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In season · Spring

Cooking in season in spring

In spring, green beans, mixed greens, onion, cucumber, carrot and spinach are in season in the UK. Below are 9 dinners built on them, and a week of five with the shopping list already added up.

In season in spring

Harvested in the UK in these months, or from storage after the harvest.

Dinners built on spring produce

In the app, a leaf marks a dish when at least a quarter of it, by weight, is in season where you live.

A week of spring dinners

Monday to Friday, for two. Swap a dish in Menja and the shopping list moves with it.

  1. MondaySpinach, Fried Egg & Potato Mash
  2. TuesdayCarrot, Ginger & Lentil Soup
  3. WednesdayCauliflower Tabbouleh
  4. ThursdayFennel and Apple Salad with Walnuts
  5. FridayCrispy Gnocchi on Caesar Salad

Shopping list for the week

For two people, all five dinners added up.

Fruits & Veggies

  • Apple1 pc
  • Carrots2 medium
  • Cauliflower400 g
  • Celery1 stalk
  • Cherry tomatoes19 pcs
  • Chilli flakes0.5 tsp
  • Cucumber1 pc
  • Fennel1 pc
  • Floury potatoes500 g
  • Fresh ginger1.5 cm
  • Garlic4 cloves
  • Lemon2 pcs
  • Onion1 medium
  • Romaine lettuce1 head
  • Spinach250 g
  • Spring onion1 pc

Dairy & Eggs

  • Butter20 g
  • Eggs2 pcs
  • Greek yogurt100 g
  • Milk80 ml
  • Parmesan60 g

Protein

  • Red lentils80 g

Pantry

  • Coconut milk100 ml
  • Honey0.5 tsp
  • Maple syrup0.5 tsp
  • Vegetable stock400 ml
  • Walnuts30 g

Herbs & Spices

  • Basil1 handful
  • Flat-leaf parsley1 bunch
  • Fresh coriander10 g
  • Fresh mint1 sprig

Other

  • Chicory1 pc
  • Gnocchi500 g

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