Irish or not, everyone enjoys St. Patrick’s Day with drinks, desserts, and grand feasts. For people watching their carbs, it might seem impossible to stick to a healthy diet. However, this is possible with some super delicious low-carb recipes.
We have handpicked some easy holiday special recipes for you that are light on carbs but high on flavor. To make it more convenient we have arranged these 20 recipes in a 3-course meal along with breakfast. Check out the recipes here.
St. Patrick’s Day Low Carb Breakfast recipes:
A feast day should begin with a healthy light breakfast. We have a few low-carb breakfast recipes for you. This will satiate your hunger till the big feast only, so try them out.
1. Slow Cooker Ruben Soup
Found on Sustaining THE Powers
There is no better way to start a fest day than a bowl of warm soup. This slow cooker recipe serves creamy corned beef Ruben soup with a tinge of tangy flavor. To add a crunch you can serve it with Swiss cheese crisps. It is low-carb and gluten-free. This is a make-ahead recipe that freezes well. So make it a couple of days before the feast and heat it before serving.
2. Irish Soda Bread
Found on Satisfying Eats
On St. Patrick’s Day the air smells Irish, then why not your kitchen? Well, this bread might have confused you about the title of this article, but it is actually low-carb. The recipe is also nut-free and sugar-free if you are using organic coconut sugar. This is a make-ahead recipe. It tastes best if the bread is served the next day after it is air-cooled.
3. Vanilla Mint Milkshake
Found on Keto Kitchen
It is also known by the name of Shamrock Shake. This is the perfect recipe for a light and healthy breakfast if a heavy meal is awaited. The recipe is low-carb and keto-friendly. You can whip up this milkshake in just 5 minutes. The green color adds fun to the St. Patrick’s Day mood. It tastes best when served fresh.
4. Green Omelet
Found on Low Carb MAVEN
Who doesn’t love eggs for breakfast? And with this creative recipe, you can definitely surprise your family. You can have it for breakfast, brunch, or lunch any day. It is packed with spinach, kale, and cheese. It is low-carb and sugar-free. You can serve this omelet in about 15 minutes. Holiday or not, this recipe is a must-try.
St. Patrick’s Day Low Carb Appetizers:
Appetizer is the main attraction of a holiday feast. This is the time to show your culinary skills to your friends and family. Don’t worry about the carb count. We have these recipes to help you.
5. Reuben Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Russian Dressing
Found on Peace Love and Low Carb
Sweet potatoes always make healthy recipes. This one can be a comfort food for brunch or an appetizer. You will relish the salty flavor of corned beef combined with sweet Russian dressing. This is a low-carb, low-fat, and gluten-free recipe. You can easily whip it up in 5 simple steps.
6. Broccoli Cheese Pie
Found on Keto Diet
A cute looking dish always deserves a place in the feast menu. This is one such dish that makes the entire meal special. This is low-carb and nutritious. You can make it with 8 ingredients. The recipe serves creamy cheesy broccoli with eggs and herbs, which is so delicious. Try it once and you will enjoy it.
7. Spinach and Feta Pie
Found on DITCH the CARBS
I know you must be thinking that we have gone crazy about pie. The thing is, we can’t help it. The recipe is so simple, delicious, and healthy. This versatile recipe can be made without the crust if you are short of time. You can serve it in lunch, dinner, breakfast, or brunch. It is loaded with leafy greens and cheese with a tinge of mint. The recipe is low-carb, gluten-free, sugar-free, and grain-free.
8. Roasted Italian Tomatoes
Found on Can’t Stay Out of the Kitchen
A little Italian flavor on an Irish festival can bring a little twist. You will love making these tiny treats and eating them too. You can serve it as an appetizer or as a side dish also. The recipe is low-carb and low calorie. It has the flavor of onion, garlic, and tomatoes with fresh herbs and a little Italian seasoning. You can make it in a single pan so cleaning becomes easy too.
Low Carb Main Course for St. Patrick’s Day
Coming to the main course we have kept it a meaty affair as holiday feasts should be. Check out these low-carb recipes for a grand feast on St. Patrick’s Day.
9. Corned Beef with Horseradish Sauce
Found on Kalyn’s Kitchen
Instant pot recipes are quite popular because you can serve them really quick and they are less messy. The recipe serves juicy slices of beef with a creamy mayo and horseradish sauce. It is a low-carb and keto-friendly dish. The recipe requires less than 10 ingredients.
