St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner! Which means we can experiment with making fun, green snacks. And although green beer and cupcakes are always a hit, there are plenty of ways to make green food that the whole family will enjoy.
Here are FIVE green recipes for a more exciting St. Patrick’s Day!
Avocado Deviled Eggs
Hard boil eight eggs then take off the shells, cut them in half and scoop the yolks into a bowl.
Add one avocado to the bowl of yolks and mix it all together. You can do this in a food processor or with a handheld blender but a fork usually works just fine too!
Add ⅓ cup of sour cream, 2 teaspoons of lemon juice, salt, and pepper to the mix.
Spoon the mixture into the centers of the eggs then sprinkle each with paprika.
Source:https://www.ellaclaireinspired.com/avocado-deviled-eggs/
Pesto zoodles
Slice the ends off the zucchini and place it on your spiralizer. Turn the spiralizer and create zucchini noodles. Heat the oil in a large pan on medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Add the zucchini noodles and toss them for one minute, just to warm through, then turn off the heat. Mix with your pesto (yes I do store bought) Sprinkle on the grated parmesan along with salt and pepper, give them another toss in the pan, then serve them up.
Cilantro Lime Rice
Make one cup of rice
While the rice is cooking, blend: ½ cup of cilantro, 2 tablespoons of lime juice, 1 tablespoon of oil, 1 clove of garlic and 2 tablespoons of water.
Stir the mixture into the rice and fluff it with a fork.
Source: https://www.marthastewart.com/314480/cilantro-lime-rice
Guacamole
LET'S BE HONEST, THIS ONE IS A GIVEN! ;)
Ingredients
2 cups mashed ripe avocado (approx. 2 large)
¾ cup seeded, chopped Roma tomatoes (approx. 2 medium)
½ cup chopped onion, (approx. ¾ medium)
¼ cup fresh lime juice (approx. 2 limes)
¼ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
2 Tbsp. seeded, chopped jalapeno pepper (approx. 1 medium) (optional)
1 Tbsp. lime peel (lime zest) finely grated, (approx. 2 limes)
1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
½ tsp. sea salt (or Himalayan salt)
¼ tsp. ground black pepper
Instructions
Combine avocado, tomatoes, onion, lime juice, cilantro, jalapeno (if desired), lime peel, oil, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl; mix well.
Serve immediately, or refrigerate, covered tightly, for a few hours to let the flavors meld.
Recipe Notes
The myth that leaving an avocado stone in the guacamole will keep it from turning brown began because people noticed that the guacamole directly under a stone stayed green, but this is because that was the part not exposed to the air. So, if you want to keep your guac bright green while storing, press a piece of plastic wrap directly over the top, squeezing out all the air bubbles so that the plastic is in direct contact with the guacamole, and voilà, no more browning!
Mashing avocados can be done with a potato masher, the back of a fork (for a chunkier guacamole), or in a food processor (for a smoother guacamole).
Lucky Charm Rice Crispy Treats
Melt ¼ cup butter over low heat.
Gradually add 4 cups of soft marshmallows and stir consistently.
Add ½ teaspoon of vanilla and green food coloring.
Remove from heat and add 5 cups of Rice Krispie cereal.
When it’s mostly combined add ¾ cup of Lucky Charm’s cereal marshmallows.
Source: https://www.classyclutter.net/st-patricks-day-rice-krispie-treats-with-lucky-charms-marshmallows/
Of course, don’t forget the corned beef and hash! If you make any of the recipes above please share a pic with me-- I’d love to see how it turns out!
Have a safe and fun St. Paddy’s day!
If you make any of the recipes above please share a pic with me-- I’d love to see how it turns out!
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Have a safe and fun St. Paddy’s day indoors ;)