https://www.loveandlemons.com/category/recipe-index-root/season/spring/ Healthy, whole food, vegan and vegetarian recipes Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:39:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.7 https://www.loveandlemons.com/pickled-beets/ https://www.loveandlemons.com/pickled-beets/#comments Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:39:13 +0000 https://www.loveandlemons.com/?p=95834
These quick pickled beets are so good that I like to eat them straight from the jar. Roasted, then pickled in a simple brine made from apple cider vinegar, water, sugar, and salt, the beets are tender, sweet, and tangy, with a sour, savory kick from garlic and mustard seeds. When I’m not snacking on them, I pile them onto salads and thinly slice them for sandwiches. They add a bright, earthy pop that I just love. I’ve shared lots of other quick pickling recipes in the past (see these pickled red onions and dill pickles, for example), but I only […]

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This enchilada recipe is the kind of simple, comforting dish that we all need in our weeknight rotations. The filling is a combo of gooey cheese, black beans, and steamed spinach. I roll it up in corn tortillas, which I then smother with red enchilada sauce and more cheese. Finally, I bake the enchiladas until the cheese is melty and the edges of the tortillas are crisp. Easy to make and packed with delicious flavor, this recipe has become a family favorite in our house. Our kiddo always asks for more! I hope you love it too. Cheese Enchiladas Ingredients Though […]

]]> https://www.loveandlemons.com/enchiladas-recipe/feed/ 168 https://www.loveandlemons.com/celery-salad/ https://www.loveandlemons.com/celery-salad/#comments Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:15:42 +0000 https://www.loveandlemons.com/?p=95537
This celery salad recipe is fresh and flavorful, filled with a delicious variety of textures and flavors. Chewy Medjool dates and tender chickpeas accent the celery’s crunch, and apple adds a nice sweetness to play off the celery’s savory flavor. Rich, nutty almonds and Parmesan balance the fresh ingredients, and a bright lemon dressing ties the whole thing together. I love this salad because it shows that celery can be so much more than a supporting ingredient in a soup or the base for ants on a log. This humble veggie is crisp and refreshing, with juicy stalks and leaves so fragrant […]

]]> https://www.loveandlemons.com/celery-salad/feed/ 6 https://www.loveandlemons.com/roasted-cauliflower/ https://www.loveandlemons.com/roasted-cauliflower/#comments Thu, 20 Jan 2022 14:04:16 +0000 https://www.loveandlemons.com/?p=34721
I make roasted cauliflower almost every week. It’s easy to make, healthy, and delicious. The florets come out of the oven beautifully caramelized, with crisp, golden brown edges and a rich, nutty flavor. They’re perfect for serving as a side dish, tucking into tacos, tossing into a salad, a grain bowl, or a pasta…or eating straight off the baking sheet. You’ll find my go-to roasted cauliflower recipe below, along with my best tips and tricks for cooking it perfectly every time. I’ve also shared a few of my favorite ways to season roasted cauliflower. Yes, this roasted veggie is great […]

]]> https://www.loveandlemons.com/roasted-cauliflower/feed/ 37 https://www.loveandlemons.com/harissa-recipe/ https://www.loveandlemons.com/harissa-recipe/#comments Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:47:53 +0000 https://www.loveandlemons.com/?p=95397
Move over, ketchup and hot sauce—this homemade harissa recipe is one of my favorite condiments to keep on hand. Made with a blend of roasted red peppers, dried chiles, warming spices, garlic, and lemon, my version of this North African chili paste is sweet, smoky, and bright, with a subtle kick of heat. I love stirring it into shakshuka for spice, slathering it in falafel wraps, and dolloping it on roasted veggies to punch up the flavors. I started making homemade harissa years ago, back before it was widely available in grocery stores in my area. These days, it’s much […]

