45 Green Food Ideas (and Drinks!) to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

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45 Green Food Ideas (and Drinks!) to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day1/45 Pistachio Salad 35 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Retro Pistachio Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Beginner 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

cholesterol, 140mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Holidays are the perfect time to break out vintage potluck recipes! Fluff salads are creamy, cooling and deliciously fun, thanks to an airy base of pudding and marshmallows. This one gets its color from green pistachio mix, and adds chopped nuts for a crunchy topper. 2/45 Green Shakshuka 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved KRISTINA VANNI FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Beginner Total Time 40 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This breakfast recipe is packed with healthy green vegetables as well

as eggs and feta cheese for protein to start your day

as eggs and feta cheese for protein to start your day. The Italian parsley adds a lot of flavor to the fresh green vegetables. Make this dish with lemon-infused olive oil if you can find it in your grocery store. —Carrie Dault, Baxter, Tennessee Nutrition Facts: 1 egg with 1 cup vegetable mixture: 209 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 190mg cholesterol, 756mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 6g fiber), 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 medium-fat meat, 1/2 fat. Not a fan of corned beef and hash? Swap the traditional Irish breakfast for something a little more green—and

lean—with this superfood-packed shakshuka

lean—with this superfood-packed shakshuka. Made with four types of greens (Brussels sprouts, kale, baby spinach and parsley), garlic, eggs and feta, this dish will power your day until it’s time for happy hour and a green beer. 3/45 Creamed Peas 27 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Creamed Peas Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Beginner Total Time 15 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I can still taste these wonderful peas in Mama’s delicious white sauce. Our food was pretty plain during the week, so I always thought this white sauce made the peas

extra fancy and fitting for a more formal Sunday meal

extra fancy and fitting for a more formal Sunday meal. —Imogene Hutton, Brownwood, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 110 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 271mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein. If you love rich sides like creamed spinach and creamed corn, then creamed peas will be right up your alley. They’re perfect for St. Patrick’s Day, color-wise, and the four-ingredient recipe goes from prep to plate in 15 minutes. Feel free to toss in some crumbled bacon, sausage or ham for a protein boost. 4/45 Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream 3 Reviews Contest

This creamy mint chocolate chip ice cream recipe has a mild mint flavor

Winner Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Intermediate Total Time 35 min Servings 1-1/2 quarts Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We have a cow, so homemade ice cream is a regular dessert in our household. This creamy mint chocolate chip ice cream recipe has a mild mint flavor. —Farrah McGuire, Springdale, Washington Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 243 calories, 17g fat (10g saturated fat), 90mg cholesterol, 56mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein. Baileys poured over vanilla ice cream is a classic combo on the most Irish day of the year,

Everyone’s eyes will be smilin’ when they see this green popcorn

but if you’re sticking with the green theme, a batch of homemade mint chocolate chip ice cream is visually much more on theme. Our award-winning ice cream recipe is so wonderfully smooth, refreshing and chocolaty, that it may ruin the idea of store-bought forever. 5/45 St. Patrick’s Day Popcorn 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved St. Patrick’s Day Popcorn Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Beginner Total Time 15 min Servings 6 quarts Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Everyone’s eyes will be smilin’ when they see this green popcorn. The emerald color gives this snack instant St.

Patrick’s Day appeal

Patrick’s Day appeal. —Karen Weber, Salem, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 139 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 138mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Although popcorn isn’t a traditional St. Paddy’s snack per se, anything can be befitting of the occasion when tinged green. All you need are a few drops of green food coloring and some pantry staples to make an emerald coating for these cute kernels. 6/45 Cream of Asparagus Soup 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Fresh Asparagus Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Beginner Total Time 35 min

My recipe highlights the flavor of the vegetable and is very easy to make

Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We have a large asparagus patch and are able to freeze a lot for the year. My recipe highlights the flavor of the vegetable and is very easy to make. —Sherri Melotik, Oak Creek, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 154 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 585mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat-free milk. St. Patrick’s Day is synonymous with soups like beer cheese and Irish potato leek, but we love this bright green cream of asparagus

They’re so fun to make and create an unforgettable impression!

soup for a warming starter course that pairs well with a crusty loaf of bread and a dollop of creme fraiche. 7/45 Lucky Leprechaun Cookies 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Intermediate Total Time 40 min Servings about 15 cookies Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Let these little guys be the stars of your St. Patrick’s Day party. They’re so fun to make and create an unforgettable impression! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 439 calories, 19g fat (12g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 405mg sodium, 62g carbohydrate (36g

sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein

sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein. These cheeky leprechaun cookies are the perfect St. Patrick’s Day party favor if you happen to be hosting a soiree on March 17th. If you want to get fancy, you can even use shamrock sprinkles on the hat and gold sprinkles for buttons. 8/45 Pork Lettuce Wraps 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Vietnamese Pork Lettuce Wraps Recipe photo by Julia Hartbeck for Taste of Home Skill Level Intermediate Total Time 35 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Casual, flavorful and low in carbohydrates, these Vietnamese Pork Lettuce Wraps are a

perfect and low-fuss way to feed a group

perfect and low-fuss way to feed a group. Place the ingredients in separate dishes and let your guests assemble their own wrap, which allows them to personalize to suit their tastes. —Gretchen Barnes, Fairfax, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1 wrap: 199 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 312mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 2g fiber), 13g protein. A mainstay in traditional Vietnamese cuisine, these pork lettuce wraps are simple, light and surprisingly filling. Plus their leafy lettuce cups fit the bill as far as green foods go. To make them vegetarian-friendly, swap out the pork for tofu and stay

away from the fish sauce

away from the fish sauce. 9/45 Grasshopper Pie 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved ERIC KLEINBERG FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Beginner Total Time 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I only need six ingredients to whip up this fluffy and refreshing grasshopper pie. I usually make two of the minty treats for our family, since we’re never satisfied with just one slice. —LouCinda Zacharias, Spooner, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 357 calories, 16g fat (11g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 151mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (38g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein. Fans of the retro

The best part?

grasshopper cocktail will undoubtedly love the dessert version: grasshopper pie. The best part? It’s not nearly as complicated to make as it looks. A premade chocolate-crumb crust and store-bought chocolate-covered mint cookies save you a ton of time in the kitchen. Any leftovers can be popped back in the freezer for up to a week. 10/45 Green Goddess Vegan Potato Salad Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved KRISTINA VANNI FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Intermediate Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Don’t be fooled by the green color—this vegan potato salad is

absolutely delicious!

absolutely delicious! It’s perfect for potlucks and for those with dietary restrictions. —Laura Wilhelm, West Hollywood, California Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 235 calories, 15g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 295mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 4g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 fat, 1-1/2 starch. Green goddess anything would be a welcome addition to a St. Paddy’s Day spread, but this green-flecked spud side is an especially worthy choice given the motherland’s favorite vegetable: potatoes. Loaded with crisp radish slices, it’s creamy, herby and downright yummy. 11/45 Crunchy Spinach Casserole 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Skill