You’ll want to put on a green apron to make these fun, diabetes-friendly recipes for St. Patrick’s Day! Whether you are Irish, or simply Irish at heart, these dishes are lower in calories, fat, and carbs than the traditional recipes. (They’re just as tasty, though!)
Whole Wheat Irish Soda Bread
Calories: 70 | Carbs: 15 g
Irish soda bread comes together quickly and this whole wheat version makes it healthier and heartier. It goes great with your favorite sugar-free jam for breakfast or as a side with your St. Patrick’s Day dinner!
Roasted Cabbage Steaks
Calories: 80 | Carbs: 11 g
Cabbage is a popular vegetable to use for St. Patrick’s Day. In this recipe, a whole head of cabbage is sliced into thick "steaks" and roasted. Serve them as a vegetarian entrée or as a filling, veggie-filled side.
Classic Beef Stew
Calories: 230 | Carbs: 18 g
There are so many new renditions of beef stew, but if you can make this classic version really well, that’s all you’ll need. Plus, this traditional beef stew goes great with a slice of whole wheat Irish soda bread.
Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie
Calories: 280 | Carbs: 48 g
Shepherd’s pie can be found on most St. Patrick’s Day menus. In this vegetarian-friendly version, lentils and lots of veggies make it a hearty and filling meal that still has lots of protein to help keep you full and satisfied!
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