Fast spring dinner and lunch recipes (2024)

The best way to celebrate spring is with copious amounts of fresh food in these seasonal recipes.

Sep 05, 2023 1:00am

Don't waste time in the kitchen this springtime. Enjoy the warmer weather and all that spring has to offer with these fast spring recipes. Featuring savoury meals starring spring vegetables, light pasta recipe ideas, one-pan wonders and more, our collection of quick, easy spring recipes are perfect for fuss-free meals this season.

We have spring dinner recipes and simple lunches galore. Try our beetroot, feta and lentil salad the next time you're looking for a fresh salad recipe to try. Our prawn linguine with semi-fried tomatoes and Pintxo-style chopped steak sandwiches, both of which are perfect for weeknight dinners (especially when you're not in the mood to cook). Plus, more spring dinner ideas starring fresh spring vegetables such as green beans, spring peas, and roasted asparagus. For easy weeknight dinners or an evening of entertaining, our recipes for farro with pancetta and peas or our harissa-roasted cauliflower recipe always deliver.

These are our best spring recipes to celebrate the season.

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Fried tortillas with broad beans, feta and lime

Photo: Ben Dearnley

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Casarecce with spring vegetables and pancetta

Photo: Ben Dearnley

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Tony Tan's stir-fried asparagus with shiitake mushrooms and chilli

Photo: Ben Dearnley

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Roasted beetroot carpaccio

Photo: Con Poulos

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Chicken salad with asparagus and quinoa

Photo: William Meppem

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Asparagus and ricotta pizze bianche

Photo: William Meppem

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Matt Stone's raw zucchini, pine nut and miso salad

Photo: Alicia Taylor

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Chorizo and asparagus salad with chimichurri

Photo: William Meppem

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Corn and buttermilk fritters

Photo: John Paul Urizar

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Prawn linguine with semi-dried tomatoes and olives

Photo: John Paul Urizar

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Charlie Carrington's Yemenite pickled cabbage and chickpea salad

Photo: Ben Dearnley

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Beetroot, feta and lentil salad

Photo: Ben Dearnley

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Sicilian artichoke, broad bean and pecorino salad

Photo: James Moffatt

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Lamb with fennel, salsa verde and preserved lemon

Photo: Ben Dearnley

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Louis Tikaram's stir-fried snake beans with pork

Photo: Kara Rosenlund

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Baby vegetable slaw with grapefruit and tarragon

Photo: Con Poulos

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Harissa-roasted cauliflower with preserved-lemon dressing

Photo: James Moffatt

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Roasted cauliflower, Brussels sprout and chickpea salad

Photo: Ben Dearnley

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Farinata with blistered tomatoes and chilli chickpeas

Photo: Alicia Taylor

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Broccoli sang choi bau

Photo: William Meppem

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E'cco's zucchini salad with pecorino, currants, sunflower seeds and lemon

Photo: William Meppem

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Lamb koftas with beetroot salad

Photo: Ben Dearnley

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Potato tortilla with marinated mushrooms

Photo: Alicia Taylor

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Pintxo-style chopped steak sandwiches

Photo: Alicia Taylor

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Chorizo, broad beans and Manchego

Photo: William Meppem

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Zucchini flower, asparagus and fennel salad

Photo: William Meppem

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Barbecued hanger steak with cacio e pepe mushrooms

Photo: James Moffatt

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Portuguese chicken skewers with tomato salad and flatbread

Photo: Chris Chen

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Farro with pancetta, peas and mascarpone

Photo: Ben Dearnley

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Lamb with torn bread, broad bean and mint salad

Photo: Ben Dearnley

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Blue-eye trevalla with skordalia, lemon, potatoes and fennel

Photo: Chris Chen

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Speck, cabbage and pea soup

Photo: William Meppem

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Seared tuna with baby spring greens

Photo: James Moffatt

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Fast spring dinner and lunch recipes (2024)

FAQs

How to make dinner quickly? ›

How to cook faster & have dinner ready in less time
  1. Manage your expectations. Yum. ...
  2. Divide and conquer. Meal prep works. ...
  3. Embrace big batches. Soup can be made in big batches. ...
  4. Repurpose leftovers. ...
  5. Keep your pantry stocked. ...
  6. Make all-in-one meals. ...
  7. Heat things up. ...
  8. Don't go whole hog (or chicken breast)
May 26, 2020

How can I make my lunch in 5 minutes? ›

29 Healthy Lunches You Can Make in 5 Minutes
  1. 01 of 29. Roasted Veggie & Tofu Brown Rice Bowl. ...
  2. 02 of 29. White Bean & Avocado Toast. ...
  3. 03 of 29. Edamame & Veggie Rice Bowl. ...
  4. 04 of 29. Egg Salad Avocado Toast. ...
  5. 05 of 29. 3-Ingredient Creamy Rotisserie Chicken Salad. ...
  6. 06 of 29. Cucumber & Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Wrap. ...
  7. 07 of 29. ...
  8. 08 of 29.
Nov 29, 2023

