Top 8 Vegan St Patricks Day Recipes – Delicious & Healthy!

8 Vegan St Patricks Day Recipes Everyone Will Love

St. Patrick’s Day—a celebration of Irish culture filled with laughter, music, and, of course, incredible food! But who says traditional Irish dishes can’t join the plant-based revolution? With veganism on the rise, we’re reimagining classic Irish recipes to make them not just meat-free, but also mouthwateringly delicious.

Whether you’re veg-curious, a longtime vegan, or simply looking for fresh ideas to spice up your holiday table, these 8 vegan Irish-inspired recipes are here to bring a new kind of green to St. Paddy’s Day. Let’s get cooking!

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1. Vegan Shepherd’s Pie

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A cozy classic, now plant-powered! 

Ingredients: 

• 1 ½ cups cooked lentils 
• 1 medium onion, chopped 
• 2 carrots, diced 
• 2 celery stalks, diced 
• 1 cup mushrooms, chopped 
• 2 tbsp tomato paste 
• 1 tbsp soy sauce 
• 2 cups vegetable broth 
• 4 large potatoes (for mashing) 
• 2 tbsp vegan butter 

Instructions: 

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). 
2. In a large skillet, sauté onion, carrots, celery, and mushrooms until softened. 
3. Add lentils, tomato paste, soy sauce, and vegetable broth. Simmer until the mixture thickens. 
4. Boil the potatoes, then mash them with vegan butter until creamy. 
5. Spread the lentil-vegetable filling into a casserole dish. Top with mashed potatoes. 
6. Bake for 20 minutes, until golden and bubbly.

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2. Vegan Colcannon

Creamy mashed potatoes meet leafy greens in this Irish favorite. 

Ingredients: 

• 6 large potatoes (peeled and diced) 
• 2 cups kale or cabbage (chopped finely) 
• 1 leek (sliced thinly) 
• 2 tbsp plant-based milk 
• 2 tbsp vegan butter 
• Salt and pepper to taste 

Instructions: 

1. Boil the potatoes in a large pot of salted water until tender, then drain and mash until smooth. 
2. In a skillet, sauté the leeks and greens with the vegan butter over medium heat until tender and fragrant. 
3. Combine the sautéed leeks and greens with the mashed potatoes. Stir in the plant-based milk until creamy. 
4. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve warm as a side dish or with bread for a cozy meal. 

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3. Vegan Irish Soda Bread

A tasty, crusty bread with no fuss (or yeast!). 

Ingredients: 

• 2 cups all-purpose flour 
• 1 tsp baking soda 
• 1 tsp salt 
• 1 tbsp sugar 
• 1 cup plant-based buttermilk (1 cup almond milk + 1 tbsp vinegar) 

Instructions: 

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 
2. In a bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, salt, and sugar. Slowly add the plant-based buttermilk, stirring until a soft dough forms. 
3. Shape the dough into a round loaf and place it on the prepared baking sheet. 
4. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom. Cool before slicing. 

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4. Vegan Shamrock Shake

Festive fun in a glass—naturally green and oh so creamy. 

Ingredients: 

• 2 ripe bananas (frozen) 
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk 
• ½ tsp peppermint extract 
• 1 tbsp maple syrup 
• A handful of spinach (for natural green color) 
• Vegan whipped cream (optional) 

Instructions: 

1. Combine frozen bananas, almond milk, peppermint extract, maple syrup, and spinach in a blender. 
2. Blend until smooth and creamy. 
3. Pour into a glass, add vegan whipped cream if desired, and serve with a festive straw. Enjoy! 

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5. Vegan Cabbage and Potatoes

Simple. Timeless. Delicious. 

Ingredients: 

• 1 medium green cabbage 
• 4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed 
• 2 tbsp olive oil 
• 2 garlic cloves, minced 
• Salt and black pepper, to taste 

Instructions: 

1. Boil the cabbage and potatoes separately until tender. 
2. In a large pan, heat olive oil and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant. 
3. Add the boiled cabbage and potatoes to the pan, tossing them gently to coat in the garlic oil. 
4. Season generously with salt and black pepper. 
5. Serve warm and enjoy this simple, hearty dish! 

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6. Vegan Irish Stew

Warm, hearty, and packed with flavor. 

Ingredients: 

• 2 tbsp olive oil 
• 1 onion, diced 
• 2 carrots, sliced 
• 2 celery stalks, sliced 
• 3 large potatoes, cubed 
• 1 cup mushrooms, quartered 
• 4 cups vegetable broth 
• 2 tsp thyme 

Instructions: 

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the onions, carrots, and celery until softened. 
2. Add the cubed potatoes, mushrooms, vegetable broth, and thyme to the pot. Stir well and bring to a simmer. 
3. Cover and let it cook for 25 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. 
4. Serve hot with a side of soda bread for a cozy, satisfying meal! 

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7. Vegan Guinness Chocolate Cake

Rich, moist, and oh-so indulgent. 

Ingredients: 

• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour 
• 1 cup sugar 
• 1 teaspoon baking powder 
• 1 can vegan Guinness (or any stout beer) 
• ½ cup cocoa powder 
• ½ cup vegetable oil 

Instructions: 

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan. 
2. In a bowl, mix the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and baking powder. 
3. Gradually pour in the vegan Guinness and vegetable oil while stirring until the batter is smooth. 
4. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. 
5. Let the cake cool completely before frosting and serving. 

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8. Vegan Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies

A little minty magic goes a long way. 

Ingredients: 

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 
• ½ tsp baking soda 
• ½ cup vegan butter 
• ½ cup sugar 
• ½ tsp mint extract 
• ½ cup vegan chocolate chips 

Instructions: 

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). 
2. In a bowl, cream together the vegan butter and sugar until smooth. Add the mint extract and mix well. 
3. Gradually stir in the flour, baking soda, and chocolate chips until a dough forms. 
4. Scoop small dollops of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. 
5. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Let cool before enjoying! 

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Try These Recipes This St. Patrick’s Day!

From hearty stews to festive desserts, these vegan St. Patrick’s Day recipes prove that traditional Irish cooking can be just as flavorful (if not more!) without meat or dairy. What’s stopping you from stirring up some plant-based Irish magic in your kitchen? 

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