Welcome to our celebration of easy St. Patrick’s Day recipes with appetizers, mains, and desserts.
These green foods will help the festive spirits while celebrating March 17.
Louise and I always loved celebrating St. Patrick’s Day when we lived in Dublin. (We met in Dublin, and we lived there for four years, I still can’t believe that.)
The display of green costumes, dance, singing, the warm Irish people, and endless pouring of Guiness beer still makes me smile 🥰.
So, with this list of easy St. Patrick’s Day recipes, we revisit some of the recipes we enjoyed so much on March 17th.
You will find a variety of easy appetizer ideas, wholesome one-pot recipes for a crowd, and desserts with few ingredients.
To keep the green vibes, we use lots of fresh produce and legumes. This list includes recipes with asparagus, zucchini ideas, and avocado dishes.
Whether you are planning a feast or looking for green food recipes, these dishes are as delightful as a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow 😉.
1. Air fryer asparagus
We begin with a quick appetizer for St. Patrick’s Day, and it takes just 15 minutes to cook.
Serve this green vegetable on a bed of white bean dip and with soda bread.
2. Split pea soup
Our split pea soup is creamy, golden green, one of the easiest putlock recipes you’ll find.
Split pea soup is a St. Patrick’s Day classic. It is easy to prepare and works well as a wholesome vegetarian dinner idea.
3. Zucchini muffins
Make these zucchini muffins as a snack or breakfast for St. Patrick’s morning.
They are made with simple, few ingredients and will stay moist for 2-3 days.
4. Broccoli pasta
This is a bright green pasta and dinner idea for St. Patrick’s Day.
Pasta with broccoli is one of the tastiest and creamiest pasta dishes you can make in less than 20 minutes with six simple ingredients.
5. Lentil stew
Irish beef stew is a staple on St. Patrick’s Day, so we thought to contribute with a vegetarian stew. Lentil stew is a protein-rich one-pot meal that will please everyone at your party!
6. Zucchini pasta
This ricotta zucchini pasta perfectly matches St. Patrick’s Day. Make it in about 30 minutes, and garnish with toasted pine nuts and basil leaves.
7. Zucchini fritters
Make a plate full of green foods with zucchini fritters and creamy cucumber salad. Serve the fritters as a Sp. Patrick’s Day appetizer or side dish.
8. Stuffed zucchini
Try these green zucchini boats that marry sun dried tomatoes and ricotta with a burst of green. This Italian vegetarian meal is excellent for parties, cookouts, and potlucks.
9. Avocado spread
Avocado spread is perfect as a dip for St. Patrick’s festivities when you’re cooking for a crowd!
10. Broccoli soup
If you’re having your family over for a St. Paddy’s Day party, this soup is a beautiful choice of starter. Serve with chili oil, and burrata cheese for the best results.
11. Cabbage soup
For a special dinner on March 17th, you can make this one-pot cabbage soup. Serve with soda bread or Italian cooked barley for a satiating dinner idea.
12. Roasted broccoli florets
Elevate your St. Patrick’s Day dinner with parmesan crusted broccoli florets. They are great as a finger food when you serve them with cocktail picks.
13. Zucchini boats
Rich in flavor, these green zucchini boats are packed with protein, cooked brown lentils, and tomato sauce.
Serve them with roasted potatoes or soda bread for a St. Patrick’s Day-friendly main dish.
14. Asparagus pasta
Asparagus pasta is a quick green food ready in 20 minutes. You can make this with fresh or frozen asparagus for your St. Patrick’s Day feast.
15. Kale salad
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a healthy twist by serving this easy kale salad.
Tossed with crisp green apples, avocado, and lemon vinaigrette, this dish brings green hues to your appetizer spread.
16. Green bean salad
Green bean salad with feta is excellent for St. Patrick’s Day. It complements most dishes well, whether you serve cabbage, Mushroom Wellington, or Shepherd’s pie.
17. Avocado salad
Make this avocado salad in just 10 minutes. Serve as an appetizer on bruschetta or soda bread or as a side dish to your favorite St. Patrick’s Day main.
18. Shaved Brussels sprout salad
Louise loves this shaved Brussels sprout salad with thinly shredded Brussels. This green food is excellent for St. Patrick’s Day and it stores well in the fridge.
19. Air fryer Brussels sprouts
Our honey mustard dressing makes this vegetable side dish a family favorite. With this Brussels Sprouts recipe you can quickly add greens to your St. Patrick’s Day dinner.
20. Guacamole with nachos
Guacamole is the perfect party food and it’s easy to make and pairs well with nachos, pita, or crostini.
21. Easy kale chips
Crispy and tasty kale chips are great appetizers, side dishes, or healthy snacks. They make a colorful and fun St. Patrick’s Day recipe (and a great alternative to store-bought crisps).
22. Pistachio custard
This green custard is inspired by Italian pastry cream and is made with simple ingredients and unsalted pistachio nuts.
23. Basil pesto
This green basil pesto recipe is excellent with crostini served as a St. Patrick’s Day finger food.
You can make it in 10 minutes in a food processor and keep it in the fridge or freezer for months.
24. Raw zucchini salad
Do you want to make your St. Patrick’s Day a little healthier? This raw zucchini salad will exceed your expectations because it’s delicious and easy to make.
25. Spanakopita
Spanakopita is an excellent green appetizer or side dish for St. Patrick’s Day. Serve it with green tzatziki sauce for a green St. Patrick’s Day meal.
More easy St. Patrick’s Day recipes
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25 St. Patrick’s Day Recipes
Equipment
- Air fryer
Ingredients
- 1 bunch (16 oz/1 lb) asparagus
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 twists black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic crushed, or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 wedges lemon (for serving)
- 1 tablespoon parsley or basil, chopped (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400° or 200°C for 3 minutes. Rinse the asparagus and shake off excess water. Pat them dry, then chop off the woody ends with a sharp knife.1 bunch (16 oz/1 lb) asparagus
- Add asparagus to a large bowl or plate, and add olive oil, salt, pepper, and crushed garlic cloves. Mix well to coat asparagus with oil.2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, ½ teaspoon salt, 2 twists black pepper, 2 cloves garlic
- Arrange in air fryer basket (they can overlap) and air fry for 8 minutes. Move them around halfway through cooking.Note: cooking time varies based on the air fryer, so keep an eye on them. They are cooked when crisp on the outside and tender on the inside.
- Transfer onto a serving plate and serve. You can add lemon wedges to squeeze on top and freshly chopped parsley or basil. If needed, add an extra pinch of salt on top.4 wedges lemon, 1 tablespoon parsley
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