I’m not usually one to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in any way, but as you know, I do love food and excuses to make food! If you’d like to add a bit of St. Patrick’s Day spirit to your day, you could try adding a bit of green to your food with one of the recipes below. And luckily, I have recipes for all of your needs – snacks, lunch, dinner, and dessert! And, who am I to judge if you want to try one of the pasta dishes for breakfast? Go for it!
1. Homemade Pesto with Gnocchi
First up is my homemade cashew pesto over gnocchi. You can actually use this pesto on lots of different dishes (try other pastas or on toast – yum!). It’s quick and easy to make, and you can garnish with roasted or sundried tomatoes and your favorite vegan parmesan.
2. Zach's Guacamole
My partner Zach makes the best guacamole. Okay, I may be biased, but I really do think that! And, you can find his recipe here for all of your St. Patrick’s Day needs. There’s so many different dipping options, but you could try snap peas to stay on the green theme or try something like Lay’s Dill Pickle chips which aren’t actually green but remind me of green pickles (seriously y’all, these taste legit).
3. Green Alfredo Linguine
This Green Alfredo Linguine was an accidental discovery – I was attempting to make regular old vegan alfredo when I accidentally blended in some parsley that turned the sauce a light green color. I added in the peas to really capitalize on the green. Not only does this sauce turn a nice light green color, but it also tastes absolutely delish.
4. Ginger & Lemon Bok Choy
This Ginger & Lemon Bok Choy is the perfect side dish to add onto your meal if you want a burst of green. It is incredibly full of flavor, as well as easy to make (especially if you use baby bok choy like I did). Adjust the spice level to your taste by using more or less red pepper flakes.
5. Pesto & Ricotta Stuffed Shells
This Pesto & Ricotta Stuffed Shells recipe also features my cashew pesto and it makes a great, filling lunch or dinner option. The filling is super creamy and cheesy. Sprinkle some parmesan on top for even more vegan cheesy flavor.
6. Vegan Shamrock Shake
Last but not least, dessert! This Vegan Shamrock Shake is super easy to make in your blender. Add one pint of your favorite vegan vanilla ice cream, 1/2 cup vegan milk, and 1/2 cup of mint leaves. Blend everything until smooth and creamy (you may need to scrape down the sides a few times. You can always add more milk if you’d like to get a thinner consistency if you prefer! This recipe makes two shakes. I like to add a bit of vegan whipped cream on top and some vegan sprinkles.
Now you have all you need for a green, vegan St. Patrick’s Day! I would love to hear how these recipes turn out for you or how you’re making your St. Patrick’s Day green. Let me know in the comments or message me at @thejewishvegan on Instagram. And, as always, if you have any questions don’t hesitate to reach out.
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