190 low spring Recipes

minced fresh parsley leaves , stems reserved, minced fresh mint leaves , stems reserved, grated lemon zest , from 1 lemon, asparagus , tough ends snapped off and reserved, spears cut on bias into 1/2-inch thick pieces, leeks, white and light green parts halved lengthwise, washed, and sliced thin (about 4 cups), low sodium chicken broth, water, unsalted butter, table salt, fresh ground pepper, frozen peas, garlic cloves, minced, arborio rice, dry white wine, grated parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving (about 3/4 cup), lemon juice

asparagus, trimmed and cut into small pieces, fat-free low-sodium chicken broth, olive oil, onions, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, frozen peas, arborio rice, uncooked, kosher salt, neufchatel cheese, fresh ground black pepper, parmesan cheese, shaved, fresh thyme, chopped

ham, vegetable stock , plus, vegetable stock, red onion, garlic cloves, spring onions, carrots, butter beans, basil, lemon juice

olive oil, shallot, finely chopped, frozen peas (from 2 10-oz. packages), low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth, half-and-half, salt and pepper, black forest ham, croutons

ground chicken (about 3/4 cup), fresh breadcrumb, grated parmesan cheese, divided , plus more for garnish, garlic cloves, 2 minced, 2 thinly sliced, fresh chives, chopped, egg, whisked to blend, kosher salt , freshly ground pepper, extra-virgin olive oil, leek, white and pale-green parts only, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds, low sodium chicken broth, ditalini or 3/4 cup other small shell pasta, peeled carrot, cut in 1/2-inch rounds, baby spinach, fresh basil, chopped

shelled fresh (or frozen, thawed) fava beans or peas (from about 2 lb pods), kosher salt, distilled white vinegar, eggs, low-sodium chicken broth, unsalted butter, divided, chanterelles or crimini (baby bella) mushrooms, halved or quartered if large, olive oil, leeks, whites and pale greens only, chopped, fennel bulb, chopped, garlic cloves, finely chopped, arborio rice, dry white wine, flat-leaf spinach, trimmed , leaves torn, creme fraiche or sour cream, grated pecorino or parmesan (about 3 oz) plus more for shaving, chopped fresh chives plus more for serving, freshly ground black pepper

original recipe long-grain and wild rice (such as uncle ben s), all-purpose flour (about 1 1/2 oz), low-fat milk, shredded fontina cheese, divided, grated fresh parmesan cheese, divided, chopped fresh thyme, salt, freshly ground black pepper, asparagus (about 3/4 lb), frozen green peas, thawed, sliced green onions

olive oil, onion, chopped, drained sliced jarred pimientos, chopped (1 4-oz jar), tomato, peeled and chopped, garlic, minced, salt, turmeric, rice , preferably medium-grain such as arborio, canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock, water, chopped flat-leaf parsley, asparagus , tough ends snapped off and discarded, spears cut into 2-inch pieces, frozen peas, marinated artichoke hearts, drained and sliced, drained and rinsed canned cannellini beans (1 19-oz can)

cut fresh asparagus (1-inch pieces), red sweet bell pepper, chopped, onion, chopped, butter, cubed day old french bread, cubed cooked ham, shredded cheddar cheese, eggs, beaten, low-fat milk, honey, salt, pepper

kipfler potatoes , cut into thick fingers, chickpeas, drained (garbanzo beans), tomatoes, halved, spring onions, chopped, cajun seasoning, toasted in a dry frying pan 1 minute, kraft fat-free mayonnaise, natural yoghurt, sultana, lime , juice and zest of, finely grated, snow peas, shredded

orzo pasta, asparagus, leek, carrot, peeled and diced, diced roasted chicken breasts, olive oil, butter, chopped shallot, stalk celery, finely chopped, fresh thyme leaves or 1/4 tsp crushed dried thyme, low sodium chicken broth, fresh peas or 1/3 cup frozen peas, minced fresh dill or 3/4 tsp dried dill weed, crushed, salt, fresh ground black pepper, shredded white cheddar cheese

olive oil, unsalted butter or 1 1/2 tbsp margarine, chopped leeks, white and light green parts (2 leeks), chopped fennel (1/2 bulb, we didn tsp use, personal preference), arborio rice, dry white wine, simmering low sodium chicken broth (we used vegetable stock) or 4 -5 cups low sodium vegetable broth (we used vegetable stock), asparagus tips, frozen peas , defrosted, grated lemon zest (2 lemons), kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, fresh lemon juice, italian mascarpone cheese, freshly grated parmesan cheese, plus extra, parmesan cheese , for serving, minced fresh chives, plus extra, fresh chives , for serving

dried large lima beans, dandelion greens , swiss chard, or mustard greens (1 1/2 lb total), tough bottom stems removed, leaves cut into 2-inch pieces, extra-virgin olive oil, divided, celery stalks, finely chopped, carrots, peeled, finely chopped, onion, finely chopped, low-salt chicken broth, diced tomatoes in juice, drained, freshly grated parmesan cheese

dried navy beans or 1 cup white beans, rinsed, bay leaf, fresh thyme, finely chopped, leeks, diced and rinsed well, carrots, diced, red bliss potatoes or 8 oz yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cubed, plum tomato, cubed, low sodium vegetable broth, garlic cloves, loosely packed fresh basil leaves, grated parmesan cheese, extra virgin olive oil, green beans , cut into 1/2 inch pieces, zucchini, cubed, fresh shelled peas (or thawed frozen peas), coarse salt, fresh ground pepper

canned low-salt chicken broth, frozen peas, sliced romaine lettuce, chopped fresh mint

head cauliflower, finely grated to size of rice, bacon, chopped, eggs, spring onion, chopped, salt and pepper, tamari or 1 dash soy sauce, to taste, chicken bouillon cube, crushed

mixed salad greens, mandarin oranges, drained, fresh blueberries, low-fat granola cereal (kashi preferred)

white bread, cubed, low-fat swiss cheese, shredded, reduced-calorie margarine, baby carrots, sliced, mushroom, sliced, onion, chopped, garlic clove, chopped, tomato, chopped, asparagus tips, table salt (to taste), black pepper (to taste), fat free egg substitute, skim milk