Get into the spring spirit with these vibrant springtime recipes filled with fresh leafy greens

<p>Spring might be our favourite season, what with the bright sunshine, pretty blossoms and - best of all - the sheer variety of seasonal fruit and veg on offer.</p><p>Sweet, tender and full of flavour, spring greens signal a bright new season. A great all-rounder, they work well in risottos and quiches or on pizza. Plus, they're budget friendly, easy to prep and a source of fibre and vitamin C.</p><p>They're even low on waste; don't bin the stems, just slice them finely - and leftovers work well in bubble and squeak served with bacon and a poached egg.</p><p>Scroll on for some of our favourite spring green recipes.</p><h2>Shakshuka with spring onions and pesto</h2><p>Give your brunch a green makeover with fresh-flavoured greens, herby mint and cheesy pesto in <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/shakshuka-with-spring-greens-pesto" target="_blank">this take on Middle Eastern shakshuka</a>. Vibrant spring greens are a perfect match for the tangy feta and runny-yolk eggs - just add some crusty bread for dunking.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="spring-green-pesto-shakshuka-web__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/spring-green-pesto-shakshuka-web_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Potato cakes with spring greens</h2><p>Spring greens make a brilliant side when sautéed in butter with a crack of black pepper, so it makes perfect sense that they work brilliantly in <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/potato-cakes-with-spring-greens" target="_blank">these crispy on the outside potato cakes</a>. Serve with smoked salmon and a poached egg for a delicious breakfast or light lunch.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="potato-cakes-spring-greens__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/potato-cakes-spring-greens__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Crispy Chinese-style spring greens with spare ribs</h2><p>If you like the crispy seaweed served in Chinese restaurants, you'll love <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/crispy-chinese-style-spring-greens-with-spare-ribs" target="_blank">these crunchy spring greens</a> topped with an aromatic 5-spice sugar. Serve with Chinese-style spare ribs, as seen here, or any of your favourite Chinese recipes!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="imageRecipeCrispyChineseStyleSpringGreensSpareRibs-2x__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/imageRecipeCrispyChineseStyleSpringGreensSpareRibs-2x__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>SPRING GREEN, CHICKEN AND BUTTERBEAN SOUP</h2><p>Healthy, delicious and filling, <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/spring-green-chicken-butterbean-soup" target="_blank">this spring green, chicken and butterbean soup</a> is a meal in itself. Serve with some warm crusty bread for mopping up all of that gorgeous, savoury broth.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="spring-green-chicken-butterbean-soup__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/spring-green-chicken-butterbean-soup__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Cheesy colcannon croquettes</h2><p>Sometimes, the leftovers are even better than the food the first time round, and this is definitely the case with <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/cheesy-colcannon-croquettes" target="_blank">these cheesy colcannon croquettes</a>. Leftover mashed potatoes and spring greens bode well when mixed with cheese, covered in breadcrumbs and fried to perfection. Cheesy, potatoey, crunchy deliciousness!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="cheesy-colcannon-croquettes__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/cheesy-colcannon-croquettes__square_GL?scl=1"></p><p><em>Have our spring green recipes inspired you to cook up some green goodness? Make sure to stock up on everything you need to make these recipes <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/" target="_blank">online</a> or <a href="https://storelocator.asda.com/#!/" target="_blank">pop into your local store.</a></em></p>

Spring greens recipes to celebrate the new season

By ASDA Admin,27th March 2019

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