{"id":38920,"date":"2024-04-04T16:21:49","date_gmt":"2024-04-04T16:21:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.boredmom.com\/?p=38920"},"modified":"2024-04-10T19:39:50","modified_gmt":"2024-04-10T19:39:50","slug":"in-season-spring-vegetables-to-buy-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stage.boredmom.com\/?p=38920","title":{"rendered":"In Season Spring Vegetables to Buy Now"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-sourcepos=\"1:1-1:187\">Spring is a time for fresh starts, and that includes what&#8217;s available at the grocery store.\u00a0 Many of the crops bursting from the ground are green and leafy, so it&#8217;s like nature&#8217;s way of cramming a ton of good stuff into a low-calorie package. Here are some of the spring vegetables that are in season right now and are a good deal to buy:<!--more--><\/p>\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"3:1-16:0\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"5:1-6:30\">\n<div class=\"attachment-container search-images\">\n<div class=\"image-container hide-from-message-actions ng-star-inserted\">\n<div class=\"caption ellipsis gmat-caption ng-star-inserted\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><strong>Asparagus:<\/strong> This springtime favorite is packed with nutrients and has a delicious, slightly sweet flavor. It&#8217;s great roasted, grilled, or steamed<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"7:1-8:25\"><strong>Peas:<\/strong>\u00a0Fresh peas are a springtime treat. They can be enjoyed shelled or unshelled, and they&#8217;re a great source of protein and fiber.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"7:1-8:25\"><strong>Arugula:<\/strong>\u00a0This peppery green is perfect for adding a little bit of bite to salads, pasta dishes, and even pizzas.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"9:1-10:29\"><strong>Radishes:<\/strong>\u00a0Radishes come in a variety of colors, including red, white, and purple. They have a slightly spicy flavor and are a great addition to salads or crudit\u00e9s.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"11:1-12:28\"><strong>Spinach:<\/strong>\u00a0This leafy green is a nutritional powerhouse. It&#8217;s packed with vitamins and minerals, and it&#8217;s a great way to add some extra greens to your diet<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"13:1-16:0\"><strong>Lettuce:<\/strong>\u00a0There are many different varieties of lettuce available in the spring, from romaine to butter lettuce. Lettuce is a great base for salads, and it&#8217;s also a good source of vitamins and minerals\n<div class=\"image-container hide-from-message-actions ng-star-inserted\"><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Looking for some Spring Vegetable Recipe Inspiration? Here are some BoredMom.com Recipe favorites:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-38925 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.boredmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/cornucopia-salad.png\" alt=\"cornucopia salad\" width=\"810\" height=\"450\" data-kale-share-title=\"In Season Spring Vegetables to Buy Now\" data-kale-share-url=\"https:\/\/www.boredmom.com\/food\/in-season-spring-vegetables-to-buy-now\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.boredmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/cornucopia-salad.png 810w, https:\/\/stage.boredmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/cornucopia-salad-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/stage.boredmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/cornucopia-salad-768x427.png 768w, https:\/\/stage.boredmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/cornucopia-salad-500x278.png 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boredmom.com\/?s=spinach\">Spinach &#8211; Recipes here\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boredmom.com\/food\/watercress-asparagus-salad\">Asparagus &#8211; Recipe here<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boredmom.com\/food\/toasty-quinoa-snap-peas-sweet-corn\">Peas &#8211; Recipe here<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boredmom.com\/food\/cornucopia-salad\">Arugula &#8211; Recipe here<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"17:1-17:260\">Any spring vegetables that are in season and a good deal to buy right now. When you&#8217;re shopping for produce, look for vegetables that are fresh, crisp, and brightly colored. Avoid vegetables that are wilted, bruised, or discolored.<\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"19:1-19:49\">Here are some tips for storing spring vegetables:<\/p>\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"21:1-23:88\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"21:1-21:71\">Store most spring vegetables in the refrigerator in a crisper drawer.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"22:1-22:43\">Wash vegetables just before you eat them.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"23:1-23:88\">If you&#8217;re not going to use vegetables right away, you can blanch them and freeze them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CeqBV8qVSs8?si=8AZez06WOcvyxaod\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Spring is a time for fresh starts, and that includes what&#8217;s available at the grocery store.\u00a0 Many of the crops bursting from the ground are green and leafy, so it&#8217;s like nature&#8217;s way of cramming a ton of good stuff into a low-calorie package. 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