March is here, the days are getting longer, 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 Sidney to the beach and grilling on the patio. Until then we’re kicking off the month with 31 seasonal, healthy recipes to make in March that you guys are 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.
Get ready for bright, flavorful recipes using citrus and a sneak peek for Easter with healthy carrot cake muffins. If you make any of these, 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
Peanut Butter Blueberry Banana Smoothie
Outrageously Fluffy Vegan Pancakes
Healthy Lemon Poppyseed Muffins with Lemon Blueberry Glaze
Veggie Packed Freezer-Friendly Breakfast Burritos
Healthy Carrot Cake Muffins with Cream Cheese Glaze
Pistachio Poppyseed Orange Yogurt Bread
Lunch
Roasted Veggie, Chickpea & Pesto Quinoa Salad
Spinach Garlic Parmesan Orzo with Crispy Bacon
Kale, Edamame & Quinoa Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Vegetarian Southwest Sweet Potato Taco Bowls with Avocado Ranch Dressing
The Easiest Chopped Greek Chickpea Salad
Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup
Stuffed Poblano Peppers with Black Bean, Corn & Sweet Potato
Dinner & Sides
Slow Cooker Yellow Chicken Curry
20 Minute Garlic Parmesan Rigatoni with Chicken Sausage & Broccoli
Healthy Enchilada Chicken & Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers
One Pan Tandoori Chicken with Spiced Coconut Rice
Mom’s Authentic Puerto Rican Rice and Beans
Paleo Turmeric Chicken Meatballs with Green Tahini Sauce
Snacks & Treats
Healthy Carrot Cake Cookies (made with coconut oil + dairy free!)
The Best Lactation Cookies (for nursing mamas!)
Damn Good Peanut Butter Banana Cake (gluten free, grain free)
Ooey-Gooey Dark Chocolate Espresso Date Oat Bars
Lemon Cookies with Lovely Lemon Glaze
Chia Banana Bread Energy Bites
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!
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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
I have just discovered you and love the look of your recipes
Great! Hope you find some that you love 🙂
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.
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!