9 Awesome Green Recipes to Try This St. Patrick's Day!

We all love Shamrock Shakes, but why not branch out this St. Patrick's Day with these susprisingly delicious green recipes. We can't guarantee green eggs and lime bars will bring you the luck of the Irish, but at least they taste good!

 

Creamy Lime Squares

Creamy Lime Squares

eatliverun.com

After trying these tangy bar cookies, you’ll never go back to lemon squares.

Green Eggs

Green Eggs

elanaspantry.com

A breakfast like this will make all of your childhood Dr. Seuss fantasies come true. (Side of ham is optional.)

Four Green Fields Caramel Sauce

Four Green Fields Caramel Sauce

ivillage.com

Pour this buttery sauce over vanilla ice cream, pound cake or any dessert in need of a little green.

Green Veggie Pancakes

Green Veggie Pancakes

weelicious.com

There’s no better way to get your kids to eat veggies than the old pancake trick. Drizzle on some maple syrup…they’ll never know.

Green Velvet Cupcakes

Green Velvet Cupcakes

lovefromtheoven.com

Red velvet cake is a classic, all it takes is a little food coloring to transform the rich chocolate cake into a St. Patrick's Day-worthy dessert. Shamrock sprinkles don't hurt either.

Green Macaroni and Cheese

Green Macaroni and Cheese

aboutamom.com

Made with whole wheat pasta and spinach, this recipe isn't just St. Patrick's Day appropriate, it's also healthier than boxed mac and cheese.

Green Zebra Gazpacho with Cucumber and Avocado

Green Zebra Gazpacho with Cucumber and Avocado

kalynskitchen.com

If you can get your hands on Green Zebra tomatoes, whip them up into this refreshing (and gorgeous!) chilled soup.

Candied Green Popcorn

Candied Green Popcorn

skiptomylou.org

Perfect for classroom parties or your annual St. Patrick's Day viewing of Leprechaun, this salty-sweet snack will fit the bill nicely.

 

Cranberry Pistachio Cookies

Cranberry Pistachio Cookies

the-girl-who-ate-everything.com

A tasty adaptation of the modern sugar cookie, these pastel green cookies are almost too pretty to eat. Almost.

More St. Patrick's Day Recipes:
24 Irish-Inspired Recipes
Shamrock Sweets: 10 Irish Desserts for St. Patrick's Day
Our Favorite St. Patrick's Day Recipes

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