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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Melanie says
This is fab. Always shop seasonal. Love fresh produce to make new things x
Ntensibe Edgar Michael says
Hhhhmmm....Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal sounds very good in my ears! I wanna try it out.
Lavern Moore says
This is good info. Knowing which vegetables that are in season should save lots of money.
Lashunta says
Great tips. So important to try to stay healthy. The breakfast is always my struggle.
Dreams Abroad says
Thank you for the produce guide! It always seems to catch up with what I am buying. I also forget too. :) Totally bookmarking this.
Kuntala Bhattacharya says
I loved the breakfast and salad recipe the most as I am a little bit concerned about my dieting schedule. Thanks for sharing the healthy recipes, I will definitely try them out.
Denise @In-Home Medical Supplies says
I'm not gardener but I do think we should eat fruits and vegetables that are in season. It cuts down on imports which cuts down on global warming.
Britt K says
You've got some great suggestions here! I'm particularly interested in that healthy chocolate cake - I mean, who wouldn't love the combination of 'chocolate' and 'healthy' in the same recipe title? Right?
Fatima Torres says
These are some of the BEST produce during the spring. We have a garden ourselves and it makes a difference in our health.
Olga Maria says
Perfect! I love knowing the produce that is season month-by-month...and this is a big help for me :)
Lyosha says
Great list! For me spring means more veggies as snacks as we tend to go on picnics as soon as we can. and it also means cakes for March because we have birthdays is family, thankfully homemade
Ann says
Local or homegrown always tastes the best!
I remember as a child, my grandmother always made me go out and pick out veggies in the garden, it was amazing!
Terri Steffes says
Thank you for the informative post! I love to eat inseason foods, mainly because they are usually cheaper. What a delicious month March is!!
the joyous living says
kiwi! i love some kiwi. actually most of the fruits you listed as being in season are some of my favorites. i will def be going to trader joe's to pick some up this weekned.t hanks for the tip.
Monica says
This is such a helpful post! I'm actually going grocery shopping tomorrow, so this list was right on time. Now I know exactly what fruits and vegetables to look for!
Paula Schuck says
Hmmmm. I never would have thought that kale was in season in March. I suppose it depends on where you live too. So, I have seen strawberries in the grocery store a lot lately and blueberries too but I can't imagine they are in season here. Anyways, I generally like to strive for fresh local produce but that said we eat a lot of strawberries and kale so I need to buy them weekly for my family. Good tips and guide here. Thanks.
Jessica Collazo says
I like recipes that are based on seasonal products because it's cheaper and healthy thanks for all these recipes and ideas
Cristina Petrini says
It is important to eat seasonal food and prepare seasonal recipes. And then March is my month and everything is even better!
Surekha says
This is so fantastic. I love to buy seasonal whenever I can, but sometimes, I just don't know WHAT is in season. I'm bookmarking this.