What to Cook in February: A Produce Guide

This February produce guide features fruits and vegetables that are in season as well as recipe ideas and cooking tips!

Happy February, everyone! January has been a doozy of a month for me, for many of us.

I’m sorry to report that I haven’t stuck to my new year’s resolutions. I still wake up to check my emails and social media accounts the moment I roll out of bed (sometimes, while I’m still in bed). In an attempt to declutter the house, I managed to create more clutter–I have cardboard boxes lying all over my house. Yikes! Despite my apparent inability to commit to life goals at the moment, I am not discouraged. It’s a brand new month. Let’s whip up another green smoothie and seize the moment!

Without further ado, here’s the February produce guide!

AVOCADOS

• Cajun-Spiced Baked Salmon with Avocado Lime Sauce
• Winter Avocado Toast, Two Ways (from How Sweet Eats)
• Jalapeño and Goat Cheese Guacamole with Baked Plantain Chips (from Floating Kitchen)
• Avocado Cup Salad, Two Ways (from Smitten Kitchen)
• How to Make an Avocado Rose

BEETS

Photo Credit: Amanda Paa of Heartbeet Kitchen

• Stacked Beet Salad with Crispy Shallots and Herb-Infused Oil (from Heartbeet Kitchen)
• Red Velvet Hot Chocolate (from The Green Life)
• Red Beet Power Smoothie
• Roasted Beet Feta Biscuits (from Take a Megabite)
• Twice Roasted Beets with Goat Cheese & Herbs (from Gluten Free with LB)

BROCCOLI

• Chicken Meatball & Roasted Vegetable Sheet Pan Dinner
• One Sheet Pan Balsamic Chicken with Roasted Broccoli (from Alyssa and Carla)
• Roasted Tamari Broccoli Buddha Bowl (Will Frolic for Food)
• Broccoli & Shiitake Mushrooms With or Without Soba Noodles (from Foodie Crush)
• Roasted Buddha Bowl (Oh She Glows)

BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Photo Credit: Katie Webster of Healthy Seasonal Recipes

• Brussels Sprouts Slaw with Bacon & Blue Cheese (from Healthy Seasonal Recipes)
• Creamy Smoked Gouda Brussels Sprouts (from Joy the Baker)
• Brussels Sprout Latkes with Dijon Sour Cream (from My Name is Yeh)
• Garlic Chili Maple Roasted Butternut Squash & Brussels Sprouts with Pomegranate + Gorgonzola (from Ambitious Kitchen)
• General Tso’s Brussels Sprouts

CARROTS

Photo Credit: Lindsay Cotter of Cotter Crunch

• Easy Peri Peri Oven Baked Carrot Fries (from Cotter Crunch)
• Cannellini Bean, Carrot & Kale Soup (from The Rustic Foodie)
• Carrot & Zucchini Olive Oil Cake
• Carrot Cake Breakfast Cookies (from Lauren Kelly Nutrition)
• Winter Vitamin Boosting Juice (from Happy Foods)

CAULIFLOWER

• Cauliflower Polenta with Japanese Mushrooms
• Chana Dal with Cauliflower, Cashews and Coconut Milk (from Vanilla and Bean)
• Vegan Roasted Cauliflower + Tahini Lemon Vinaigrette (Dula Notes)
• Spicy Cauliflower Gratin with Crunchy Topping (from Foolproof Living)
• Roasted Cauliflower with Cumin and Turmeric (Brooklyn Supper)

KITCHEN TIP: HOW TO CUT CAULIFLOWER

CITRUS FRUITS

Photo Credit: Tessa Copping Fisher of Salted Plains

• Roasted Winter Citrus with Chocolate Coconut Whipped Cream (from Salted Plains)
• Lemon Ginger Elixir (from Shutterbean)
• Mini Gluten-Free Lemon Tarts
• Winter Citrus Ricotta Breakfast Bowl with Honeycomb (Half Baked Harvest)
• Chocolate Orange Oat Biscuits

MUSHROOMS

• Harissa Portobello Mushroom “Tacos”
• Savory Oatmeal with Shiitake, Egg and Spinach (from The Worktop)
• Steamed Egg Custard Cups with Mushrooms (from Honestly Yum)
• Lentil & Mushroom Ragu (from Dishing Up the Dirt)
• Arugula Mushroom Quiche (from Delish Knowledge)

POTATOES

• Kung Pao Chicken Stuffed Baked Potatoes
• Lightened Up Mashed Potatoes (from Oh My Veggies)
• Loaded Greek Fries with Garlic Scallion Sauce (from Avocado a day Nutrition)
• Vegan Broccoli and Cheddar Stuffed Potatoes (from Dietitian Debbie)
• Crispy Parmesan Potato Stacks (my recipe at Simply Recipes)

SWISS CHARD

• Swiss Chard and Golden Beet Frittata
• Rainbow Carrots and Chard (from Vegetarian Adventures)
• Spaghetti with Cauliflower and Garlicky Swiss Chard Gremolata (from Eats Well with Others)
• Swiss Chard Rolls with Rice and Beef (from Lazy Sunday Cooking)
• Red Curry Squash Curry with Chard (from Naturally Ella)

SWEET POTATOES

Photo Credit: Danae Halliday of Recipe Runner

• Spinach, Bacon, Cheese Quiche with Sweet Potato Crust (from Recipe Runner)
• Mediterranean Baked Sweet Potatoes (from Minimalist Baker)
• Mexican Stuffed Sweet Potatoes (from Well Plated)
• Sweet Potato Casserole (my recipe on Simply Recipes!)
• Sweet Potato Mango Smoothie

WINTER SQUASH

Photo Credit: Sarah Menanix of Snixy Kitchen

• Gluten-Free Butternut Squash Falafel Bowls with Pickled Beets (from Snixy Kitchen)
• How to Make Butternut Squash Puree
• Creamy Squash Soup with Chorizo & Manchego (from Hungry Girl Por Vida)
• Acorn Squash & Lentil Egg Bake (from Emily Kyle Nutrition)
• Butternut Squash Mashed Potatoes

KITCHEN TIP: HOW TO PEEL AND CUT BUTTERNUT SQUASH