comes together in only about 15 minutes.
Greek Orzo Salad
This light Greek orzo salad is filled with veggies, herbs, and a bright lemony vinaigrette.
Serve it alongside your favorite bread for a light spring meal!
Spring Farro Salad
This delightful Spring Farro Salad has roasted asparagus, broccolini, and radishes.
It's topped with dill, chives, and a mustardy dressing absolutely bursting with spring flavor,
Summer Gnocchi with Basil Brown Butter
This gnocchi recipe is so simple yet so satisfying! Fluffy gnocchi in a skillet with farmers market veggies and a quick brown butter sauce.
Strawberry Goat Cheese Salad
This strawberry goat cheese salad is the perfect spring and summer salad!
Made with fresh strawberries, goat cheese, spinach, walnuts & pine nuts, then drizzled with a homemade balsamic vinaigrette with a hint of cinnamon.
Lemon Ricotta Pasta
Need a quick weeknight dinner perfect for a lovely spring night? This zesty lemon ricotta pasta is the perfect recipe.
Featuring ripe cherry tomatoes and fresh basil in a creamy garlic lemon ricotta sauce, it’s comforting yet light at the same time.
Grilled Halloumi Cheese Sandwich
This grilled halloumi sandwich is a satisfying weeknight dinner, ready in only about 15 minutes!
Halloumi cheese slices and onions are grilled (or pan-fried) and layered with tomatoes, lettuce, and a quick garlicky mayo.
Fresh Tomato Bruschetta Pasta
Summer pasta is a quick and easy no-cook sauce that’s perfect for spring or summertime.
Fresh basil, pine nuts, garlic, and balsamic vinegar add so much flavor and texture to the tomatoes!
Panzanella Salad
Panzanella salad is a hearty, main dish salad utilizing fresh tomatoes, basil, cucumbers, bell peppers and onions.
Combined with toasty bread, fresh mozzarella, and the best homemade dressing, what’s not to like?! Grill or toast the bread on the stovetop if you don’t want to turn the oven on.
Mediterranean Chickpea Quinoa Bowl
This Mediterranean Quinoa Chickpea Bowl makes the perfect healthy lunch or light dinner.
It's topped with roasted cauliflower, Kalamata olives, and lemon tahini sauce that creates a beautiful medley of flavors.
Roasted Eggplant and Zucchini Pasta
This chunky eggplant and zucchini pasta is quick to make in just 30 minutes and features hearty vegetables that are roasted to bring out maximum flavor.
You can make this pasta dish year-round but it’s best in the spring and summer when these versatile vegetables are cheap and abundant.
Black Bean Tacos
With a simple mixture of beans, veggies and your favorite seasonings you can create a delicious meatless filling for tacos.
Set out a fun ‘taco bar’ with all kinds of toppings for everyone to create their own taco specialty.
Cream Cheese Pasta with Corn and Spinach
This delicious vegetarian pasta recipe is made with only 10 basic ingredients and gets ready in less than 20 minutes.
A quick, easy, and inexpensive comforting dish that's loved by everyone.
Thai Green Curry with Tofu
Thai Green Curry with Tofu stands in a league of its own when it comes to creamy curry sauces. It is fragrant, aromatic, bright and spicy.
Mixed with fresh vegetables and tofu, this healthy, plant-based, one-pot dish comes together quickly and is both refreshing AND comforting.
Avocado Bell Pepper Pasta
This creamy avocado bell pepper pasta is fresh and delicious with fresh basil, ripe avocado, roasted red peppers, garlic, and lemon juice.
Best of all, you will have dinner on the table in 20 minutes or less, no chopping required!
Pesto Bowls with Roasted Potatoes and Summer Squash
These fresh bowls feature amazing roasted produce, roasted potatoes, and homemade pesto.
This vegetarian dish that is downright popping with color and flavor!
Vegan Fish and Chips
This tofish recipe might just be the best vegan fish and chips you'll eat. The tofu is moist and flaky, coated in a crispy and golden batter.
Crispy Zucchini and Corn Fritters
Zucchini and Corn Fritters are so delicious and packed with vegetables and a crispy texture, and perfect for any time of day.
Ready in less than 30 minutes, they are easily made gluten-free and vegan.
Spring Minestrone Soup
This hearty, Spring Minestrone Soup recipe is a delicious celebration of spring vegetables.
Asparagus, spinach, and leeks all shine in this fun spring soup!
Goat Cheese Pasta with Spring Vegetables
Easy Goat Cheese Pasta is loaded with spring veggies in a light and creamy lemon goat cheese sauce, with fettuccine, asparagus, onion, and peas.
Ready to try some vegetarian spring meals?
I hope this list of healthy vegetarian spring dinners has given you lots of ideas to add to this season’s menu.
There are so many delicious recipes to choose from, so you’ll never run out of ideas!
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