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Cooking in season in March

In March, onion, cucumber, carrot, spinach, potato and spring onion are in season in the UK. Below are 7 dinners built on them, and a week of five with the shopping list already added up.

In season in March

Harvested in the UK this month, or from storage after the harvest.

Dinners built on March produce

In the app, a leaf marks a dish when at least a quarter of it, by weight, is in season where you live.

A week of March dinners

Monday to Friday, for two. Swap a dish in Menja and the shopping list moves with it.

  1. MondaySpinach, Fried Egg & Potato Mash
  2. TuesdayCarrot, Ginger & Lentil Soup
  3. WednesdaySpicy Feta & Kale Quinoa Bowl
  4. ThursdayPotato & Leek Gratin
  5. FridayPotato and Pea Salad with Basil Pesto

Shopping list for the week

For two people, all five dinners added up.

Fruits & Veggies

  • Carrots2 medium
  • Cucumber1 pc
  • Floury potatoes500 g
  • Fresh ginger1.5 cm
  • Frozen peas80 g
  • Garlic3 cloves
  • Green apple1 pc
  • Kale80 g
  • Leek1 pc
  • Lemon1 pc
  • Onion1 medium
  • Potato200 g
  • Spinach250 g
  • Waxy potatoes500 g

Dairy & Eggs

  • Butter20 g
  • Double cream100 ml
  • Eggs2 pcs
  • Feta cheese100 g
  • Milk80 ml
  • Parmesan30 g
  • Whole milk150 ml

Grains & Bread

  • Quinoa150 g

Protein

  • Edamame80 g
  • Red lentils80 g

Pantry

  • Capers1 tbsp
  • Coconut milk100 ml
  • Honey1 tbsp
  • Hummus4 tbsp
  • Pine nuts1 tbsp
  • Vegetable stock400 ml

Herbs & Spices

  • Basil1 bunch
  • Fresh coriander10 g
  • Fresh thyme2 sprigs

Other

  • Gruyère60 g
  • Nutmeg1 pinch

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