What’s in Season in March?

Incorporate fresh in season leeks into your recipes this March (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com)

Spring is here and that means you will start to see even more fabulously fresh locally grown fruits and veggies available at local farmers markets.  Commit to eating more local products this month to celebrate the farmers and ranchers that work hard to provide affordable access to fresh, flavorful food products.   As an added bonus, when you eat according to what is in season you get the best food at the best price which can go a long way toward decreasing your food budget without sacrificing any quality or variety.

Here is a list of what is in season this month and ideas for delicious recipes featuring each of these locally grown in season items.

Arugula

• Golden Beet and Pomegranate Salad
• Arugula Salad with Olive Oil, Lemon, and Parmesan Cheese

Asparagus

• Goat Cheese Lettuce Wraps
• Julie’s Oven Roasted Red Potatoes and Asparagus

Beets

• Beets with Onion and Cumin
• Golden Beet, Fennel, and Avocado Salad

Bok Choy

• Sesame Red Curry Chicken with Bok Choy and Sweet Coconut Rice
• Healthy, Spicy Steamed Baby Bok Choy

Broccoli

• Abby’s Yummy Veggie Pizza
• Parmesan Roasted Broccoli

Brussels Sprouts

• Brussels Sprouts Gratin
• Chile Rubbed Chicken with Kale, Quinoa, and Brussels Sprouts Salad

Cabbage

• Apple Bacon Slaw
• Classic Minestrone Soup

Carrots

• Carrot Ginger Soup
• Carrot Salad

Celery Root

• Crab Burgers with Celery Root Remoulade
• Celery Root Mashed Potatoes

Clementines

• Sautéed Scallops with Clementine Sauce and Toasted Beets
• Couscous with Clementines, Chickpeas, Olives, and Dates

Garlic

• Garlic Cheese Fingers
• Hearty Hamburger Stew

Grapefruit

• Roasted Halibut with Grapefruit Fennel Salsa
• Avocado and Grapefruit Salad

Green Onions/Scallions

• Spicy Ham and Black Bean Soup
• Artichoke Chicken Salad

Kohlrabi

• Cheesy Kohlrabi (http://www.food.com/recipe/cheesy-kohlrabi-10990)
• Sautéed Kohlrabi and Watercress (http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/sauteed-kohlrabi-and-watercress-recipe.html)

Leeks

• Penne with Swiss Chard and Leeks in Cream Sauce
• Chilled Potato, Leek, and Beet Soup

Lemons

• Lemon Rosemary Lamb Chops
• Lemon Spinach

Lettuce

• Chicken Lettuce Wraps
• Join the Party Salad

Oranges

• Pork Kabobs
• Cool Arizona Melon Soup

Parsnips

• Parsnip Muffins
• Salisbury Steak with Mashed Potatoes, Parsnips, and Cress

Radishes

• Mango, Jicama, and Radish Salad with Peanut Dressing
• Tomato and Radish Salad

Rutabagas

• Bubble and Squeak with Sausages and Onion Gravy
• Carrot and Rutabaga Mash

Spinach

• Fennel Spinach Pasta
• Farmer’s Favorite Salad

Strawberries

• Strawberry and Rosemary Scones
• Strawberry Oatmeal Bars

Sweet Potatoes

• Southern Sweet Potatoes
• Sweet Potato and Zucchini Frittata

Tangerines

• Spicy Tangerine Beef
• Tangerine Maple-Glazed Chicken

Turnips

• Mashed Yellow Turnips with Crispy Shallots

Zucchini Blossoms

• Risotto with Zucchini Blossoms and Saffron
• Zucchini Blossom Tomato Salad

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• What’s in Season in January? (fillyourplate.org)
• What’s in Season in February? (fillyourplate.org)
• What’s in Season in December? (fillyourplate.org)