10. Reuben Cauliflower Casserole with Meatballs
Found on SUGAR-FREE mom
The recipe combines Italian flavors with pastrami to make a tasty Ruben casserole. Yes, this is a kitchen-friendly casserole recipe. You will love this even if you don’t’ like cauliflower. This is because the dish doesn’t have any taste of cauliflower at all. It is sugar-free and low-carb.
11. Rosemary Lamb and Pesto Burger
Found on savorylotus
This is a healthy and quick recipe that you will enjoy making every day. It is made of ground lamb flavored with fresh herbs and pesto. The recipe serves juicy lamb with spicy arugula that you will relish. Since it is no-bun burger, t is low-carb, gluten-free, and grain-free.
12. Lamb and Vegetable Stew
Found on Step Away from The Carbs
You can try this recipe for a light, comfortable yet delicious feast. The recipe can be made in an instant pot or slow cooker. You can have this as a comfort food or team it up with some cauliflower rice to keep the carb count low.
13. Cabbage and Ground Beef Stir Fry
Found on Food Fidelity
Stir-fries are always easy and yummy recipes. This one has ground beef all over so you will happily accept the veggies even if you don’t like them much. It is flavored with real spices like onion, garlic, bell pepper, tomatoes, and cilantro. The recipe can be whipped up in just 30 minutes. It is low-carb and paleo-friendly.
14. Cumin Crusted Grilled Lamb Chops
Found on PALEO Flourish
This is a great side dish for a feast menu. If you love spicy food then you will relish these lamp chops flavored in cumin, paprika, and pepper. The recipe requires only 5 ingredients. You can serve it in less than 30 minutes. Try it once and you will make it many more times.
15. Steamed Broccoli Mash
Found on A Squirrel IN THE KITCHEN
If you have ever thought of using the broccoli stems to make something yummy, try this recipe. This creamy mash can be paired with roasted or grilled meat, served in the feast. The recipe is low-carb, paleo-friendly and as it minimizes wastage of broccoli stems it is budget-friendly also. You can prepare this mash in 20 minutes. It requires 3 basic ingredients.
16. Ruben Slaw
Found on Keto Daily
Another Ruben recipe to add to your holiday menu. It is a simple recipe made with 7 ingredients. You can serve the slaw as a dish or team it up with cooked horseradish, sauerkraut, or keto bread. You will love this recipe if you are a fan of Ruben sandwiches. You can whip it up from scratch in just 30 minutes. It is low-carb and keto-friendly.
St. Patrick’s Day Low Carb Desserts:
No matter how strictly you are trying to eat healthy, a holiday feast seems incomplete with a dessert. Here we have some easy-peasy dessert recipes for you to indulge guilt-free.
17. Homemade Irish Cream Liqueur
Found on she knows
Who said you cannot include sweets in your low-carb life? Irish cream flavored desserts are the signature desserts on St. Patrick’s Day. You can try this yummy sweet cream liqueur at home within minutes. You will love this creamy treat of coffee and cocoa. The recipe is low-carb and sugar-free.
18. Guinness Chocolate Pudding
Found on All Day I Dream About Food
How about a rich creamy chocolate pudding to end the St.Patrick’s Day feast? Sounds perfect, right? This recipe is made with Guinness Draught, a gluten-free beer. It is also low-carb. The recipe requires 5 ingredients only. You can whip it up in 4 simple steps in 20 minutes. This is a make-ahead recipe that tastes best when served chill.
19. Irish Cream Ice Cream
Found on Fluffy Chix Cook
We all scream ice cream after a St. Patrick’s Day feast, isn’t it? The ice cream can be whipped up in 15 minutes only. It is sugar-free and low on carbs. It tastes best if served with low-carb chocolate sauce topping. You can make this ahead of the feast day and freeze it.
20. Irish Coffee Frosting
Found on LOW CARB, SO SIMPLE
We all love Irish coffee and if that comes as a frosting for dessert then it’s a bonus. It is low-carb and sugar-free. Alert! This dessert has a boozy note so it is for adults only. You can also make a family-friendly version. Check out the recipe for it.
The recipes we have shared above include a variety, keeping the carb count low. Going with the mood of St. Patrick’s Day, some of these recipes have vibrant green hues, some with Irish flavors, and some are just traditional. They are super easy to create in the kitchen. Hope these will help you to celebrate the day in full swing without going off-track on your diet.
