Curious about February produce? This guide will walk through what fresh fruits and vegetables to stock up on, plus recipes to help you use it! For February, think root veggies, cold-hardy greens, stored produce, and bright citrus.
Similar to eating seasonally in January, February is a season of warm, nourishing, and grounding recipes.
I like to think of February (and all of winter, really!), as a time to feel unhurried in the kitchen. Not more complicated or time-consuming, but just a time to cook and eat mindfully with foods that feel deeply nourishing. Think soups, stews, braises, heartier grain salad, cozy pastas, roasted root veggies.
With that, this guide covers everything from what to stock up on and what you might be able to grab locally, to what to make this wintery month!
Summary: February seasonal produce includes root vegetables, cold-hardy greens, stored produce (such as winter squash, potatoes, and sweet potatoes), and citrus. These ingredients lend themselves to soups, braises, stews, and hearty winter salads!
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- What's in Season in February?
- Seasonal Recipes to Make In February
- Citrus Salad with Mint, Fennel + Avocado
- Blood Orange Maple Pecan Yogurt Bowls
- Easy Lemon Vinaigrette for Salads
- Simple Wheat Berry Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
- Easy + Savory-Sweet Honey Roasted Parsnips
- Veggie Black Bean Tacos with Carrots + Lime
- Quick Moroccan Roasted Carrots with Creamy Tahini Sauce
- Cozy Carrot Cake Baked Oats (Meal Prep Friendly!)
- The Coziest Carrot and Sweet Potato Soup You'll Make All Season
- Fast & Easy Oven Roasted Beets Without Foil
- Easy One-Pot Sweet Potato and Turkey Chili
- Kale Potato and Onion Frittata
- Ground Chicken Taco Sweet Potato Bowls
- Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Smoky Black Beans
- Baked Japanese Sweet Potatoes with Butter & Cinnamon
- Simple Citrusy Chard Salad with Beets and Carrots
- Chicken Tortilla Soup with Kale + Pan-fried Tortilla Strips
- Black Bean Quinoa Salad with Sweet Potatoes & Kale
- Rosemary Chicken Soup with White Beans & Kale (One Pot)
- Zesty Kale Farro Salad with Chickpeas
- Maple Walnut Roasted Brussels Sprouts
- Italian Chopped Brussels Sprouts Salad (Vegetarian!)
- Bright + Crunchy Healthy Vinegar Coleslaw (Meal Prep Friendly!)
- Seasonal Eating Challenge!
What's in Season in February?
This month, be sure to stock up on:
- Citrus: oranges (all kinds), grapefruit, lemons, limes, mandarins
- Roots: carrots, beets, parsnips, turnips, rutabagas, celeriac
- Potatoes: potatoes, sweet potatoes
- Alliums: onions, garlic, shallots, leeks
- Winter greens: kale, spinach, collards, Swiss chard, mustard greens
- Radicchio
- Fennel
- Brassicas: cabbage, Brussels sprouts
Canned & Frozen Produce
Don't forget about these underrated gems! Canned tomatoes, tomato sauces, canned pumpkin, and frozen fruits and vegetables are all preserved at their peak. That means we can enjoy them year-round at an affordable price, with top flavor and nutrition.
This is a great time blend raspberries in a smoothie or make sweet potato turkey chili with canned tomatoes.
Seasonal Recipes to Make In February
Citrus
Citrus may or may not be local for you depending on where you live. I'm in the midwest, so I can't get citrus locally... BUT, that doesn't mean I can never enjoy citrus!
Eating seasonally for real life calls for balance; i.e. doing what you can, when you can. So whether you're local to fresh February citrus or not, make sure you get some to brighten up your winter!
Citrus Salad with Mint, Fennel + Avocado
This citrus salad is paired with delicate shaved fennel, avocado slices, fresh mint, and crunchy sliced almonds for an incredibly refreshing salad! It's a brunch favorite, but can also be enjoyed for breakfast, snack, or any time of day.
Blood Orange Maple Pecan Yogurt Bowls
Blood orange maple pecan yogurt bowls make a delicious and uniquely flavored, lightly sweet breakfast for any day of the week. They're quick and easy to make, hearty and delicious to eat.
Easy Lemon Vinaigrette for Salads
This simple lemon vinaigrette bright, sunny and versatile. Use it in veggie salads, pasta salads, grain salads, or as a fish/meat marinade.
Simple Wheat Berry Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
This nourishing wheat berry salad is hearty yet fresh, made with chewy wheat berries, dried cranberries, feta, herbs, and green onions in a simple lemon vinaigrette. Perfect for make-ahead lunches or simple sides.
Root Vegetables
Root vegetables are my specialty! Cozy when roasted, and so nourishing when blended into soups. My site features recipes with carrots, beets, and parsnips mainly, but other root veggies to try include celeriac, turnips, and rutabagas.
Easy + Savory-Sweet Honey Roasted Parsnips
Sweet, caramelized, and perfectly roasted, these honey roasted parsnips are a simple yet flavorful side dish. With caramelized edges and a tender center, they balance earthy sweetness with a touch of honey and a hint of salt. Perfect for cozy dinners, meal prep, or adding to salads and grain bowls!
Veggie Black Bean Tacos with Carrots + Lime
Easy black bean tacos baked with carrots on a sheet pan! Done in about 30 minutes for an easy weeknight meal that will satisfy any taco craving.
Quick Moroccan Roasted Carrots with Creamy Tahini Sauce
These sweet, savory Moroccan-spiced roasted carrots might just become your new favorite easy side dish. Roasted until caramelized with warm spices like cinnamon and cumin, then drizzled with a simple tahini sauce, they're flavorful, nourishing, and perfect alongside any protein or grain bowl.
Cozy Carrot Cake Baked Oats (Meal Prep Friendly!)
