Leeks, cauliflower, asparagus, clementines, apples, turnips… These fruits and vegetables all have one thing in common: they are in season in March. Contrary to popular belief, vegetables are not only dedicated to flavorless recipes for diets. On the contrary, fruits and vegetables allow you to make delicious recipes that are both healthy and very comforting. In addition, March vegetables make it easy to vary the pleasures.
Leek, the star of this season and light recipes
This year, we only talk about him. Leeks are everywhere and in all forms to delight the taste buds of young and old. Soup version, in risotto, braised, in tart, quiche or in the oven, to enhance it, Laurent Mariotte, Cyril Lignac and Philippe Etchebest continue to innovate. Beyond its many taste benefits, leeks are also full of health benefits and constitutes a real slimming ally since it contains only 32.3 kcal per 100 g of raw leeks, it also provides 2.27 g of fiber, beneficial for transit and for the line, as well as 87.6 g of water. In 100 g of this raw vegetable, we also find, again according to Ciqual, the ANSES Table of nutritional composition of foods:
- 50.7 mg of calcium
- 40.3 mg of phosphorus
- 1,000 µg of beta-carotene
- 73 mcg of vitamin B9
- 47 mcg of vitamin K1
- 18.5 mg of vitamin C
If this seasonal star has convinced you, get into the kitchen now to prepare a delicious dinner: leeks with chorizo, leek pasta or leek, mushroom and silken tofu tart. Finally, the light recipe for mini leek fondue cakes is sure to please children.
Clementines, apples, pears and kiwi, for quick and vitamin-packed desserts
In March, easily take advantage of different fruits to make healthy and quick recipes. For breakfast, the creamy homemade kiwi and apple bowl provides the body with everything it needs to last all morning and avoids snacking while waiting for lunch. If you’re feeling peckish in the afternoon, or to give yourself a little boost at the office, opt for a Greek yogurt with tangerine. Finally, after a light and balanced dinner, enjoy without feeling guilty with a light pear tart.
With clementines, play with textures, flavors and accompaniments. While delicious raw, this little ball of vitamins can be transformed into a real treat when roasted in the oven, made into frozen soup or simply combined with dark chocolate. An ideal dessert menu to enjoy, but also good for your health since thanks to its vitamins C, carotenoids, pectin and copper, this citrus fruit strengthens our immunity on a daily basis.
For its part, kiwi can be transformed into a smoothie, frozen soup, cake, tart or coulis and combined with many other ingredients. The latter, very rich in potassium, is a real ally for your heart.
Easy and light recipe for all seasons: chocolate mousse without butter or sugar
The ingredients of the recipechocolate mousse without butter or sugar for 3 people: 100 g of dark chocolate and 3 eggs.
There you have it, an essential dessert that will delight the taste buds of young and old gourmands alike. With its light and creamy texture, the 2-ingredient mousse is a real delight for chocolate lovers. Whether for a special occasion or simply to treat yourself, this recipe is perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings without feeling guilty.