Hello, March! The days are getting longer, we’re *hopefully* leaving the freezing temps behind, and we’re that much closer to spring. I’m counting down the days until I’m back riding my bike on the lakefront path, taking my 4 boys to the beach, and grilling on the patio.
Until then, we’re kicking off the month with 31 seasonal recipes to cook in March that you’re going to love.
What’s in season in March?
Colorful produce is coming back! Pretty soon we’ll be cooking with all of the berries, but for now, be sure to stock up on:
- Asparagus
- Broccoli
- Brussels Sprouts
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Citrus
- Greens
- Mushrooms
- Peas
- Spinach
- Sweet Potato
P.S. did you know we have dedicated ingredient pages? YES! Click any of the produce names above to see all of those recipes, or head to our Recipe Index to filter by even more.
This month you’ll find sweet & savory breakfasts, fresh lunch ideas that are perfect to prep for work or eat on the go, cozy one pan meals, and some of my fav desserts to make this time of year.
If you make any of these seasonal spring recipes, be sure to leave a comment and let me know how you liked it! You can also share a photo of your creation on Instagram with the hashtag #ambitiouskitchen. Enjoy xoxo!
Breakfast
Cottage Cheese Egg Bites (5 different ways!)
Orange Creamsicle Baked Oatmeal
Chocolate Chip Greek Yogurt Muffins
ABC Muffins (apple, banana, carrot muffins!)
Peanut Butter Blueberry Overnight Oats
Kid-Friendly 4-Ingredient Banana Pancakes
Blender Banana Spinach Muffins (kid-friendly!)
Lunch
15-Minute Healthy Moroccan-Spiced Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad
Spinach Garlic Parmesan Orzo with Crispy Bacon
Vegan Curried Broccoli Chickpea Salad
Avocado Buffalo Chickpea Salad Wraps
Kale, Edamame & Quinoa Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Chopped Thai-Inspired Chickpea Salad with Curry Peanut Dressing
30-Minute Vegan Stir Fry Sesame Noodles with Chickpeas & Basil
Dinner
Sheet Pan Honey Sesame Chicken and Asparagus
One Pan White Wine Chicken Sausage White Bean Bake
One Pan Thai-Inspired Coconut Yellow Curry Chicken & Rice
Sheet Pan Roasted Veggie Tacos (with yummy sauce options!)
Burst Cherry Tomato Basil Spicy Rigatoni with Chicken
Sheet Pan Salmon with Potatoes and Chickpeas
Snacks & Treats
Lemon Cookies with Lovely Lemon Glaze
Lemon Poppy Seed Cake Energy Bites
Salted Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Cups
Spicy Roasted Red Pepper Feta Dip
Paleo Orange-Kissed Loaf with Dark Chocolate Glaze
Salted Dark Chocolate Pistachio Quinoa Crunch Bars
I hope you love these healthy March recipes and get a chance to make them soon! If you make any of these recipes be sure to leave a comment & rating on them so I know how you liked them. Thank you!
The arrival of March signals the onset of spring and brings a bounty of fresh produce to our kitchen. It’s the perfect time to explore seasonal, healthy recipes that spotlight these natural gems.
Get your day started with a citrusy smoothie or a broccoli-cheddar breakfast casserole. Try a vibrant carrot and spinach salad for lunch, and for dinner, a hearty Brussels sprouts stir-fry. Don’t forget to indulge in a light dessert like a citrus-infused cake or a refreshing fruit salad.
I came across your website and recipes online recently, and I’ve already tried two of them. I picked those two recipes because they reminded me of Slavic dishes that I’m familiar with, as my wife is from Lviv, Ukraine. It seems like we have something in common – small world!
Carrot cake muffins can be a healthy breakfast option if they are made with wholesome ingredients and in moderation.
thank you for sharing all of these recipes, have to give it to you for Cheddar-Stuffed Buffalo Chicken Meatloaf, wow, what a creative mashup or pairing or whatever it is, it’s very creative, so much appreciated
Thanks so much! Can’t wait for you to try it 🙂
yummy
🙂
I love all your recipes and your beautiful pictures. I tried many of them and all were a success. We are moving to plant based diet so those you post with that focus are so appreciated. Keep them coming!
So happy to hear that! Hope you keep finding recipes here that you love 🙂
Hi Monique! I have been following your site and making your recipes for several months now. I am enjoying your content and love that you are a fellow Chicago gal. Help! I have a TreeNut (includes coconut) and peanut allergy and want to keep making your recipes. When appropriate, can you make suggestions for the best flour, oil, etc that isn’t nut based? Us allergy gals like to be healthy too!
Nothing beats a spring menu than recipes with fresh fruit and simplistic vegetables! I definitely need to make a vegan carrot cake, lemon blueberry pancakes, and a spring green curry. Just give me a whole platter of those chickpea salad wraps and I’d be the happiest gal in the world!!
Absolutely!! And love those salad wraps. SO GOOD.
I have just discovered you and love the look of your recipes
Great! Hope you find some that you love 🙂
Lovely round-up friend! Such a user friendly way to figure out what’s in season and what to cook. Plus, those wraps and cookies look BOMB 😀 😀 😀
Thanks Dana! Absolutely. The wraps + cookies are LIFE <3 <3