Veganism is on the run now days. Why not to have Vegan Irish Cuisine– as the Feast of Saint Patrick. What you say folks! Isn’t it a good idea? Oh ya, it is. If you say nahhh, then you should reconsider it and think ten times before you start deciding on your menu for this day or a week.
St. Patrick’s Day is filled with libations and festivities, and a whole lot of green. It is—also known as the Feast of Saint Patrick—is a cultural and religious celebration held annually on March 17. That day is understood to be the traditional death date of St. Patrick, the foremost patron saint of Ireland. Irish Day also commemorates the arrival of Christianity in Ireland, and celebrates the heritage and culture of the Irish.
Moreover, St. Patrick’s Day celebrations have evolved over the years and typically involve public parades and festivals, gatherings with family and friends (often centered around traditional Irish food), and wearing green attire or shamrocks, which symbolizes the rebirth of spring as well as Irish pride.
St. Patrick’s Day with Vegan Irish Cuisine
Traditional Irish food is notoriously hearty and dominated with meat. Contrary to popular belief, a lot of Irish meals can be just as delicious if made without meat. A lot of dishes include nutritious vegetables that can do a world of good for you overall health.
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Cabbage
Firstly, Cabbage is one of the most featured items in Irish cuisine. When it comes to weight loss, cabbage is a great food choice because it is extremely low in calories. There are almost 20 different flavonoids and 15 polyphenols in cabbage, all of which help fight free radicals in the body. Additionally, cabbage helps lower bad cholesterol (LDL) levels!
Potatoes
Secondly, Potatoes don’t often get credit for their nutrients, but they should! They are loaded with vitamin B6, potassium, copper, vitamin C, and many other nutrients. If you are eating potatoes in the form of oily French fries or in buttery mashed form, you should not expect to reap the health benefits. Potatoes even have blood-pressure lowering compounds, but you it is best to roast or sauté them with a little olive oil for those to work.
Parsnips
Thirdly, Parsnips often get mistaken for white carrots, but they are not. They are root vegetables that have a slightly bitter yet sweet taste, almost like a cross between a carrot and a radish. You can eat them raw or cooked in a stew or mash. They can help decrease your risk of diabetes, reduce cholesterol levels, and improve your digestion.
3 Recipes For A Tasty & Vegan St. Patrick’s Day
Those three ingredients are the power trio in Irish cuisine, but there are many more ingredients that you can use. To enjoy a healthy, vegan St. Patrick’s Day, we have three recipes below that’ll gear you to a festive start!
You may never have thought to roast cabbage, but it is a classic Irish that is low in carbs, ketogenic, gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan. You can vary the amount of lemon, depending on how much you like a vibrant, citrusy dish.
To avoid going to that unhealthy fast food place that shall remain nameless, here is a super tasty, superfood St Patrick’s Day Smoothie.
This St. Patrick’s Day treat has all of the frosty, minty flavor of a Shamrock Shake, yet it’s jam-packed with healthy ingredients! So good (and good for you) you could drink one every day!
The best thing about using the crockpot is that you can just throw every ingredient in there in the morning, come home from work, and have dinner ready for you. It’s like you parented for yourself. Go you!
Creamy and deeply satisfying, this Vegan Colcannon Soup or Vegan Potato Leek Soup is pure comfort in a bowl. Including a big handful of kale adds a punch of color, texture, and nutrition. Anyhow with a flavor that is reminiscent of Irish colcannon, you can’t go wrong with this cozy soup.
This warm and comforting vegan lentil shepherd’s pie is layered with a hearty and rich mushroom and lentil base topped with cauliflower mashed potatoes. It’s a healthy filling meal for the whole family!
This vegan Irish cream is an authentic version of the classic Bailey’s drink that is dairy-free. Made with coconut cream, Irish whiskey, and sweetened with coconut sugar, it’s a delicious drink to enjoy on the rocks or in your coffee!
A sweet coffee cocktail topped with a creamy mixture. This Vegan Irish Coffee with Coconut Cream is a delicious alternative to the traditional version.
Celebrate Traditional Irish Food with a Veganism twist in your recipes. Party hard and enjoy your long Irish weekend with family & friends !!!
