31 Seasonal Spring Recipes To Make Every Day This March (Because It's Time To Shake Up Your Recipe Rotation)

    Spring is almost here, so cook like it.

    Hannah Loewentheil
    by Hannah Loewentheil

    BuzzFeed Staff

    Can you believe it's already March? There's something both refreshing and invigorating about this month. The cold temperatures are rising, and it seems like spring might finally be in sight. Plus, there are tons of early spring produce in season. So here are a bunch of delightful recipes to cook this month.

    A list of produce in season in March.
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    1. Bacon Broccoli and Potato Frittata

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    Make it on Sunday, and enjoy it all week long for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. An easy to-go lunch, just pop it into the microwave to reheat.

    Recipe: Bacon Broccoli and Potato Frittata

    2. Easy Avocado Breakfast Tacos

    Avocado and scrambled egg tacos on a plate.
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    Tortillas, eggs, and avocado are really all you need, plus your favorite taco toppings like guacamole or salsa.

    Recipe: Easy Avocado Breakfast Tacos

    3. Cheesy Savory Oatmeal With Brussels Sprouts and Egg

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    If you prefer savory over sweet, this oatmeal is for you. Turn it into a flavorful bowl with the help of some roasted veggies like Brussels sprouts, any style egg, plenty of cheese, and a drizzle of hot sauce, Sriracha, or pesto.

    Recipe: Cheesy Savory Oatmeal With Brussels Sprouts and Egg

    4. Honey Ricotta Orange Toast

    A slice of toast topped with ricotta, honey, and sliced orange.
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    Grab a slice of your favorite bread, top it with light and airy whipped ricotta, some sliced citrus (it's orange and grapefruit season, after all), plus a drizzle of honey for good measure.

    Recipe: Honey Ricotta Orange Toast

    5. Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus

    Bacon-wrapped asparagus on a baking sheet.
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    Because everything tastes better with bacon...especially roasted vegetables.

    Recipe: Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus

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    If you have the time to spare, make the kale pesto from scratch. It makes all the difference. Plus you can make a big batch and store the leftovers to use in future recipes. It's the gift that keeps on giving!

    Recipe: Herby Kale Pesto Pasta With Buttery Walnuts

    7. Spicy Sriracha Tacos With Cilantro Lime Slaw

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    Looking for a creative and impressive weeknight recipe? These spicy cilantro lime shrimp tacos take less than 30 minutes to whip up, but they taste so much more time consuming.

    Recipe: Spicy Sriracha Tacos With Cilantro Lime Slaw

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    You're probably used to eating roasted or grilled asparagus, but shaved, this veggie makes for a satisfying and tasty salad base. Load it up with a soft boiled egg, Parmesan cheese, and plenty of buttery bread crumbs for crunch.

    Recipe: Shaved Asparagus Salad With Soft-Boiled Eggs

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    This simple basil green goddess dressing turns an otherwise ordinary sheet pan dinner into something that tastes seriously special. Try this one at your next dinner party.

    Recipe: Sheet Pan Green Goddess Salmon With Bacon and Brussels Sprouts

    10. Cacio e Pepe Brussels Sprouts

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    Italian for cheese and pepper, these seasoned Brussels sprouts are bound to be your favorite new side dish.

    Recipe: Cacio e Pepe Brussels Sprouts

    11. Baked Cheesy Cauliflower Parmesan

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    This delicious vegetarian recipe swaps in cauliflower steaks for chicken cutlets. It's then covered in juicy tomato sauce and creamy mozzarella and baked until bubbly and cheesy.

    Recipe: Baked Cheesy Cauliflower Parmesan

    12. Springtime Risotto With Leeks, Peas, and Asparagus

    Spring risotto with peas, asparagus, leeks, and Parmesan.
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    Spring is almost here, and I've got just the creamy risotto to ring it in. Put the season's best veggies to use when you stir up this decadent rice dish, which works as a side dish or a main.

    Recipe: Springtime Risotto With Leeks, Peas, and Asparagus

    13. Halibut With Salsa Verde and Grapefruit

    Halibut with citrus and green salsa.
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    This easy seafood dish is zesty and herbaceous in all the right ways. If you don't want to use halibut, try it with hake, cod, mahi mahi, or another semi-firm white fish.

    Recipe: Halibut With Salsa Verde and Grapefruit

    14. Endive Salad With Orange and Walnuts

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    There's not much that compares to this irresistible flavor combination of tangy, bitter, sweet, and nutty. This unique salad is a dinner party worthy recipe that you'll want to make on repeat.

    Recipe: Endive Salad With Orange and Walnuts

    15. Roasted Cauliflower Pasta

    Rigatoni with roast cauliflower.
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    This dish calls for just a few ingredients like your favorite pasta, cauliflower, pine nuts, bread crumbs, butter, and Parmesan, but the flavors are so complex and special. 

