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    Healthy St. Patrick's Day Recipes

    Published: March 2, 2020 - Last updated: May 28, 2023 by Erika

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    Get ready to go green this St. Patrick's Day with a collection of delicious and healthy recipes. From savory to sweet, these green-themed dishes are not only visually appealing but also packed with nutrients.

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    Embrace the vibrant world of green-themed recipes! Whether you're celebrating St. Patrick's Day or looking to add more nutritious and colorful dishes to your table, you'll love these recipes.

    Healthy Green St. Patricks Day Food Ideas

    1. Green Veggie Platter:
      • Create a vibrant platter of green vegetables like cucumber slices, celery sticks, snap peas, broccoli florets, and green bell pepper strips.
      • Serve with a side of Greek yogurt or avocado dip for a nutritious and colorful appetizer.
    2. Spinach and Kale Salad:
      • Combine fresh baby spinach and kale leaves as the base of your salad.
      • Add sliced green apples, diced avocado, cucumber, and green grapes.
      • Drizzle with a light lemon vinaigrette or a tangy green goddess dressing.
    3. Zucchini Noodles with Pesto:
      • Spiralize zucchini into noodles or use pre-made zucchini noodles.
      • Toss the noodles with a homemade or store-bought basil pesto sauce.
      • Garnish with fresh basil leaves and a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese.
    4. Green Smoothie:
      • Blend a handful of spinach or kale, a frozen banana, a cup of almond milk, a scoop of protein powder, and a tablespoon of nut butter.
      • Optional: Add a scoop of green superfood powder for an extra nutritional boost.
      • Pour into a glass and enjoy a refreshing and nutrient-packed green smoothie.
    5. Avocado and Edamame Dip:
      • In a food processor, combine ripe avocados, steamed edamame, fresh lime juice, garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
      • Blend until smooth and creamy.
      • Serve with whole grain pita chips, carrot sticks, or cucumber slices for dipping.

    Green Themed Recipes

    These awesome green recipes will keep you fueled and ready to rock your St. Patrick's Day celebrations.

