7 Healthy St. Patrick's Day Recipes
Healthy St. Patrick’s Day Recipes
When I think of St. Patty’s day, I think of green and all things lucky so I am going to share with you seven “green” healthy recipes for you to enjoy for your St. Patrick’s Day celebration.
1.Healthy Shamrock Shake
This is a healthy copycat of McDonald’s Shamrock Shake! This healthy mint smoothie is full of natural ingredients including bananas, vanilla almond milk, avocado, and peppermint.
2. Guacamole Chicken Salad
Since guacamole and chicken salad are two of our favorite things, I decided it was time to combine them! This guacamole chicken salad is mayo-free, packed with flavor, protein, and perfect for easy lunches! It’s paleo, Whole30 compliant and keto friendly, too.
Calories: 240, Carbohydrates: 8g Fats: 14g Protein: 21g
3. Sweet Potato Bites with Avocado and Bacon
Baked Sweet Potato Bites topped with avocado, bacon, and cilantro. This easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer is always a hit at parties! Gluten free and Paleo.
Calories: 31, Carbohydrates: 3g Fats: 2g Protein: 1g
4. One Pan Broccoli Quinoa Skillet with Parmesan and White Beans
One Pan Cheesy Broccoli Quinoa Skillet with Parmesan and White Beans. An easy and filling vegetarian recipe that's great for quick dinners and healthy meal prep lunches. For a meat version just add chopped chicken breast.
Calories: 316, Carbohydrates: 48g Fats: 7g Protein: 17g
5. Spinach Artichoke Breakfast Casserole
This spinach artichoke breakfast casserole starts with an easy roasted sweet potato crust and is loaded with veggies, bacon, and flavor! Dairy-free, grain free, gluten free, paleo and Whole30 compliant. It’s perfect to make ahead of time for easy, satisfying breakfast all week.
Calories: 235, Carbohydrates: 4g Fats: 18g Protein: 11g
6. One Pan Cabbage and Sausage Skillet with Rice
An all-in-one meal of cabbage and sausage cooked together with tomatoes and rice. An easy one-pan meal that's warm, comforting, and a family favorite on St. Patrick’s Day.
Calories: 420, Carbohydrates: 42g Fats: 20g Protein: 21g
7. Replica Trader Joe’s Bistro Kale Salad
Replica Trader Joe’s Bistro Kale Salad
This would be great paired with some tilapia or chicken!
Ingredients:⠀
2 cups kale⠀
2 cups arugula⠀
1/4 cup mint⠀
1/4 cup basil⠀
1 can drained chickpea⠀
1/4 - 1/2 cup of craisins (soaked in hot water to plump them up, then drained)⠀
1/2 cup edamame⠀
1/4 cup chopped almonds⠀
1 small carrot shredded⠀
1/4 cup cherry tomatoes ⠀
Juice of 1 lemon⠀
Olive oil⠀
2 tablespoons honey⠀
Avocado ⠀
Chop kale and massage with a little bit of olive oil. Chop mint and basil. Add herbs as arugula to the kale. Half cherry tomatoes and add them. Rinse and drain chickpeas and add to the bowl. Soak craisins for 10 minute in hot water, drain, add to bowl. Shred the carrot and toss it in with the chopped almond. Throw in the edamame. Make the dressing in a separate bowl- juice the lemon, add 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 tablespoons honey and mix. Pour over salad and toss. Add avocados to top it off!
