Simple, Fresh, and Delicious: March Weeknight Meals

Published on February 25, 2022 - Updated on February 25, 2022

Happy March, friends! We hope the weather is warming up and you have been able to get outside and enjoy the sunshine! After being cooped up all winter, we know you are probably looking for some fresh and lighter meals for your dinner options (but without sacrificing on taste, of course!).

We have a range of recipes we chose for you, including a few on the grill and a few vegetarian options. Check them out below and don't forget to let us know what you thought of them!

fajita recipe

Tuesday - 1st - Easy Steak Fajitas

Wednesday - 2nd - Sheet Pan Chicken Gyros with Feta Tzatziki

Thursday - 3rd - Salt and Pepper Fish

Friday - 4th - Veggie Tostadas with Black Beans + Easy Guacamole

tenderloin recipe

Monday - 7th - Lemony Chicken Stir Fry

Tuesday - 8th - Peppercorn-Crusted Beef Tenderloin with Gremolata

Wednesday - 9th - Grilled Tuscan Chicken

Thursday - 10th - Bang Bang Srimp Tacos with Fried Avocado

Friday - 11th - Brown Sugar Dijon Glazed Salmon

pork chop recipe

Monday - 14th - Easy 20 Minute Butter Chicken

Tuesday - 15th - 3 Bean Tacos

Wednesday - 16th - Fennel-Crusted Pork Chops with Potatoes and Shallots

Thursday - 17th - Grilled BBQ Chicken

Friday - 18th - Easy Shredded Harissa Chicken

chicken recipe

Monday - 21st - Honey Lime Chicken Enchiladas

Tuesday - 22nd - Grilled Za'atar Lamb Chops

Wednesday - 23rd - Chicken Pesto Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Thursday - 24th - Shakshuka with Feta

Friday - 25th - Pizza on the Grill

enchilada recipe

Monday - 28th - Sweet and Sour Turkey Meatballs with Polenta

Tuesday - 29th - Chicken Enchilada Skillet

Wednesday - 30th - Sheet Pan Lemon Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Avocado Goddess Sauce

Thursday - 31st - Spaghettie Pie


Did you try any of these recipes? Let us know what you thought! And if you have any great ones that you would love to share with the happyly community, be sure to either comment below or tag us in your cooking photos on Instagram @gethappyly!

Want to grow your own ingredients to use in these recipes? Check out our blog post on Building a Family Garden! And if snacking rather than cooking is more your style, be sure to read up on our article, 5 Healthy Homemade Snacks for on the Go!

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