Healthy Low Calorie Spring Recipes for Weight Management

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Spring is in the air! The sun is shining. Temperatures are rising. Before you turn twice it’ll be time for donning shorts, swimsuits and sun dresses.

In winter, I plot and plan. In spring, I move. ~ Henry Rollins

There is something about the invigorating energy of springtime that makes eating lighter and healthier feel easy and natural.

Learning, or re-learning, how to eat with the seasons is one of the best things we can do for our health, happiness and wallets. Food that is in season tastes better, is more nourishing and costs less. A triple win.

Foods that are in season (in the northern hemisphere) right now include: asparagus, artichokes, sweet onions, spinach, apricots, radishes, mangoes, strawberries, rhubarb, peas and leeks.

Today I’m sharing a few easy healthy recipes that highlight these ingredients. Naturally light and nutrient rich, they are the perfect way to jumpstart your weight loss in a nourishing way.

Easy, Healthy Low Calorie Spring Recipes for Weight Management

Asparagus Minestrone in white bowl. — *5-Ingredient Asparagus Minestrone*

5-Ingredient Asparagus Minestrone
Talk about simple and delicious. Just toss all the ingredients together in a large saucepan and let simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. So easy and satisfying.

Parmesan roasted asparagus in white baking dish. — *Parmesan Roasted Asparagus*

Parmesan Roasted Asparagus
Perfect alongside most any grilled or roasted fish or meat including lamb, chicken and salmon, if you’ve never had roasted asparagus you’re in for a treat. Even folks not that fond of vegetables—including my mom—have been won over by it.

Chicken asparagus stir fry on white dinner plate. — *Low Fat Chicken & Asparagus Stir Fry*

Low Fat Chicken & Asparagus Stir Fry
For this chicken stir-fry dinner, it’s easy, the prep is easy: Cube the meat, combine the liquids, prepare the asparagus and stir-fry everything until done, which takes less than 10 minutes. Perfect for a busy weeknight.

Spanish Tortilla open-faced omelet with peas and mint. — *Spanish Tortilla with Peas & Mint*

Easy Spanish Tortilla with Peas and Mint
This high protein, low carb open faced omelet goes well with a small green salad and perhaps some warm crusty bread (baguette), which is all you really need to complete this snack and transform it into a WW friendly lunch or light supper.

Skinny Fresh Strawberry Salsa in white bowl. — Skinny Strawberry Salsa

Fresh Strawberry Salsa
If you are a fan of fruit flavored salsas from the jar you owe it to yourself to try this fresh from scratch one. This was just the right thing to perk up our pork. It would be great on grilled chicken, shrimp or fish too.

Goddess chicken with artichokes and sun-dried tomatoes on white plate with fork. — *4-Ingredient Goddess Chicken*

4-Ingredient Slow Cooker Goddess Chicken
Simple and delicious with just 4 Ingredients this slow cooker goddess chicken with sun dried tomatoes and artichoke hearts is a winner with everyone who has tried it.

Caribbean black beans with fresh mango in white serving bowl. — *Slow Cooker Caribbean Black Beans with Mango*

Slow Cooker Caribbean Black Beans
These slow cooker Caribbean black beans aren’t only delicious. They’re super healthy. Economical. And versatile. I served them with yellow rice for supper one night. And then scooped them on top of salads for lunch. Talk about a winning recipe!

Black Bean Mango Salsa in white bowl with baked tortilla chips. — *Black Bean Mango Salsa*

WW Black Bean Mango Salsa
I’ve made this easy, healthy and delicious black bean mango salsa lots of times since discovering it in a Weight Watchers Weekly last summer. We have enjoyed this black bean mango salsa with chips. On chicken and fish. And most recently as a healthy tasty topping for turkey burgers.

Skinny Baked Fish with Spinach & Simple Asian Sauce in white plate. — *Baked Fish and Spinach with Asian Drizzle*

Simple Baked Fish with Spinach
Fish, spinach, and mushrooms baked in the oven until done and then drizzled with a simple Asian soy-sesame sauce. This Baked Fish with Spinach is one simple, easy, healthy and delicious low carb dinner that comes together in minutes.

Piece of Greek frittata with spinach and feta on white plate with fork. — *WW Greek Frittata with Spinach & Feta*

WW Greek Frittata with Spinach and Feta
As soon as I saw this recipe for a Greek Frittata with Spinach and Feta I knew I had to make it. The combination of flavors is a winner! If you have never had a frittata before, it’s just an open-faced omelet. Perfect for a light lunch, brunch or supper.

Skinny Artichoke Spinach Baked Pasta in casserole dish. — *Artichoke and Spinach Baked Pasta*

Artichoke and Spinach Baked Pasta
Chunks of artichokes and bits of spinach tossed with pasta, nonfat Greek yogurt, low-fat cream cheese, grated Parmesan, shredded low-fat mozzarella, topped with a little more cheese and baked until golden. This skinny artichoke baked pasta truly is creamy comfort in a dish. Perfect for Meatless Monday, I think this artichoke spinach baked pasta would also be great with a little cooked chicken stirred in.

Strawberry rhubarb coulis dessert soup in white bowl with spoon. — *Strawberry and Rhubarb Soup*

Strawberry Rhubarb Coulis (Dessert Soup)
Here’s a dessert combining strawberries and rhubarb that’s as easy as it is delicious. I’m always amazed when something this easy turns out so lovely to look at and delicious to eat.

Creamy vegan strawberry dessert mousse in dessert glasses with spoons and plate of fresh strawberries. — *Creamy Vegan Low Fat Strawberry Mousse*

Creamy Low Fat Vegan Strawberry Mousse
If you like strawberries, then you’re going to love this dairy-free, low fat creamy strawberry mousse. Just 5-ingredients, a pinch of salt and about 10 minutes are all you need to assemble this delicious dessert.