If the thought of filling your face with unlimited mugs of green beer doesn’t quite sit right with you (or ahem, your stomach), there are plenty of healthier ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Need a few ideas? We have eleven. From vibrant and tasty kale salads to lettuce boat tacos and healthy green mac and cheese, keep reading for some healthy green recipes for St. Patrick’s Day we rounded up on Instagram.
1. Irish Potato Cakes via @veganricha
Avocado basil ranch adds a delicious zing to this green dish. Get the recipe!
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2. Five-Minute Turmeric Green Smoothie via @foolproofliving
Super healthy, super easy and super fast. Get the recipe!
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3. Massaged Kale Salad via @thehungryhutch
Aaron Hutcherson suggests swapping in seasonal ingredients to get the most out of this scrumptious kale salad. Get the recipe!
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4. Roasted Broccoli via @beautifulplate
Toasted almonds, lemon and pecorino cheese add major nom to this side dish. Get the recipe!
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5. Guacamole via @jessicainthekitchen
Guacamole is always a good idea. Get the recipe!
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6. Thai Inspired Shrimp Pasta via @fitmencook
Sugar snap peas add color, nutrients and fresh flavor to this shrimp pasta meal. Get the recipe!
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7. Lettuce Boat Tacos via @veggiepeggy
Swap tortillas out for romaine lettuce for a healthier Taco Tuesday. Click the photo to find the easy recipe in the caption!
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8. Healthy Green Mac and Cheese via @healthyfitnessmeals
Rena had us at mac and cheese. Get the recipe!
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9. Dairy-Free Spinach Basil Pesto via @allthehealthythings
Ashlea suggests adding this delicious blend to pasta, zucchini noodles, sandwiches and more. Get the recipe!
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10. Matcha Latte via @fitfoodiefinds
Whip up this caffeinated treat for a midday boost. Get the recipe!
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11. Baby Green Salad via @skinnytaste
Pecans, pomegranate seeds and blue or goat cheese add a ton of flavor to this green dish. Get the recipe!
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Hungry for more green picks? Check out these Healthy Green Juice Recipes.
Melody Rose Rowan is the CEO + hostess with the mostess at @CuteStays. When she isn’t blogging about style and interior design for her blog MustacheMelrose.com, Melody can be found renovating @MaxineTheAirstream with her husband, Scott, or playing with her two rescue dog-sons, Jake and Finn. Say hi at @mustachemelrose!
