34 Vegetarian Recipes for St. Patrick’s Day

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34 Vegetarian Recipes for St. Patrick’s Day1/33 Colcannon 59 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Colcannon Potatoes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Every Irish family has its own colcannon recipe, since it’s a classic potato and cabbage dish. My recipe comes from my father’s family in Ireland. It’s part of my St. Patrick’s Day menu, along with lamb chops, carrots and soda bread. —Marilou Robinson, Portland, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 168 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 361mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g

fiber), 4g protein

fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat. 2/33 Vegetarian Cabbage Rolls 12 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Vegetarian Cabbage Rolls Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 8 cabbage rolls Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This marvelous meatless entree comes from my 89-year-old grandmother, who cooks a lot with grains, particularly bulgur. The zucchini is a fun change of pace stuffed inside these vegetarian cabbage rolls. —Michelle Dougherty, Lewiston, Idaho Nutrition Facts: 2 each: 142 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 675mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 6g fiber),

8g protein

8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 starch. 3/33 Homemade Irish Soda Bread 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Homemade Irish Soda Bread Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 1 loaf (16 pieces) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Some people consider bread to be the most important part of a meal—and this Irish bread satisfies! This recipe is by far the best soda bread I’ve ever tried. With plentiful raisins, it is moist and delicious! —Evelyn Kenney, Trenton, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 223 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 20mg

cholesterol, 326mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein

cholesterol, 326mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein. 4/33 Guinness Float 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved KRISTINA VANNI FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 5 min Servings 2 floats Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: That very first sip of a Guinness is what inspired this quick and easy dessert. The rich, creamy foam that gathers on the top of a freshly poured draft made me think of vanilla ice cream. At that point, I knew I had to combine the two in a Guinness float. —James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 286

A handy cookie cutter shapes these sensational sweets

calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 68mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 5/33 Shamrock Cookies 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved SHRI SILVER FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 35 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A handy cookie cutter shapes these sensational sweets. With a hint of mint flavor, these shamrock cookies are especially yummy with cocoa or chocolate milk. —Edna Hoffman, Hebron, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 96 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 68mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 6/33 Rainbow

Go ahead and make it as large as you’d like!

Snack Platter Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Kids and adults alike will gobble up this rainbow snack platter. Go ahead and make it as large as you’d like! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen 7/33 Onion Cheese Soup 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Onion Cheese Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I made a few adjustments to this savory soup recipe I came across in a community cookbook. It’s rich, buttery and cheesy, plus it’s so quick to

This veggie potpie is so savory and satisfying!

prepare. —Janice Pogozelski, Cleveland, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 308 calories, 22g fat (15g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 540mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 14g protein. 8/33 Hearty Chickpea Potpie 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This veggie potpie is so savory and satisfying! The spring veggies, easy prep and impressive presentation make it a perfect addition to Easter or other family dinners. —Deanna McDonald, Grand Rapids, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 496 calories, 25g fat (11g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 760mg sodium,

61g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 6g fiber), 8g protein

61g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 6g fiber), 8g protein. 9/33 Irish Coffee 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Irish Coffee Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This Irish coffee lives up to its reputation as a relaxing after-dinner drink. Creme de menthe adds a colorful touch to the cream. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 203 calories, 11g fat (7g saturated fat), 41mg cholesterol, 21mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 10/33 Pistachio Salad 35 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Retro

This fluffy salad is a real treat since it’s creamy but not overly sweet

Pistachio Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This fluffy salad is a real treat since it’s creamy but not overly sweet. It’s easy to mix up, and the flavor gets better the longer it stands. It’s perfect for St. Patrick’s Day, served in a green bowl. —Pattie Ann Forssberg, Logan, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 236 calories, 9g fat (7g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 140mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 11/33 Malted Chocolate & Stout Layer Cake 9 Reviews Test Kitchen

12/33 No-Fuss Potato Soup 39 Reviews Test Kitchen

Approved JIM WIELAND FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: If you want a dessert that will take the cake at a St. Patrick’s Day celebration, look no further! The rich chocolate cake is incredibly moist and has a nice malt flavor that’s perfectly complemented by the Irish cream frosting. —Jennifer Wayland, Morris Plains, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 1 slice: 821 calories, 48g fat (29g saturated fat), 220mg cholesterol, 760mg sodium, 90g carbohydrate (64g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein. 12/33 No-Fuss Potato Soup 39 Reviews Test Kitchen

5g protein

Approved No-Fuss Potato Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 7 hours 45 min Servings 10 servings (about 2 1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For a busy-day supper, my family loves to have big steaming, delicious bowls of this soup, along with fresh bread from our bread machine. —Dotty Egge, Pelican Rapids, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 190 calories, 7g fat (0 saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 827mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable. 13/33 Italian Rainbow Cookies 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Italian

It adds plenty of substance to a simple meal

Rainbow Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings about 11 dozen Go to Recipe Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 35 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 21mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 14/33 Skillet Cabbage 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Skillet Cabbage Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I use this dish often when the schedule gets tight and I need a hurry-up vegetable to cook. It adds plenty of substance to a simple meal. —Charmaine

Although he calls them my Christmas carrots,”they’re tasty any time;

Fricke, St. Charles, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 100 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 286mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 15/33 Citrus Rainbow Carrots 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Citrus Rainbow Carrots Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I grow lots of carrots and I’m always experimenting with ways to serve them. The first time I made this citrusy recipe for my husband, he said it tasted like Christmas! Although he calls them my Christmas carrots,”they’re tasty any time;

It’s easy to prepare, and can easily be doubled to serve a large group

I especially like serving them at Easter, with the array of carrots available in early spring. It’s easy to prepare, and can easily be doubled to serve a large group. To save time, I sometimes cut up the carrots several days in advance. —Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup: 132 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 445mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 4g fiber), 2g protein. 16/33 Guinness Chocolate Cake 138 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chocolate Guinness Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 12 servings Go to

My neighbor had

Recipe From the Recipe Creator: One bite and everyone will propose a toast to this silky-smooth chocolate Guinness cake. The cream cheese frosting reminds me of the foamy head on a perfectly poured pint. —Marjorie Hennig, Seymour, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 497 calories, 22g fat (13g saturated fat), 91mg cholesterol, 298mg sodium, 70g carbohydrate (50g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein. 17/33 Cabbage Barley Soup 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cabbage Barley Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 30 min Servings 8 servings (3 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My neighbor had

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