35+ Vegan St. Patrick's Day Recipes & Green Food Ideas

This roundup of over 35 vegan St. Patrick’s Day recipes is the perfect way to honor the holiday. Whether you’re honoring your Irish roots or just love St. Paddy's Day, with the right vegan recipes you can enjoy all the rich, hearty flavors of traditional Irish food and green recipes!

This special holiday isn’t just about shamrocks and green drinks (though I got that covered too). It’s also about warm, rustic Irish favorites that fill your home with the most amazing aromas.

In my guide, you'll find everything from a slow-cooked vegan Irish stew to crispy potato pancakes and decadent Guinness chocolate cake! These incredible comfort foods bring all the charm of St. Patrick’s Day dinner, minus the animal products. 

Main Dishes

1. Vegan Irish Stew

This is a one-pot hearty vegan Irish Guinness Stew that can be made on the stove, in a slow cooker, or in an Instant Pot! It's loaded with chunky tender vegetables and your choice of vegan beef or mushrooms.

But my favorite part is that Guinness gives the flavorful sauce an incredibly rich, deep flavor!

2. Vegan Irish Potato Pie

This hearty, vegan version of the classic potato pie is easy to make and ultra-comforting. I love it when good things like traditional Irish dishes can be meat and dairy-free!

Serve it with a green vegetable side, and it's a perfect St. Patrick’s Day meal.

3. Vegan Lentil Shepherd's Pie

Ready in less than 30 minutes, this vegan shepherd's pie is full of protein-packed lentils and veggies and topped with creamy mashed potatoes. It's also gluten-free!

This is one of my favorite quick and easy vegan St. Patrick's Day recipes!

9. Vegan Twice Baked Potatoes

10. Vegan Avocado Pesto Pasta

Creamy and delicious, this vegan avocado pasta is a lovely twist on classic pesto. With ripe avocados and basil as the base of pesto, it's tossed with linguine and a touch of lemon.

This recipe is a plate of yummy green ingredients and the perfect color for St. Paddy's Day!

Side Dishes

1. Vegan Irish Potato Pancakes - Boxty

Also known as boxty, Irish potato pancakes are one of those vegan St. Patrick's Day recipes that everyone loves. This version is made with a mixture of mashed and grated potatoes for a cake that is part pancake, and part hash brown. Yum!

Then the boxty is topped with a vegan avocado basil ranch, which is nice and green for the occasion.

2. Vegan Green Salad

Just look at this green salad! It's got broccoli, asparagus, zucchini, snap peas, and avocado, all tossed in a herby lemon dressing.

It's the perfect addition to any meal. And if you're not a fan of lemon, apple cider will do the trick too.

3. Vegan Colcannon

If you didn't know colcannon is a traditional dish made with potatoes and cabbage. But this version uses kale instead of cabbage and almond milk and vegan butter.

I have served it as a side, but also added white beans and turned colcannon into a main dish.

4. Pea Salad with Cabbage

Fresh green peas, shredded cabbage, and a tangy dressing make this salad delicious. It's a vegan recipe that is super easy and a great side dish.

Appetizers

1. Vegan Broccoli Pea Soup

Made in one pot and with four different vegetables, this soup is so incredibly creamy and flavorful. The vibrant green color is perfect for a vegan St. Patrick's Day.

I always like to serve soup with a side of bread but croutons are another great choice that will add some texture too.

2. Homemade Guacamole

How could I not include my guacamole recipe?! It may not be Irish, but it's green, incredible, and who doesn't love chips and guacamole?!

Pair with a green beer and this appetizer is heaven.

3. Vegan Irish Egg Rolls

These vegan Irish egg rolls are the perfect St. Patrick’s Day snack! Filled with creamy mashed potatoes, vegan corned beef, and cabbage, these crispy egg rolls are a delicious twist.

4. Vegan Green Flatbread

What better appetizer for this special day than a very green flatbread! This flatbread pizza has a crispy whole wheat crust and a creamy kale pesto spread, plus all your favorite leafy greens as toppings!

One of the things I love about this recipe and all flatbread is that it's easy to customize. You can easily switch up the veggies and toppings to suit your taste.

Breads

1. Vegan Irish Soda Bread

This rustic bread is probably one of the most popular in traditional Irish cuisine and it's so easy and delicious. It’s yeast, dairy, and egg-free, and requires no kneading or complicated shaping.

You can serve it right out of the oven with vegan butter. Of course, it's also a great addition to Irish stew.

2. Vegan Irish Barmbrack

Made without eggs, egg whites, or dairy, this is a veganized recipe on traditional Irish barmbrack. If you love cinnamon and raisin and yeast bread, you will love this recipe.

