From immune boosting citrus fruits to beautiful crunchy carrots, this seasonal produce guide is full of fruits & veggies and healthy recipe ideas that will inspire you to eat fresh and seasonal throughout the month MARCH.
Fruits and vegetables always taste better when they are in season and harvested at the peak of freshness. Eating seasonal rewards me with many benefits from eating fresh foods packed with nutrients to savings in family budget. To make it easier for you to plan your meals as well as make grocery list, I created this seasonal produce guide to inspire you to eat healthy throughout the whole month.
March means only one thing – beautiful Spring is on his way. And with Spring, nature starts to wake up. Farmers market looks amazing this time of year. It’s filled with bright yellows and leafy green colors. Citruses, strawberries, kale, spinach and young spring onions, slowly starts to fill the markets shelfs. All bursting with freshness and flavors. What a treat for our pallets and health.
Here’s a guide to help you find the best produce in season MARCH. Need recipe ideas? Just click on the links below.
VEGETABLES
Artichokes, arugula, avocado, asparagus, beets, bok choy, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celeriac, celery, collard greens, cucumber, endive, funnel, kale, leeks, parsnips, onions, potatoes, radishes, radicchio, spinach, sunchokes, sweet potato, turnips.
FRUITS
Apples, banana, grapefruit, kiwi, kumquats, lemon, lime, oranges, pear, persimmon, strawberries.
Recipes to try in March
Breakfast recipes:
- Strawberry Overnight Oats
- Strawberry Chia Pudding
- Cinnamon Orange Granola
- Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal
- Carrot Cake Overnight Oats
- Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats
- Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal
- Chickpea Avocado Toast
Smoothies:
- Yogurt Lemon Smoothie
- Strawberry Kefir Smoothie
- Strawberry Spirulina Smoothie
- Strawberry Peanut Butter Smoothie
- Carrot Cake Smoothie
- Orange Mango Turmeric Smoothie Bowl
- Grapefruit Ginger Smoothie
- Ginger Banana Smoothie
- Orange Carrot Persimmon Smoothie
- Apple Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
- Strawberry Ginger Smoothie Bowl
Salads:
- Avocado Potato Salad
- Pineapple Cucumber Salad
- Cabbage Carrot Slaw
- Arugula Beans Salad
- Simple Strawberry and Kale Salad by Sustain My Cooking Habit
- Broccoli Cauliflower Crunch Salad by Marathons And Motivation
- Italian Tomato And Cucumber Salad by The Clever Meal
- Superfoods Brussels Sprout Salad by Two Healthy Kitchen
Sups & Stews:
- Beet Kohlrabi Soup
- Carrot Ginger Soup
- Leek Potato Stew
- Spicy Broccoli Soup
- Tomato, Carrot and Dill Soup by Fab Food 4 All
- Broccoli Pea Soup by The Crooked Carrot
Main dishes:
- Basil Pesto Chicken Pasta
- Turkey Burger With Greek Yogurt Topping
- Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes by Beyond The Chicken Coop
- Beet & Leek Cassava Crust Pizza by Strength And Sunshine
- Garlic Broccoli Stir Fry by Savor And Savvy
- Chicken and Asparagus Skillet by Mommy’s Homecoming
- Pan Seared Salmon With Cucumber Salad by Recipes Worth Repeating
- Spring Salmon Salad Platter by The View from Great Island
Side dishes:
- Roasted Garlic Parmesan Potatoes
- Sauteed Brussels Sprouts & Carrots by Delicious Meets Healthy
- Balsamic Oven Roasted Asparagus Recipe by Erhardts Eat
- Roasted Whole Rainbow Carrots by Eating By Elaine
- Creamy Asparagus by Spend With Pennies
Desserts:
- Strawberry Oatmeal Cookies
- Oatmeal Waffles
- Strawberry Banana Muffins
- Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake
- Apple Cinnamon Muffins
- Easy Apple Pear Crisp
- Lemon Cardamom Pancakes
- Carrot Cake Muffins with Cream Cheese Frosting
- Orange Carrot Oatmeal Cookies
- Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies
- Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies
- Apple Carrot Muffins
- Peanut Butter Greek Yogurt Parfait
- No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake by Oh So Foodie
Snacks:
- Carrot Cake Energy Balls
- Lemon Turmeric Energy Balls
- Apple Pie Energy Bites
- Lemon Coconut Energy Balls
Drinks:
More recipes:
- 20 Healthy Mother’s Day Recipes
- 10 Healthy Strawberry Recipes
- Strawberry Chia Seed Jam
- Matcha Chocolate Chip Cookies for St.Patric’s Day
- Matcha Smoothie for St.Patric’s Day
- Irish Soda Bread Muffins for St.Patric’s Day
- Healthy Guinness Chocolate Cake for St.Patric’s Day
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This is fab. Always shop seasonal. Love fresh produce to make new things x