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We’ve gathered more than 20 Healthy Irish Recipes to inspire you for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, including breakfast drinks and day-starters, sandwiches and stews, potatoes and cabbage sides, and decadent desserts bolstered by Guinness stout.
You’ll find a mix of authentic Irish recipes as well as Irish-American style to inspire a twist on the traditional fare to keep it healthy and delicious.
Our family’s favorite year after year is our Grilled Reuben Sandwiches with Homemade Russian Dressing. We make this recipe with uncured corned beef and fresh sprouted rye buns—seriously the best Reubens anywhere.
This St. Patrick’s Day roundup of healthy Irish recipes will keep you celebrating from breakfast through dinner, then dessert!
“May your troubles be less and your blessings be more and nothing but happiness come through your door.”
“Top O’ The Mornin’ To Ya” Drinks and Breakfast Ideas
Start your day with our homemade Non-dairy Irish Coffee Creamer or turn it into an Irish Coffee later in the day with a bit of Jameson Irish Whiskey.
Irish Coffee Creamer (Non-Dairy)
A delicious non-dairy coffee creamer inspired by the flavors of Bailey's Irish Cream.
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Minty Shamrock Vegan Smoothie
This smoothie tastes like a “milkshake” and is filled with healthy ingredients. If you love deliciously frothy shakes, especially minty ones, this smoothie will make your body do a happy dance.
Irish Soda Bread Muffins
Beautiful rustic and light-textured, these healthy muffins are flecked with raisins and caraway seeds, they are perfect with a cup of hot tea.
Low Carb Green Smoothie Bowl
Simply the best keto low carb green smoothie bowl recipe—quick, easy, healthy, diabetic friendly and sugar-free, too.
“May your home be filled with laughter, may your pockets be filled with gold, and may you have all the happiness your Irish heart can hold.”
Healthy Stews, Soups, and Sandwich Recipes
Simple Irish beef stews, corned beef sandwiches, and shepherd’s pie (including vegetarian) take center stage on St. Patrick’s Day.
Reuben Sandwich
A classic Reuben sandwich made with uncured corned beef, topped with sourkraut, Swiss cheese, and Russian dressing. Served on homemade sprouted rye buns.
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Guinness Irish Beef Stew
A hearty beef stew with carrots braised in bold Irish stout creating a rich flavor you’d expect from dark beer without any hint of bitterness.
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Paleo Brunswick Stew in the Instant Pot
Thick and comforting, this paleo Brunswick Stew will have you filling your belly with its tangy sweetness over and over!
Green Pea and Broccoli Soup
Okay, not really an Irish soup, but this super comforting pea and broccoli soup brings all the green you need for a healthy St. Patrick’s Day!
Triple Whiskey Glazed Corned Beef
This triple whiskey glazed corned beef is delicious at any time of year! Prepare it on the stove or in the slow-cooker.
Bangers & Mash with Guinness Gravy
Bangers and mash is the Irish (or British) version of sausages and potatoes with thick, creamy potatoes, spicy, garlicky sausages, and rich Guinness gravy. (Substitute sweet rice flour in the gravy to make it gluten-free.)
Shepherd’s Pie in the Instant Pot
Creamy, cheesy mashed potatoes swirled on top of a rich, flavorful ground lamb and vegetable stew. Making it in the pressure cooker gets it on the table in half the time.
Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie
A vegetarian shepherd’s pie with a ton of vegetables and topped with creamy mashed potatoes.
“May your pockets be heavy and your heart be light, may good luck pursue you each morning and night.”
Cabbage and Potato Side Dishes with Fresh Baked Bread
It’s okay, go ahead and grill that cabbage—it’s fabulous when grilled. Add comforting potatoes and classic Irish Soda Bread (including gluten-free) to round out your St. Paddy’s Day feast.
Grilled Cabbage with Classic Caesar Dressing
Grilled cabbage wedges replace Romaine lettuce with classic Caesar dressing and crushed croutons.
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Keto Instant Pot Cabbage Pancetta in Cream Sauce
Chopped cabbage, aromatic spices and delicious, smokey pancetta in a rich cream sauce create a delicious twist on traditional cabbage dishes.
Sweet Potato Colcannon with Kale and Chives
Mashed sweet potatoes cooked in cream and butter with kale and chives.
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Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Roasted Garlic
Sweet potatoes mashed with cream and roasted garlic.
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Garlic Parmesan Colcannon
This Irish-inspired Garlic Parmesan Colcannon is a great addition to any meal or even a simple meal in itself!
Whole Wheat Irish Soda Bread
Whole wheat Irish Soda bread is made with non-traditional soda bread ingredients, and it has the same great taste and is super simple to make.
Traditional Gluten-Free Irish Soda Bread
Everything a traditional Irish soda bread should be, only this one is gluten-free and vegan!
May your hearth be warm,
Your holidays grand,
And your heart held gently
In the good Lord’s hand.
Healthy Dessert Recipes for a Sweet Finish
Bring on the chocolate with stout and healthy, naturally green dessert that will leave you satisfied without the weird food coloring. We include Irish Cream Coffee as a dessert option as a fitting way to celebrate—“Yeah, it’s St. Paddy’s Day. Everyone’s Irish tonight.”
Guinness Stout Dark Chocolate Pudding Cakes with Salted Caramel Sauce
A rich, decadent, absolutely delicious dessert with a deep chocolate flavor accented with stout beer for St. Patrick’s Day!
Healthy Guinness Chocolate Cake
This dense, deep-flavored cake is made without refined sugars, whole grain and loaded with SUPERFOODS. A luscious, scrumptious guilt-free cake that even non-Guinness lovers will adore.
Coconut & Avocado Grasshopper Bars
A smooth, homemade chocolate layer covering a chewy mint bottom. The latter being the perfect conduit for concealing a healthy avocado, thus negating the need for green food coloring.
Irish Cream Coffee
A sweet, creamy, full-bodied coffee drink with just enough of a boozy punch.
May you have love that never ends,
lots of money, and lots of friends.
Health be yours, whatever you do,
and may God send many blessings to you.
