5 Fresh & Nourishing Vegan Recipes for Spring
As the season shifts and the earth awakens, spring is the perfect time to refresh our plates and nourish our bodies with vibrant, plant-based meals. Embracing seasonal ingredients isn’t just healthy, it’s a sacred act of alignment with nature’s rhythms.
Here are five easy, affordable, and energizing vegan recipes to help you bloom from the inside out:
1. Spring Green Goddess Bowl
A detoxifying, heart-opening bowl of healing greens.
Ingredients:
1 cup cooked quinoa
½ cup steamed asparagus
½ cup peas (fresh or thawed frozen)
Handful of arugula or spinach
Sliced avocado
Drizzle of lemon-tahini dressing
Lemon-Tahini Dressing:
2 tbsp tahini, juice of 1 lemon, 1 tsp maple syrup, water to thin, pinch of sea salt.
2. Rainbow Chickpea Salad
Great for solar plexus activation and light digestive energy.
Ingredients:
1 can chickpeas, rinsed
½ red bell pepper, chopped
½ cucumber, chopped
¼ red onion, thinly sliced
Handful of parsley
Juice of ½ lemon, olive oil, salt, pepper
Toss and chill before serving.
3. Vegan Strawberry Smoothie Bowl
Bright, sweet, and full of life-force energy.
Ingredients:
1 frozen banana
1 cup frozen strawberries
½ cup almond milk
Toppings: hemp seeds, coconut flakes, fresh berries
Blend and serve in a bowl with your favorite toppings.
4. Creamy Spring Pea Soup
A grounding yet light meal—great for calming the nervous system.
Ingredients:
1 tbsp olive oil
1 shallot, chopped
2 cups peas
2 cups vegetable broth
Salt, pepper, mint (optional)
Sauté shallots, add peas and broth, simmer, then blend until smooth.
5. Zesty Vegan Pasta Primavera
For joy, energy, and creativity.
Ingredients:
8 oz cooked pasta (chickpea or whole grain)
1 zucchini, spiralized or sliced
½ cup cherry tomatoes
¼ cup artichokes
2 tbsp olive oil
Lemon zest, garlic, fresh basil
Sauté veggies, combine with pasta, season, and enjoy.
Let Your Food Be a Ritual
Each bite can be a form of self-love. Whether you're eating under the sun or journaling with your smoothie bowl in hand, let these meals anchor you into balance, lightness, and joy this spring.
Want more holistic tips and recipes?
Join my newsletter for weekly inspiration at https://www.natashanile.com/join-our-newsletter
