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
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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.
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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.
Hey there, I’m Liz Della Croce and I’m thrilled to have you here! My aim is to motivate and ignite your passion for cooking amazing meals for your loved ones. I believe in the power of real, wholesome ingredients that are bursting with flavor and won’t break the bank. Whether it’s a traditional Lebanese recipe from my family or a culinary creation from across the globe, you’ll be pleasantly surprised to discover that nutritious food can be exciting, affordable, and easy to prepare.
I 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!
Beautiful 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 ;) )
I’m Liz Della Croce, a healthy food blogger dedicated to sharing nutritious, flavorful recipes made with seasonal ingredients and whole foods. Inspired by my Syrian and Jewish heritage, as well as my travels, I create easy dishes and practical tips to help you embrace a healthy lifestyle every day.
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