What’s in Season in February

Discover the best seasonal produce to add to your February menu. Eat your way through our February produce guide, including the most delicious seasonal recipes to make this month with citrus fruit, broccoli, cabbage, root vegetables, and more.

Just because your outdoor vegetable garden might be a bit quieter (or covered in snow) doesn’t mean you can’t fill up on fresh food. Every fruit and vegetable has a season, and some sturdy fruits and veggies thrive in the cooler weather come February.

Eating seasonal produce not only tastes better but it’s also more budget-friendly. So for your next round of meal prep or for inspiration for every meal of the day, consider stocking up on these fresh fruits and vegetables during your next supermarket run.

Still have leftover produce from last month? See what’s in season in January.

Looking ahead to next month? Discover what’s in a season in March.

What’s in season in February?

• Citrus fruit: From grapefruits and lemons to tangelos and tangerines, any and all citrus fruits shine in late winter. Try them in jams and jelly recipes, cakes and muffins, infused waters, and so much more.
• Cruciferous vegetables: Also known as brassicas, the cruciferous vegetable family is full of nutrition all-stars that are proven to lower your risk for cancer. Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, collard greens, kale, and turnips are also totally tasty and remarkably versatile. From stews to pastas to game-day menu-worthy dips, these vegetables can absolutely please picky eaters if you prepare them wisely.
• Root vegetable: Snowy white-fleshed turnips, ruby-hued beets, pale yellow parsnips, and yellow-orange rutabagas can be mashed, stewed, roasted, scalloped and beyond. Celery root is excellent mashed (with or without potatoes), cut into chunks in stews, or sliced paper-thin for an ultra low-carb tortilla replacement.

The Best Fruits and Vegetables to Eat in February

Consider this your essential produce section shopping list for the month.

Citrus Fruit Recipes

Get your fresh fruit fix with this collection of seasonal February recipes featuring sweet-tart fruits like lemons, grapefruit, tangerines, and oranges.

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Citrus Salad

Citrus Salad with strawberries and pomegranate is healthful fruit salad elevated to a higher level, gorgeous enough for a special occasion yet easy to make.

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Breakfast Recipes

Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

Fruit Dessert Recipes

Key Lime Pie

Cocktail Recipes

Fuzzy Navel

Breakfast Recipes

Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

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Orange Marmalade

This Orange Marmalade recipe is made with ordinary oranges and lemons, and it’s as unfussy as it is delicious. It follows the "old fashioned" technique of sitting in a pot overnight, and every spoonful will make your morning toast sparkle.

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Fish and Seafood Recipes

Pan-Seared Scallops with Lemon Butter

30 Minute Meals

Chicken Piccata

Cocktail Recipes

Margarita

Vegan Recipes

Lemon Olive Oil Cake (Vegan)

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Lemon Cake with Limoncello Cream

The ultimate spring dessert recipe has arrived! Topped with a sweet lemony glaze, Limoncello whipped cream, and plenty of fresh berries, this lemon yogurt cake is a bakery-quality dessert recipe that you'll turn to time and time again.

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Cruciferous Vegetable Recipes

Sneak these diverse vegetables into your menu this week through the easy winter recipes for broccoli, cauliflower, collard greens, kale, Brussels sprouts, and cabbage.

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Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Homemade Stuffed Cabbage Rolls are an ultra-cozy Dutch oven dinner idea. Learn how to make beef- and rice-Stuffed Cabbage Rolls on the stovetop, plus how to make baked Stuffed Cabbage Rolls and slow cooker Stuffed Cabbage Rolls all using the same simple formula.

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Soup and Stew Recipes

Cream of Broccoli Soup

Soup and Stew Recipes

White Bean and Kale Soup

Chicken and Turkey Recipes

Cajun Chicken Alfredo with Broccoli

Vegetable Recipes

Cauliflower Gratin

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Harvest Roasted Vegetables

An easy recipe for Harvest Roasted Vegetables with butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, cranberries, bacon, and walnuts. Your new favorite fall side dish!

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Appetizer Recipes

Cauliflower Buffalo Dip

Side Dish Recipes

Collard Greens

Vegetable Recipes

Roasted Broccoli

Vegan Recipes

Cauliflower Tinga Tacos

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Corned Beef and Cabbage

Slowly simmered and fall-apart tender, Corned Beef and Cabbage is a family-friendly comfort food dinner. Prepare this corned beef entree in the oven, on a stovetop, or in your slow cooker.

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Root Vegetable Recipes

For a main dish or crunchy side that will serve a crowd (and clean out the refrigerator), try the seasonal recipes for parsnips, rutabagas, leeks, and beets below.

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Roasted Root Vegetables

This easy Roasted Root Vegetables recipe is the best way to eat the rainbow! The natural sugars in the vegetables caramelize to kid-friendly territory via this sheet pan side dish idea.

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Soup and Stew Recipes

Potato Leek Soup

Salad Recipes

Beet Salad

Appetizer Recipes

Mushroom and Leek Tart

Soup and Stew Recipes

The Best Cabbage Soup

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Booyah Stew

Hearty comfort food at its midwestern best, this Booyah Stew is a chicken and beef stew that deserves the starring role as part of your potluck or tailgate menu.

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