32 Green Recipes To Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

Words: Robyn Samuels

Shamrock shakes and green jello shots might be the norm when celebrating St. Paddy’s Day, but if your party days are behind you, these green, gorgeous dishes will remind you why you love this holiday. Filled with avocado, drizzled with olive oil, dolloped with pesto or loaded with green goodness, you’ll strike gold with these St. Patrick’s Day recipes.

Green Goodness

Tuck into these glorious green recipes, from starters to mains.

AVOCADO CREME POTATO SALAD WITH CRISPY BACON & FRIED ONIONS

Not your regular potato salad! This creamy bowl of deliciousness is filled with healthy fats from the avo and topped with crispy bits of bacon and onion.

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GREEN EGGS & HAM: DEVILLED AVOCADO EGGS WITH CRISPY PARMA HAM

Devilled eggs, but make them green. Guests will love these tasty, avo-licious bites.

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IRISH BOXTY

Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, these traditional Irish potato pancakes are absolutely delish! Enjoy with a dollop of sour cream and fresh chives for a savoury treat, or drizzle with honey for a sweet take.

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PEA, RICOTTA & COUSCOUS FRITTERS WITH LEMON AND TAHINI SAUCE

Guests will flatten these delish fritters in minutes.

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WHIPPED FETA & CREAM CHEESE WITH GREEN OLIVE SALSA VERDE

A sensational dip! Guests will love the green olive salsa verde; serve with toasted baguette and watch it disappear in seconds.

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AVOCADO & CREAM CHEESE CHILLI POPPERS

Chilli poppers are the ultimate party food; make sure to wash these crispy and spicy beauties down with ice-cold beer.

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GREEN PIZZA WITH GUACAMOLE, VEGGIES & CHICKPEAS

Vegan or not, this tasty pizza will be a major hit with everyone.

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TARTE FLAMBÉE WITH SPINACH, POTATO AND SMOKED MOZZARELLA

Tuck into this moreish tarte flambée; the smoked mozzarella sends it over the edge.

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T-BONE WITH GREEN PERI-PERI SAUCE

Spicy and succulent, this T-bone steak and peri-peri combo packs a tasty punch. Neighbours will be green with envy when they smell braaied steak from across the street.

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YELLOWTAIL FISH TACOS WITH GREEN APPLE SLAW

Braaied fish, tacos and green apple slaw – everything about this dish just makes sense.

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CUCUMBER RIBBON SALAD WITH CARAMELISED FETA & GREEN DRESSING

Refreshing cucumber ribbons and crispy feta drizzled with a chive, dill, rocket and yoghurt dressing – the ideal salad for serving alongside braai mains.

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SHAVED LEMON BROCCOLI & WILD ROCKET SALAD WITH JAMMY EGGS

A satisfying salad with jammy eggs and a zingy mustard vinaigrette – what’s not to love?

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CHILLI ROCKET PESTO LAMB CHOPS WITH YOGHURT

Dunk these juicy lamb chops into the most sensational pesto – a fusion of peppery rocket, fresh mint, garlic, chilli, Parmesan and walnuts. Divine!

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THAI GREEN VEGETABLE CURRY WITH LENTILS

Comforting and flavourful, this bowl of Thai Geen curry is positively delish. Savour with a glass of red and you’ve got the perfect St. Patrick’s Day recipe for a sophisticated party.

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THAI GREEN CHICKEN CURRY

Don’t let the colour fool you, this recipe is pure gold!

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TARTARE-CRUSTED GRILLED HAKE WITH MUSHY PEAS & ONION RINGS

A classic serving of grilled fish and mushy peas with beer-battered onion rings – we love this classy take on the ultimate pub-style dinner. Enjoy with a big pint of Guinness.

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BROCCOLI & CRÈME FRAÎCHE SOUP

Hosting a special supper? Kick off the menu with this creamy, broccoli-loaded soup.

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GREEN EGG SANDWICH WITH MATCHA MAYONNAISE

Add a splash of green to your egg salad by adding matcha to your mayo – thank us later!

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GNOCCHI IN A CREAMY BASIL PESTO SAUCE

Pillowy gnocchi drenched in creamy basil pesto – we reckon St. Paddy would approve of this recipe, perhaps even ask for seconds.

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BRAAIED VEGGIE PIZZA

A crisp blanco pizza topped with braaied veggies and creamy burrata; enjoy with a glass or two of crisp Sauvignon Blanc and party into the night.

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AVOCADO LINGUINE WITH PARMESAN PANGRATTATO

The easiest way to add flavour and green goodness to a dish? Avocado. Try it in this divine linguine dish, topped with loads of Parmesan pangrattato.

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SMASHED BABY POTATOES WITH ROCKET & BASIL PESTO

It wouldn’t be a St. Patrick’s Day recipe round-up without crispy ‘taters. Smashed and smothered with basil pesto, we could easily finish a plate of these in one sitting.

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AVOCADO PASTRY TARTLETS WITH CREAMY AVO FILLING

A savoury delight guaranteed to make guests savour every bite.

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VEGGIE AND RICOTTA QUICHE WITH PARMESAN OLIVE OIL CRUST

Impress friends and family with this delish veggie dish – one of our favourite St. Patrick’s Day recipes, for sure.

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ST. PADDY’S SWEETS

End St. Paddy’s celebrations with these delish, green treats – no food colouring needed.

DECADENT CHOC-MINT GUINNESS BROWNIES

Treat mates to these deliciously fudgy brownies at your St. Paddy’s Day gathering. The dark choc, Peppermint Crisp and Guinness Stout combination means they’re decidedly decadent!

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MATCHA, WHITE CHOCOLATE & AVOCADO OIL POTS DE CRÈME

Velvety and dreamy, these white chocolate and matcha-infused treats are insanely good.

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YOGHURT & LIME TART

Zingy and zesty, this yoghurt and lime tart is what dreams are made of.

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4 INGREDIENT AVOCADO & LIME NO CHURN ICE CREAM

No matter the season, we’ll always say yes to ice cream, especially when it’s infused with lime and creamy avo and doesn’t require any churning.

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CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH MINT BUTTERCREAM & CHOCOLATE GANACHE

Take your celebration to fancy heights with this show-stopping beauty.

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PEPPERMINT CRISP CUPS

You didn’t think we’d forget the ultimate dessert, did you? Served in cups, this local favourite is given ‘party-ready’ status. A must-try St. Patrick’s Day recipe.

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IRISH COFFEE SHOTS WITH VANILLA BEAN CREAM

Admittedly not green, but these Irish coffee shots deserve an honourable mention.

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GREEN MAMBA SPINACH SMOOTHIE

One too many Guinness pints and Shamrock cocktails? Fret not deary, this green spinach smoothie will nurse you right back to health.

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