As March ushers in the spring season, it’s time to refresh your meal routine with some tantalizing new dinner recipes. From hearty salads to creamy pastas, these recipes celebrate seasonal ingredients and promise to bring some springtime cheer to your table. So, without further ado, let’s dive into our selection of 15 must-try dinner recipes for March.
1. Meatless Monday’s Delight: Mushroom Piccata Pasta
In this vegetarian spin on the classic chicken piccata, a mix of different mushrooms takes center stage, creating a robust flavor profile that beautifully complements the zesty caper-infused sauce. Opt for pre-sliced mushrooms to save on prep time.
2. Quick and Tasty: Sheet-Pan Chicken Thighs with Sweet Potatoes & Broccolini
This easy sheet-pan recipe features chicken thighs and sweet potatoes crisping up in the oven while broccolini roasts in a foil packet for even cooking and effortless cleanup.
3. Rich and Savory: Creamy Balsamic Chicken & Mushroom Skillet
This creamy balsamic chicken and mushroom skillet recipe strikes the perfect balance of tangy and sweet. Thin-cut chicken cutlets are key to getting dinner on the table quickly.
4. Hawaiian-Inspired: Huli Huli Cabbage
Drawing inspiration from the Hawaiian dish “huli huli chicken,” this vegetarian version replaces the chicken with cabbage wedges while keeping the sweet and savory sauce intact.
5. Stir-Fry, Simplified: Sheet-Pan Beef & Cabbage Noodles
This sheet-pan stir-fry recipe is ready in just 15 minutes, offering a quick and convenient alternative to the traditional wok approach.
6. Salad Sensation: Massaged Kale Salad with Roasted Squash & Chickpeas
This hearty salad features roasted butternut squash, red onion, and crispy chickpeas atop a bed of massaged kale.
7. Weeknight Winner: Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Skillet
This unstuffed cabbage recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, capturing the essence of the traditional dish in a simplified, one-pan format.
8. Seafood Delight: Baked Garlicky Salmon Cakes
These baked salmon cakes are super moist and packed with the perfect amount of garlic. For a twist, swap out the salmon for tuna.
9. Veggie Steak: Panko-Crusted Cauliflower Steaks
In this fork-tender cauliflower recipe, heads of cauliflower are cut into slabs then roasted and topped with a cheesy, crunchy panko topping.
10. Breakfast for Dinner: Spinach-Artichoke Egg in a Bagel Hole
This easy breakfast recipe features an egg cooked in a bagel hole, topped with a creamy spinach-and-artichoke dip.
11. Stir-Fry Classic: The Ultimate Chicken & Broccoli Stir-Fry
This juicy chicken and broccoli stir-fry features tender-crisp broccoli coated in a velvety hoisin sauce that perfectly balances sweetness and acidity.
12. Veggie-Boost: Spaghetti with Creamy Lemon-Spinach Sauce
Give your veggie servings a boost with this easy spaghetti with spinach sauce recipe, inspired by the flavors of classic pesto.
13. Comfort Food: Creamy Rotisserie Chicken & Spinach Pasta
This creamy rotisserie chicken pasta recipe features a rich and nutty Gruyère cheese sauce that beautifully complements the spinach and chicken.
14. Salad Classic: The Best Chicken Caesar Salad
This timeless chicken Caesar salad features a zesty Greek yogurt-based dressing that perfectly balances savory and tangy flavors.
15. Protein-Packed: Quick Sheet-Pan Salmon with Crispy Quinoa
Enjoy a complete protein-rich dinner cooked on just two baking sheets with this salmon, roasted tomato, and quinoa recipe. Baked quinoa adds a fun textural element to the dish.
So, there you have it! 15 delicious dinner recipes to try out this March. Whether you’re a vegetarian or a meat-lover, there’s something for everyone on this list. Happy cooking!
