4 Healthy Recipes for St. Patrick’s Day

We can’t wait for St. Patrick’s Day! We love the leprechauns, shamrocks, and Irish spirit, but let’s be honest: we’ll take any excuse to indulge in corned beef and cabbage.

When St. Patty’s Day falls, you’re probably expecting to see shamrock green everywhere except the dinner plate. That’s why we’ve compiled some of our favorite Irish recipes that emphasize the wholesome elements of Irish cuisine. That’s right, salad isn’t the only way to eat your greens—try shepherd’s pie, for example.

The best news? These recipes feel decadent but require so much less work than you thought. You can make enough to feed a crowd and have a week of nourishing leftovers as well.

 

Crock-Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage

https://theskinnyfork.com/blog/crock-pot-corned-beef-cabbage

This dish is high in protein, low in carbs, and rich in tradition. Boiling the cabbage and meat means you can skip calorie-laden sauces—plus, the crock-pot makes this recipe “basically hands-free!”

 

Gluten-Free Irish Soda Bread

http://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/262572/easy-gluten-free-irish-soda-bread/

This delicious soda bread is easy enough for a first-time baker. Soda bread requires just a few ingredients and is the perfect accompaniment to the heartier, stewed components of Irish cuisine. Plus, this recipe is friendly to people avoiding gluten for any reason.

 

Roasted Root Vegetables and Leeks
https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/183620/savory-roasted-root-vegetables/

Stay in-season with a warming batch of roasted root vegetables. Make this once and it might become a staple, because trust us, these roasted veggies taste even better the next day!

 

Shepherd’s Pie, Lightened Up

https://www.skinnytaste.com/shepards-pie-lightened-up/

This version of shepherd’s pie is packed with protein and vitamin-rich vegetables. We think it’s the perfect one-dish meal for winter.

 

Everything you need for a delicious, healthy St. Patty’s Day feast

Every ingredient in these recipes is available at Foodtown right now. Plus, we have the lowest price around on Green Cabbage! Less time shopping means more time celebrating, so we encourage you to Shop Smart at your local Foodtown. Make it easy on yourself and pick up ingredients for an awesome St. Patty’s feast (and a week of leftovers) by visiting us today at your local Foodtown grocery store.

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