Food & Cooking Recipes Holidays & Events St. Patrick's Day Recipes Five Healthy Green Recipes to Make for St. Patrick's Day From an easy appetizer to a main meal featuring many shades of green, prepare these recipes on March 17 and look forward to dishes that are as fresh and bright as they are on-theme. By Rebecca Morris Rebecca Morris Rebecca is a freelance writer for MarthaStewart.com. Editorial Guidelines and Nashia Baker Nashia Baker Nashia Baker is a skilled writer and editor in the journalism industry, known for her work interviewing global thought leaders, creatives, and activists, from Aurora James to Stacey Abrams. She has over five years of professional experience and has been a part of the Martha Stewart and Martha Stewart Weddings teams for the last 3 years. Editorial Guidelines Updated on February 28, 2022 Photo: Ngoc Minh Ngo We all know that the unofficial rule of St. Patrick's Day is to wear green, lest you get pinched by a mischievous leprechaun. But it's also a great excuse to go green in your diet, too. Green fruits and vegetables like avocados, spinach, and broccoli consistently make the top ten lists of the healthiest foods you can eat for their high antioxidant and vitamin profiles, to name just a couple of their nutritional benefits. Get More Green with These Asparagus Recipes Mashed-Avocado and Egg Toast Creamy avocado makes the perfect complement to the egg in this dish. Our Mashed-Avocado and Egg Toast, pictured above, is a great, healthy option for breakfast—or a quick lunch—on St. Patrick's Day. It's made with just five ingredients, including whole-grain bread for the toast and minced chives as a topping. Potato, Broccoli, and Cheddar Soup A bowl of our Potato, Broccoli, and Cheddar Soup is a nice way to warm up if the holiday falls on a chilly day. Shallots, garlic, broccoli, and potatoes all simmer together and are topped with cheese and roasted broccoli florets for a finishing touch. Have toast on hand, like a rustic Italian bread, to serve with—and dip in—this delightful dish. Chris Simpson Sauteed Asparagus with Garlic and Thyme There's nothing quite like freshly cooked vegetables to pair with Shepherd's Pie or Guinness and Beef Pie, on St. Patrick's Day. For Sautéed Asparagus with Garlic and Thyme, asparagus is sautéed in a skillet, then finished with a quick steam in the same pan until the stalks are crisp-tender. Julia Gartland Creamy Broccoli-Spinach Dip If you're hosting this holiday, be sure to serve this Creamy Broccoli-Spinach Dip. It's a healthy take on hot spinach dip that's served at room temperature—and can be made ahead. Whole-milk ricotta provides richness and the grated lemon zest adds just the right amount of tang. Johnny Miller Green Goddess Dip An easy appetizer like this Green Goddess Dip is a great way to give a subtle wink to the Irish holiday. Pair it with crunchy green vegetables like celery and cucumber for dipping—and try your luck at being able to share it with others. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit