The Rites of Spring

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Welcome to Meatless Monday, a column in which we feature vegetarian recipes to help reverse the carnivorous sins of the weekend.

Photograph by Brian Leatart

Photograph by Brian Leatart

It's springtime. Which means you should can up the best that American soil has to offer--asparagus, peas, leeks and parsley--and pair them with the essence of Italy--dry white wine, garlic and Parmesan. What does that make? The consummate April dinner, our Risotto Alla Primavera. --Aasimah Navlakhi

Get the recipe: Risotto Alla Primavera