    St. Patrick's Day Shamrock Pretzels
    Erika
    Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in a sweet and crunchy way with homemade shamrock pretzels! Serve as a fun snack or dessert, perfect for sharing with friends and family. Try them today and bring a touch of luck to your holiday celebration!
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    Homemade Goat Cheese Log with Chives - Appetizer Addiction
    Easy recipe for homemade goat cheese log with fresh chives. This quick appetizer is perfect if you need any last minute appetizer ideas or something to put on your cheese board.
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    Homemade Goat Cheese Log with Chives - Appetizer Addiction
    Flourless Double-Chocolate Mint Cake - All That’s Jas
    Double chocolate flourless cake? Yes, please! This delicious, Irish-inspired cake is made with a gluten-free base and two chocolate layers - mint chocolate and chocolate ganache frosting.
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    Flourless Double-Chocolate Mint Cake - All That’s Jas
    Green Smoothie With Protein Powder
    Erika
    This green protein smoothie with protein powder recipe blends almond milk, vanilla protein powder, frozen banana, mango and spinach into a refreshing lean, green, and vegan shake.
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    Roasted Green Cabbage with Green Tahini Sauce - Eating By Elaine
    Roasted Green Cabbage with Green Tahini Sauce is an easy recipe for incorporating cabbage in a flavorful way! The cabbage leaves get a roasted, crunchy
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    Roasted Green Cabbage with Green Tahini Sauce - Eating By Elaine
    Instant Pot Colcannon {Irish Mashed Potatoes & Kale) - This Old Gal
    Instant Pot Colcannon is a traditional Irish mashed potato and kale side dish, typically eaten on St. Paddy’s day but enjoyed all year round.
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    Instant Pot Colcannon {Irish Mashed Potatoes & Kale) - This Old Gal
    Cucumber Edamame Salad
    Erika
    Cucumber Edamame Salad is made up of light, refreshing flavors which make it perfect to be enjoyed all year round. 
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    Green Oatmeal - St. Patrick’s Day Spinach Oatmeal Recipe - Running To The Kitchen
    This green oatmeal is the perfect St. Patrick’s Day breakfast recipe. Made with spinach, oats, bananas, milk it’s a festive and healthy start to the day.
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    Green Oatmeal - St. Patrick’s Day Spinach Oatmeal Recipe - Running To The Kitchen
    Spring Green Salad Recipe with Honey Dijon Dressing - Hot Pan Kitchen
    This Spring Green Salad is an easy, healthy gluten free recipe to celebrate the flavors of spring. Includes a honey dijon dressing recipe!
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    Spring Green Salad Recipe with Honey Dijon Dressing - Hot Pan Kitchen
    Air Fryer Edamame
    Erika
    Air fryer edamame is a quick and easy snack that is packed with protein. This will become your new go-to snack because of how easy it is to make. All you need is frozen edamame, and a few quick ingredients!
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    Peppermint Chocolate Chip Nice Cream - The Fit Cookie
    This dairy free Peppermint Chocolate Chip Nice cream is sweet and creamy with a hint of peppermint and lots of chocolate chips.
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    Peppermint Chocolate Chip Nice Cream - The Fit Cookie
    Vegan Matcha Shortbread Cookies - Rhian's Recipes
    These Vegan Matcha Shortbread Cookies are crunchy, “buttery” and dotted with tart-sweet dried cranberries! Gluten-free + refined sugar free.
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    Vegan Matcha Shortbread Cookies - Rhian's Recipes
    Balsamic Vinegar Broccoli
    Erika
    Enjoy the delicious combination of tender broccoli and a sweet and tangy balsamic glaze with this balsamic vinegar broccoli recipe. Fresh broccoli florets are tossed in a mixture of olive oil, minced garlic, and sliced shallots. It's a simple, healthy, and delicious side that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a fancy dinner party.
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    Apple Kale Cake with Apple Icing - Veggie Desserts
    Kale Cake! You can’t taste the kale, but it makes the cake green with extra goodness. Hundreds of you have loved this vegetable cake recipe.
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    Apple Kale Cake with Apple Icing - Veggie Desserts
    Sugar Snap Pea Salad Recipe - Homemade & Yummy
    Sugar snap pea salad recipe with cucumbers, pickled onions, and a creamy dill dressing. Crisp, crunchy, creamy pea salad.
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    Sugar Snap Pea Salad Recipe - Homemade & Yummy
    Green Pea and Mint Soup - Profusion Curry
    How to make Green Pea and Mint Soup in Instant Pot or Stove top. This soup is refreshingly delicate as spring breeze.
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    Green Pea and Mint Soup - Profusion Curry

    With these healthy recipes, you can embrace the spirit of St. Patrick's Day. So put on your green apron and let's get cooking!

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    Comments

    1. Tracey

      March 02, 2020 at 4:12 pm

      Oh my goodness! I can’t wait to try these - especially the Irish nachos! Thanks for this list.

      Reply
    2. Marlynn | Urban Bliss Life

      March 02, 2020 at 4:47 pm

      What a fabulous roundup of yummy St Patrick's Day food! Those nachos are calling my name... yum!

      Reply
    3. Toni

      March 02, 2020 at 5:02 pm

      All these look really good!! Such a fun and amazing list for St. Patrick's Day!

      Reply
    4. Christina | Christina's Cucina

      March 02, 2020 at 5:05 pm

      Fabulous St Patrick's Day recipe roundup and love that they are healthier recipes, too! THanks for including my boxty recipe! CC

      Reply
    5. Julia

      March 02, 2020 at 5:33 pm

      So many fun ideas for St.Patrick's Day! Thanks for including my recipe as well 🙂

      Reply
    6. Joanie

      March 02, 2020 at 5:44 pm

      I'm currently working my way through this wonderful list. So many great, fun and festive recipes. My current favorite are the Irish nachos - so good!!

      Reply
    7. Pam Greer

      March 02, 2020 at 6:59 pm

      I don't know where to begin! I guess I'll just have to make them all!

      Reply

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