Desserts

1. Vegan Guinness Cheesecake 

This vegan Guinness chocolate cheesecake is irresistible! It's an ultra decadent rich chocolate cheesecake infused with stout beer for an Irish twist.

The perfect dessert to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day vegan style! 

2. St. Patrick's Day Vegan Cupcakes

Just look at these pretty cupcakes! The thing I love most about all cupcakes and this recipe is that they are so easy to make. Plus, these cupcakes are gluten-free too!

All you need is one bowl and some time in the oven and these vegan St. Patrick's Day treats are ready to go.

3. Vegan Matcha Tiramisu

Tiramisu and matcha may not be Irish but vibrant green is and this dessert is incredible. Creamy and rich with the perfect amount of matcha flavor and vegan.

Even if you don't make this recipe this St. Patrick's I highly recommend you try it another day. It's a total showstopper.

4. Vegan Irish Apple Cake

This recipe for a vegan Irish apple cake is a delicious combination of fluffy cake, apple slices, and a streusel topping.  It’s full of cinnamon flavor and has the perfect amount of sweetness without being “too sweet”.

5. Vegan Shamrock Brownies

You've probably had shamrock cookies before but have you tried shamrock brownies!? These fudgy brownies are coated in dark chocolate and then topped with festive green frosting.

And they are flourless! For me, a perfect vegan gluten free dessert for the holiday.

6. Vegan Irish Cream Oreo Truffles

Rich, creamy, and just a touch of boozy, these vegan truffles make the perfect St. Patrick’s Day treat! Made with simple plant-based ingredients, this is a great dessert that is impressive and easy to transport.

You can even make a double batch and store them in the freezer.

7. Vegan Chocolate Guinness Cake

I don't think it's possible to have too many dessert options with the chocolate and Guinness combination!

Guinness, like coffee, intensifies chocolate’s natural flavor and adds a mild malty, deep, complex richness. It's just so good and perfect for this Irish holiday.

8. Green Fruit Salad

Don't have a ton of time or want something on the lighter side? Make a fresh fruit salad. Fruit salads are easy and instant plant-based recipes.

Made with green fruits, this dessert takes just minutes.

9. Vegan Gur Cake

Gur cake is a traditional Dublin dessert. It's a sweet, moist raisin, bread, and shortbread concoction infused with cloves, ginger, and nutmeg.

If you're like me and love warm cozy spices, this vegan St. Patrick's Day recipe is a good one.

10. No Bake Vegan Mint Slice

Introducing a plant-based version of the classic peppermint slice. It's got a chocolate cookie base that is gluten free and grain free, followed by a creamy mint filling and dark chocolate topping.

Plus, a secret natural ingredient that gives the mint filling its vibrant green food color.

Drinks

1. Vegan Shamrock Shake

What would this time of year be without a shamrock shake!? Here we have a vegan version and it's irresistible!

The best part is it's made with no added sugars yet sweet and minty just the way a shamrock shake should be.

2. Vegan Iced Matcha Latte

Just as good if not better than Starbucks, this vegan iced matcha latte recipe is super easy to make at home! It is a simple drink made in 5 minutes in a blender or whisk.

All you need is some matcha powder, dairy-free milk, vanilla, and your favorite sweetener.

3. Homemade Vegan Irish Cream

Like Irish coffee? Why not make your own version of Bailey's Irish cream without dairy! All you need is 7 simple ingredients easily found at the grocery store, 15 minutes, and a blender or food processor. 

I don't think it gets much easier than that!

4. Irish Lemonade

If you're looking for a cocktail, Irish lemonade is a wonderfully refreshing cocktail that’s perfect for St. Patrick’s Day! It's made with fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, Irish whiskey, and ginger beer that work together perfectly.

It looks like a pretty pot of gold meant for drinking.

5. Non Alcoholic Matcha Ginger Beer

Check out this non-alcoholic version of matcha beer using ginger beer soda. It’s surprisingly delicious and quite refreshing!

Everyone knows a Guinness float but you could make a green float with a scoop of vegan vanilla ice cream.

If you want something unique but green that the kids can drink- here you go! One of the best ways to treat them to something fun for the holiday

Wrapping It Up

As early spring arrives, this is the perfect time to enjoy some delicious vegan St. Patrick’s Day recipes and reflect on Ireland’s history, including the impact of the Great Potato Famine on its food culture.

However you celebrate, may your day be filled with delicious dishes and good company. Happy St. Patrick’s Day! 🍀