Spring greens recipes

Serve up nutritious greens with fresh garlic and lemon flavours for a healthy and versatile side dish

Enjoy a twist on a carbonara with plenty of spring vegetables. Sweet peas and asparagus balance the saltiness of the pancetta and richness of the egg yolks

Combine seasonal spring greens with creamy ricotta and fresh herbs, then wrap them in crisp filo pastry. Eating your greens has never been so enjoyable

Get all your ingredients ready before you start making this rice, eggs and spring greens dish – once you start cooking it can be on the table in 10 mins

A healthy spaghetti dish full of broad beans, leeks and asparagus tips. Make the most of seasonal spring greens with this vibrant pasta primavera recipe.

Give your greens a fresh new look by tossing them with mustard, ginger, onion and garlic

This rustic broth is deliciously meaty and worth cooking a gammon for, or using up leftover ham

The perfect accompaniment to a hearty roast

This recipe suits any greens you have to hand – from shredded kale to brussels sprouts. For the less adventurous, less chilli can be used

Perk up white fish with soy sauce and ginger - on the table in under 30 minutes

This tempting dish will satisfy the whole family

This hearty and warming folded pizza is a great way to use up veg box kale

Throwing together store cupboard staples with pasta can make a surprisingly luxurious supper

Cooking for friends? This sophisticated starter is a taste sensation with lemon, anchovies and garlic packing a punch

A hearty, rustic dish, ready for the table in 20 mins - try our ideas for using up the goat's cheese too

A simple cabbage side dish, packed with goodness and low-fat to boot!

Packed with goodness, this freeze-ahead one-pot is quick to prepare and counts towards your five-a-day

Make more time midweek with our tasty chicken piccata with capers, greens and new potatoes. Ready in 20 minutes, it's healthy and low in calories too

Upgrade this simple starter to a dinner party main with a splash of dry sherry and a bed of spaghetti

Savour all the flavours of spring in every bite with this elegant, seasonal salad

Savour all the flavours of an Italian spring with this salad with a British twist

Simple and super quick, this lovely salmon dish tastes as good as it looks

A former magazine cover star, this satisfying soup is special enough for entertaining and easy enough to size down