]]> https://www.loveandlemons.com/harissa-recipe/feed/ 2 https://www.loveandlemons.com/easy-weeknight-dinners/ https://www.loveandlemons.com/easy-weeknight-dinners/#comments Sun, 28 Feb 2021 16:20:20 +0000 https://www.loveandlemons.com/?p=55487
These easy weeknight dinners are some of my go-to recipes for busy nights. They range from pastas to soups to stir fries and sheet pan meals, but they all have a few things in common. They call for simple ingredients, they come together quickly (or are hands-off to prepare), and they’re packed with flavor. I don’t always feel like cooking at the end of a long day, but I do want a delicious dinner. If you’re looking for weeknight dinner ideas to refresh your rotation, check out the recipes below. I’ve made these meals for my family time and time again. […]

]]> https://www.loveandlemons.com/easy-weeknight-dinners/feed/ 11 https://www.loveandlemons.com/breakfast-burrito/ https://www.loveandlemons.com/breakfast-burrito/#comments Sun, 23 May 2021 14:20:56 +0000 https://www.loveandlemons.com/?p=37250
Meet my favorite breakfast burrito recipe! These easy, cheesy breakfast burritos are loaded with fluffy scrambled eggs, crispy potatoes, fresh veggies, and melty cheddar cheese. I love to make them on lazy weekend mornings. Jack and I eat two right away, and I stash the rest in the freezer for easy meals during the week. They reheat perfectly for a quick grab-and-go breakfast or lunch. Spice things up by serving them with a side of your favorite salsa or hot sauce! Breakfast Burrito Ingredients Here’s what you’ll need to make this breakfast burrito recipe: Large flour tortillas – In the […]

]]> https://www.loveandlemons.com/breakfast-burrito/feed/ 33 https://www.loveandlemons.com/oatmeal-breakfast-bars/ https://www.loveandlemons.com/oatmeal-breakfast-bars/#comments Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:03:44 +0000 https://www.loveandlemons.com/?p=95219
On busy mornings, I love having a stash of these oatmeal bars on hand. They’re a perfect grab-and-go breakfast, packed with hearty oats, walnuts, dried cranberries, and eggs to hold them together. They have a delicious soft-baked texture, and brown sugar and cinnamon fill them with sweet, spiced flavor. With two kiddos in the house, I rarely have time to make actual oatmeal on a weekday, but lucky for me, these oatmeal breakfast bars are even better! I adapted this oatmeal bars recipe from my baked oatmeal. When I started working on them, my goal was for them to have […]

]]> https://www.loveandlemons.com/oatmeal-breakfast-bars/feed/ 16 https://www.loveandlemons.com/chocolate-chip-mini-muffins/ https://www.loveandlemons.com/chocolate-chip-mini-muffins/#comments Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:36:12 +0000 https://www.loveandlemons.com/?p=95104
Let’s make mini muffins! These bite-size treats are moist, puffy, and studded with gooey, melty mini chocolate chips. The recipe calls for basic ingredients and is easy to make—easy enough that if you have mini-muffin-loving kids in your house, they can help bake! These chocolate chip mini muffins have been one of my family’s go-to snacks for over a year. I developed the recipe because, well… I had gotten in the habit of buying store-bought mini muffins for my son Ollie when he was a toddler. But last summer, we started baking together every week, and I decided it was […]

]]> https://www.loveandlemons.com/chocolate-chip-mini-muffins/feed/ 4 https://www.loveandlemons.com/crispy-rice-salad/ https://www.loveandlemons.com/crispy-rice-salad/#comments Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:17:47 +0000 https://www.loveandlemons.com/?p=94839
This crispy rice salad recipe is quickly becoming my favorite summer lunch. It starts with a base of veggies—marinated cucumbers, edamame, scallions, avocado, and fresh mint—that I top with crunchy roasted peanuts, sheet pan crispy rice, and sesame ginger dressing. It’s so good that I’ve already made it 3 times this summer. Check back with me in a few weeks—I have a feeling I’ll have made it at least 3 times more. Crispy Rice Salad Ingredients I got hooked on the concept of crispy rice salads after eating an amazing one at Hai Hai in Minneapolis a few years ago. Theirs […]

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