This spring risotto recipe is the perfect seasonal dinner for May

Looking for new recipes to add to your weekly dinner rotation? These flavour-packed meals are brimming with late-spring ingredients, meaning you can eat with the seasons while discovering new favourites. May's arrival marks the perfect opportunity to celebrate fresh seasonal produce such as cucumber, asparagus and peas. The following five recipes are designed to showcase the season’s best, bringing vibrant flavours and fresh ideas to your dinner table.

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1. Spring roast chicken

This one-pan roast chicken is a celebration of seasonal vegetables such as asparagus, courgettes, peas and shallots, all roasted alongside juicy chicken thighs for a lower-cost protein option. The dish is finished with crumbled feta, making it both colourful and full of flavour. With a total cook time of 40-50 minutes, it’s an easy, gluten-free option that's perfect for a relaxed family dinner or spring gathering.

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2. Risotto primavera with crispy parmesan & prosciutto

This risotto is packed with the very best of spring: broad beans, asparagus and peas, all stirred through creamy risotto rice. Topped with parmesan crisps and prosciutto, it’s a dish that feels both luxurious and seasonal. Ready in just over an hour, this recipe is perfect for when you want to impress guests or simply treat yourself to a nourishing, flavourful supper.

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3. Asparagus & broad bean lasagne

Make the most of fresh asparagus and broad beans with this light, low-fat vegetarian lasagne. Layered with wholemeal lasagne sheets, cottage cheese, peas, basil and a hint of lemon, this recipe delivers three of your five-a-day in each serving. It takes around 1 hour to cook, making it a wholesome choice for a leisurely weekend meal or a special midweek treat.

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4. Citrus & soy side of salmon with sticky rice, cucumber salad & edamame

This vibrant salmon dish is cooked quickly at a high temperature to achieve a sticky, charred exterior, while keeping the inside tender and flaky. Served with sticky rice, a refreshing cucumber salad and edamame, it’s a high-fibre meal that’s both light and satisfying. With a total prep and cook time of under an hour, it’s an excellent choice for a healthier, flavour-packed dinner that makes the most of seasonal cucumbers and spring onions.

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5. Double-cheese & spring vegetable tart

Barney's savoury tart is filled with goat’s cheese, cheddar and a medley of spring vegetables including asparagus, peas and watercress. The pastry is enriched with cheese for extra flavour, and the tart’s creamy filling makes it an irresistible centrepiece for a weekend feast. This recipe serves up to eight and takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes to prepare and bake, making it a great option for sharing at a picnic, lunch or light dinner.

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