Pea

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This quick dish gets its flavor from fresh tangerine peel as well as the fruit's juice. To make easy work of grating the peel, choose tangerines with firm skin and store them in the refrigerator. Then use a hand grater or a Microplane grater-zester to grate the peel.

A lofty popover replaces pie crust in this vegetarian pot pie filled with potatoes, carrots, celery, peas, and asparagus.

Inspired by Korean pajeon, this shrimp-studded pancake features fresh snap peas as a spring-y addition.

Paneer is a creamy-firm cheese that stands in for meat in this vegetarian stir-fry featuring blistered green beans fragrant with curry powder and soy sauce.

Cooking risotto in a rice cooker makes quick work of the famously fussy recipe. And this hands-off version is as creamy and comforting as any stovetop version.

A fresh take on a Midwest staple, featuring homemade gravy and plenty of vegetables.

All the flavors of a samosa with none of the deep-frying. A cheesy, spiced potato filling folded into whole wheat tortillas is the best double-carb mashup.

A little spicy, a lot comforting.

Level up your weeknight dinner game with this fragrant, veggie-packed stir-fry. 

Imagine chicken pot pie in half the time. All the same flavors come together in a quick soup—no assembly required.

All markers of good paella—saffron, sausage, shrimp, crispy rice on the bottom—with the time-saving advantages of fried rice.

A quicker take on risotto featuring bright peas and your favorite pesto.

A heavily spiced sauce and pops of green peas makes bland tofu a distant memory. Easy to veganize (just skip the butter), this curry is an excellent make-ahead meal.

A twist on the classic fattoush salad, with a creamy avocado and lime dressing and crispy fried tortilla strips standing in for the traditional pita chips.

Meaty oyster mushrooms are great at absorbing spices and offer a chewy-firm contrast to bright and crunchy snap peas or snow peas in this versatile stir-fry.

Inspired by Middle Eastern mujadara, this rice and lentil pilaf gets a seasonal spin thanks to a tumble of spring-y green vegetables and flavorful tadka.

All the flavors of classic beef stew in just one hour, with tender meatballs standing in for long-braised, shredded beef.

This one-pot dish is fallback comfort food—thick black-pepper-spiked chicken stew topped with tender, fluffy dumplings. 

Studded with green peas and enriched with a swirl of cream, this pea and potato chowder feels light and bright—perfect for a cool spring evening.