Celebrate citrus season with these twenty healthy savory recipes made with oranges, lemons, limes or other citrus fruit.
As much as I miss the summer months full of trips to the farmers market and visits to the peach orchard, there is always one seasonal winter fruit that cheers me up: LEMONS! Additionally, it is also the ideal time of year to consume other types of citrus including oranges, grapefruits, limes and more. To help you make the most of the citrus season, here are 20 savory citrus recipes to inspire you to eat seasonally all year long!
Za'atar Spiced Grilled Chicken
These Za'atar Spiced Grilled Chicken breasts are tender and juicy thanks to a simple marinade of lemon juice, olive oil, garlic and za'atar.
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roasted sweet potatoes with citrus dressing
These roasted sweet potatoes are tossed with a bright and fresh citrus dressing as well as cilantro, shallot, and chive. A simple yet flavorful side dish!
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Grapefruit and Spinach Salad with Glazed Mahi Mahi
With Grapefruit in its prime, you’ll love this wonderfully fresh and flavorful salad! Tossed with delicious Florida Red Grapefruit along with spinach, yellow bell peppers and pistachios, and topped with a grapefruit glazed, pan seared Mahi Mahi, this salad is fresh, healthy and fabulous!
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ORANGE BEEF STIR FRY
Make your own take-out with this recipe for orange beef stir fry. The recipe features sirloin steak cooked in a sweet and savory sauce and tossed with fresh orange segments. The sauce only has 4 ingredients!
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Lebanese Tabbouleh Salad with Quinoa
A twist on the popular Lebanese dish, Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad is filled with fresh flavors, naturally gluten free and great for making in advance.
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Tahitian Vanilla Seared Scallops with Lemon Coconut Risotto
Tahitian Vanilla Seared Sea Scallops with Lemon Coconut Risotto and Vanilla Bean Buerre Blanc Serves 4-6
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SLOW COOKER ASIAN CITRUS PORK TENDERLOIN RECIPE
This Slow Cooker Asian Citrus Pork Tenderloin recipe is a perfect addition to your family’s weekly menu. It’s easy to make, and full of flavor. A nice change from chicken!
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Blood Orange Quick Bread
A unique, sweet, and zesty quick bread that couldn’t be easier! Blood orange, with its “raspberry-like” citrus notes makes the perfect addition to this wintery gluten-free & vegan quick bread!
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Honey Mustard Glazed Salmon
A quick and easy weeknight dinner, roasted salmon is brushed with a fresh and flavorful honey mustard sauce the whole family will love.
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ROASTED CAULIFLOWER STEAKS WITH MEYER LEMON RELISH
Hearty roasted cauliflower steaks served with a piquant Meyer lemon relish made with shallots and fresh herbs.
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Easy Oven-Baked Chicken Fajita
Need a quick meal that’s BURSTING at the seams with flavour? This Easy Oven-baked Chicken Fajita with my homemade spice blend will soon be your family favourite. Guaranteed!
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Avocado Citrus Salad
Juicy citrus is paired with creamy avocado, spicy arugula and toasted pine nuts to create this simple, show-stopping salad.
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LEMON CHICKEN ORZO SOUP
This delicious Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup recipe is the perfect alternative to the traditional chicken soup. Packed with chicken, orzo, and kale, and a twist of lemon, this fast and easy soup (30 min) will warm your soul on a chilly day!
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EASY SPICY ORANGE CHICKEN RECIPE
This easy Spicy Orange Chicken recipe is full of the amazing flavor you love, without restaurant-style calories!
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Creamy Lemon Spinach One-Pot Pasta
This Creamy Lemon Spinach One-Pot Pasta is a satisfying and simple weeknight meal that takes just 30 minutes to make! There’s no need to drain the pasta and it’s dairy-free.
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Roasted Chicken with Lemon and Garlic
The ultimate comfort food, this roasted chicken is seasoned with lemon, garlic and salt to create the most perfectly tender and delicious dinner.
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Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes
February 1, 2016 at 6:50 amI have not even had breakfast yet and I am craving spaghetti squash with gremolata now! What a gorgeous round-up. I love citrus season. Thank you for including me!
Liz DellaCroce
February 1, 2016 at 1:44 pmOmg I know!! That sounds so good!
Shawnna
January 31, 2016 at 11:09 amoh yummy!
Michelle | A Dish of Daily Life
January 31, 2016 at 9:30 amThanks so much for including my Lemon Chicken Orzo soup in this collection…I love all these recipes! I see so many I want to try!
Liz DellaCroce
January 31, 2016 at 1:37 pmIt was my pleasure!! Love the recipe!
Joanne
January 31, 2016 at 9:12 amMy citrus cravings are THROUGH THE ROOF…so this roundup is making me a very happy girl!
Liz DellaCroce
January 31, 2016 at 1:38 pmOmg I craved it so much when I was pregnant!!! Hope you’re feeling good!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
January 31, 2016 at 6:33 amBeautiful round-up! Maybe one of the only redeeming things about the winter season is the FABULOUS citrus!!! Thank you so much for including my blood orange quick bread! (The best citrus ;) )
Liz DellaCroce
January 31, 2016 at 1:38 pmOf course!! My pleasure!