What to eat that is fast and easy? ›

38 Quick Lunch Ideas You Can Make in 20 Minutes or Less
  • 01 of 39. Sweet and Spicy Turkey Sandwich. ...
  • 02 of 39. Pizza Lava Toast. ...
  • 03 of 39. Mexi-Chicken Avocado Cups. ...
  • 04 of 39. Cheesy-Crust Skillet Pizza. ...
  • 05 of 39. Easy Chorizo Street Tacos. ...
  • 06 of 39. Apple and Bacon Grilled Cheese. ...
  • 07 of 39. Cream of Mashed Potato Soup. ...
  • 08 of 39.
Jan 17, 2024

What can you cook in 8 minutes? ›

8-minute recipes (92)
  • 8 minute Spanish rice. ...
  • 8 minute spicy Ramen. ...
  • 8 Minute Fudge. ...
  • 3 Minute Bread Pudding (for breakfast and snacktime) ...
  • 1 California Farm Croissants (they are bigger!) ...
  • 3 ingredient fake pancakes (made with oats and cottage cheese)

What's the easiest thing to eat? ›

What are the easiest and fastest foods to digest?
  • canned or cooked fruit without seeds or skin.
  • canned or cooked vegetables without seeds or skin.
  • lean meat and other lean protein.
  • refined grains, like white bread.
  • low fat dairy products, if you aren't lactose intolerant.
  • fermented foods, like sauerkraut and pickles.
Mar 25, 2024

What can I cook in 5 minutes? ›

25 healthy recipes you can cook in 5 minutes or less
  • Pea and broad bean couscous.
  • Fast home-made baked beans.
  • Porridge.
  • Pasta with cherry tomatoes and rocket.
  • Home-made hummus.
  • Smashed avocado and wilted spinach.
  • Cucumber (or potato) raitha.
  • Quick pitta pizzas.

What can you cook in 3 minutes? ›

Three-Minute Meals
  • Mushroom Toast. 1 piece whole-grain toast. ...
  • Spring Salad with Shrimp and Brown Rice. ...
  • Italian-Style Ratatouille with Chicken Sausage. ...
  • Quick Vegetarian Tacos. ...
  • Mediterranean-Style Loaded Baked Potato. ...
  • Breakfast for Dinner: Vegetarian Omelette. ...
  • Asian-Inspired Stir Fry. ...
  • Whole Grain Flatbread Pizza and Salad.
Jun 7, 2017

What is the fastest thing to cook? ›

Dinner's Done in 20 Minutes (or Less!) with These Lightning-Fast Recipes
  • Creamy Lemon Pasta.
  • Florentine Butter Chicken.
  • Lamb Chops Sizzled with Garlic.
  • Steak Au Poivre with Red Wine Pan Sauce.
  • Grilled King Salmon with Meyer Lemon Relish.
  • Scallops with Fennel Grenobloise.
  • Teriyaki Shrimp and Bok Choy Stir-Fry.
Nov 20, 2022

What is a good dinner that everyone would like? ›

30 Quick And Easy Dinners Your Whole Family Will Love
  • Slow-Cooker Chicken Tacos. tasty.co. ...
  • Easy Sheet Pan Southwestern Dinner. tasty.co. ...
  • Garlic Broccoli Shrimp Stir-Fry. ...
  • Grilled Salmon with Avocado Salsa. ...
  • One-Pot Chicken and Mushroom Pasta. ...
  • 20-Minute Beef and Broccoli Noodle Stir-Fry. ...
  • Chicken & Veggie Stir-Fry. ...
  • Baked Spaghetti.
May 6, 2024

What to eat when you are tired of food? ›

Make meals that involve minimal cooking.

Shelf-stable items like canned tuna and beans are incredibly helpful for adding a boost of protein to meals. One of my favorite throw-together meals is mixed greens with chickpeas, boiled eggs, avocado and dressing.

What to make for dinner when you are sick of everything? ›

What to Cook When You're Tired of Everything: 40 Easy Recipes to Get You Out of a Dinner Rut
  • 15-Minute Herb-Crumbed Fish. ...
  • Hot Honey Chicken Thighs. ...
  • Easy Green Chicken Enchiladas. ...
  • 50-50 Buttered Noodles and Greens. ...
  • Teriyaki Salmon Bowls. ...
  • Smashed Chickpea Salad Sandwich. ...
  • Slow Cooker Green Chicken Chili.
Jun 20, 2022

How can I eat lunch fast? ›

If you eat your food too quickly your brain will still think it's starving. Eating something small 30 minutes or so before your meal can help shut off those signals. This way you can eat a smaller meal, which will take you less time, and you will still feel happy and full when you finish. Eat healthy portions of food.

What can I eat for lunch instead of fast food? ›

"Especially if you eat a hot entrée at lunch in your office cafeteria, cereal is a great alternative. Add nuts, dried cherries or cranberries, and skim milk, and you've got a well-balanced meal." Omelets: This tried-and-true favorite happens fast -- especially when a few fixings are always on hand.

What should I eat for 5 minutes? ›

5-minute meals recipes
  • Storecupboard pasta salad. A star rating of 4.4 out of 5. ...
  • Pan-fried camembert sandwich. A star rating of 4.6 out of 5. ...
  • Prawn & coconut soup. ...
  • Classic French omelette. ...
  • Chicken wrap with sticky sweet potato, salad leaves & tomatoes. ...
  • Creamy tomato courgetti. ...
  • Speedy tuna pasta salad. ...
  • Easy pea & mint soup.

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