    Recipe: Roasted Cauliflower Pasta

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    Budget-friendly and crowd-pleasing, this skillet stir-fry is guaranteed to please the whole family or whoever you're cooking for. If you're not a huge fan of ground beef, swap in your favorite protein.

    Recipe: Ground Beef and Shredded Cabbage Stir-Fry

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    Serve these colorful roasted carrots as a side dish or bulk them up with some crispy chickpeas, pita, and your favorite dips (think: hummus, zhoug, or baba ganoush) for a vegetarian-friendly main.

    Recipe: Roasted Carrots With Honey and Garlic Yogurt Sauce

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    Sheet pan pasta? Yes, please. This cheesy baked creation is a total weeknight miracle recipe.

    Recipe: Sheet Pan Pasta Bake With Chicken and Kale

    19. Cajun Shrimp Avocado Tostadas

    Avocado and shrimp tostadas with a creamy sauce.
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    These shrimp and mashed avocado tostadas may seem fancy, but they take almost no time to make. They're a perfect party app or a main dish paired with Mexican rice and beans.

    Recipe: Cajun Shrimp Avocado Tostadas

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    It looks and tastes restaurant quality, but this Thai curry comes together with very little effort thanks to your slow cooker.

    Recipe: Crockpot Thai Broccoli Rabe Chicken Curry

    21. Tandoori Chicken and Cauliflower Sheet Pan Dinner

    Roasted spiced cauliflower and chicken with tzatziki.
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    Ready thy pita bread or naan for this tandoori-style chicken and cauliflower. Of course, you can leave out the chicken all together and sub in something like sweet potato or chickpeas to keep it vegetarian.

    Recipe: Tandoori Chicken and Cauliflower Sheet Pan Dinner

    22. Classic Potato Salad

    Potato salad with radishes and chives.
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    It's not quite picnic season yet, but this classic, creamy potato salad will hold you over 'til then.

    Recipe: Classic Potato Salad

    23. BBQ Chicken Stuffed Baked Sweet Potatoes

    Baked sweet potatoes stuffed with shredded BBQ chicken.
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    Loaded baked potatoes are the easiest, most family-friendly dinner. Stuff them with whatever is in your kitchen like leftover shredded chicken coated in barbecue sauce.

    Recipe: BBQ Chicken Stuffed Baked Sweet Potatoes

    24. Spaghetti Squash With Asparagus, Ricotta, Lemon, and Thyme

    Spaghetti squash with asparagus, pine nuts, and Parmesan.
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    A lightened-up pasta alternative, this spaghetti squash is bursting with flavor thanks to creamy ricotta and tangy lemon. Add whatever spring veggies you have on hand. 

    Recipe: Spaghetti Squash With Asparagus, Ricotta, Lemon, and Thyme

    25. Air Fryer Chicken Milanese With Arugula

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    There's no deep frying required to make this crispy breaded chicken Milanese. Just grab your handy air fryer and let the magic happen.

    Recipe: Air Fryer Chicken Milanese With Arugula

    26. Lemon Bar Cookie Cups

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    It's citrus season, and you should be taking full advantage. This treat combines buttery sugar cookies and tangy, creamy lemon bars in one single dessert.

    Recipe: Lemon Bar Cookie Cups

    27. Maialino's Orange and Olive Oil Cake

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    This recipe was inspired by Danny Meyer's Gramercy Park Italian eatery, Maialino, and it surely won't disappoint. If you're wondering why any cake should call for olive oil, one bite will dispel any doubt.

    Recipe: Maialino's Orange and Olive Oil Cake

    28. Mini Key Lime Pies

    Mini key lime pies with a bite taken out of one.
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    The best thing about mini pie is that you don't have to share (and you can eat multiple, of course). 

    Recipe: Mini Key Lime Pies

    29. Citrus Vodka Crush Cocktail

    Two bright orange cocktails garnished with orange slices.
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    Turn the season's best citrus into a sweet and tangy juice, and then add vodka for a fresh and fun cocktail.

    Recipe: Citrus Vodka Crush Cocktail

    30. Sparkling Paloma Cocktail

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    What happens when you take a classic grapefruit Paloma and spike it with sparkling wine? Well, you're going to want to find out.

    Recipe: Sparkling Paloma Cocktail

    31. Orange Hibiscus Mai Tai

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    Transport yourself to the tropics with this delicious rum cocktail. It calls for both dark and light rum (although you can always stick to one), honey, pineapple juice, orange juice, and lime.

    Recipe: Orange Hibiscus Mai Tai

    What are you cooking up this month? Let me know in the comments!