Vegetarian Recipes for a Corned Beef-Free St. Patrick's Day

Vegetarian Recipes for a Corned Beef-Free St. Patrick's Day
Vegetarian Recipes for a Corned Beef-Free St. Patrick's Day

You don't need to eat corned beef, black pudding or lamb to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. All you need is a tall pint of Guinness and one of these delicious, festive, meat-free recipes.

1. Irish Buttered Carrots

Irish Buttered Carrots
Irish Buttered Carrots

© Ian Knauer Good quality Irish butter is the key to this simple dish and can be found at most grocery stores.

Good quality Irish butter is the key to this simple dish.

2. Irish Potato Boxty

Vegetarian Recipes for a Corned Beef-Free St. Patrick's Day
Vegetarian Recipes for a Corned Beef-Free St. Patrick's Day

The best ways to eat vegetarian on St. Patrick's Day.

These classic Irish potato pancakes are usually a side dish, but are hearty enough to be a main.

3. Healthy Potato and Spinach Casserole

Healthy Potato and Spinach Casserole
Healthy Potato and Spinach Casserole

A simple mix of vegetable stock and olive oil replaces the usual milk and butter in this lightened-up mashed potato casserole. A little cooked spinach adds even more goodness.