These carrot cake baked oats are a wholesome breakfast that tastes like dessert and can easily be prepped in advance! Naturally sweetened, easy to make, and perfect for Easter brunch.
The Coziest Carrot and Sweet Potato Soup You'll Make All Season
This carrot and sweet potato soup is the coziest one-pot meal for chilly days! It's warmly spiced, silky, and packed with nourishing veggies. Made with carrots, sweet potatoes, aromatics, and broth, it blends into a smooth, feel-good soup for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Fast & Easy Oven Roasted Beets Without Foil
No foil required! Just tender, caramelized roasted beets that cook faster when halved, and peel easily after cooking (no more stained cutting boards!). Perfect for tossing into bowls, salads, or enjoying on their own.
Potatoes & Sweet Potatoes
Potatoes and sweet potatoes in winter are typically stored from fall, but can last a while in winter when stored properly. Plus, they're so cozy and warming that they really hit the spot when it comes to winter produce.
Easy One-Pot Sweet Potato and Turkey Chili
A nourishing sweet potato turkey chili recipe that comes together easily! Perfect for keep it simple, cozy, and protein-packed any night of the week.
Kale Potato and Onion Frittata
This kale, potato, and onion frittata is a creamy, cheesy, and healthy brunch option that can use the produce of the season. Frittatas are great for brunch or making ahead for protein-packed breakfasts or lunches. They're also great for an easy dinner!
Ground Chicken Taco Sweet Potato Bowls
Cozy, flavorful, and ready in about 30 minutes! these ground chicken taco sweet potato bowls make the perfect weeknight dinner or meal prep lunch. With seasoned taco meat, roasted sweet potatoes, and all your favorite toppings, they're hearty, nourishing, and endlessly customizable.
Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Smoky Black Beans
These stuffed sweet potatoes are loaded with smoky, saucy black beans and all your favorite toppings. Cozy, nourishing, and made almost entirely from pantry staples.
Baked Japanese Sweet Potatoes with Butter & Cinnamon
These Japanese sweet potatoes with butter and cinnamon are simple and SO cozy! Make them baked or steamed, depending on your texture preference and how much time you have. Naturally sweet, creamy, they're the perfect easy side dish or healthy snack (for kids & adults alike!).
Kale & Winter Greens
Cool weather-hardy greens are one of the easiest ways to get tons of nourishment into your winter meals. I'm known to toss kale, spinach, or other greens directly into soups, pastas, or sauces because they wilt down quickly.
Simple Citrusy Chard Salad with Beets and Carrots
This simple chard salad with beets and carrots is fresh, vibrant, and nourishing. Featuring leafy greens, crisp raw beets, crunchy carrots, and a bright citrus vinaigrette, it comes together in just 15 minutes. Enjoy it as a refreshing side or add protein for a more complete meal!
Chicken Tortilla Soup with Kale + Pan-fried Tortilla Strips
This easy chicken tortilla soup recipe is the perfect nourishing, warming, delicious soup for winter! Using canned pantry staples and winter-hardy kale helps include seasonal produce, while freshly pan-fried corn tortilla strips add the best flavor and keep this soup gluten free. Yum!
Black Bean Quinoa Salad with Sweet Potatoes & Kale
This black bean quinoa salad tastes delicious in cooler months and uses winter produce - kale, onion, and clementine. Cozy roasted sweet potatoes, punchy pickled red onion, salty feta, and a tangy cumin orange vinaigrette make this salad pop with flavor. Enjoy as a delicious meal prepped lunch or winter potluck dish!
Rosemary Chicken Soup with White Beans & Kale (One Pot)
A cozy one-pot rosemary chicken soup with white beans and kale. Hearty, comforting, and perfect for simple winter dinners with warm bread and your favorite salad.
Zesty Kale Farro Salad with Chickpeas
A hearty kale farro salad with bold, briny, Italian-inspired flavors. Nourishing and satisfying, it's perfect for plant-forward lunches or an easy dinner side.
Cabbage & Brussels Sprouts
Cabbage, Brussels sprouts, and other brassicas (like cauliflower and broccoli) are some of the top February seasonal veggies! Perfect for salads, roasting, soups, and curries.
Maple Walnut Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Maple walnut roasted Brussels sprouts are perfect for cozy fall and winter dinners! Crispy edges, caramelized flavor, and just enough sweetness to steal the Thanksgiving side show.
Italian Chopped Brussels Sprouts Salad (Vegetarian!)
Fresh, crunchy, and bursting with flavor! This Italian chopped Brussels sprouts salad comes together in 15 minutes with peperoncini, olives, and a zesty brine dressing. Perfect for pizza night, meal prep, or your holiday table.
Bright + Crunchy Healthy Vinegar Coleslaw (Meal Prep Friendly!)
This vinegar-based, simple everyday coleslaw recipe is our absolute favorite! It's all-purpose, so it can be used as a stand-alone side or salad, or as a crunchy topping for tacos, BBQ, or any sandwich/wrap.
Seasonal Eating Challenge!
Ready to start eating seasonally, or max out your CSA or garden produce? Try completing the challenge steps listed below to nourish yourself and the planet.
- Connect! Sign up for my newsletter and follow me on Instagram @rootsnradishes for more seasonal recipe guidance and inspiration.
- Farmers market field trip. Take one trip to a local farmers market or farm stand (better yet, combine it with social time with a friend or family!). A local co-op or grocery store with some local produce is okay too!
- Pick a veggie or fruit. Pick up one or more of the ingredients featured here.
- Make a new recipe. Make one of the recipes in this produce guide!
- Tell me about it! Let's be a community of seasonal eaters! Tag me on Instagram or email me 🙂 I want to hear about what you bought and what you made with it <3
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