Dole Meals Firm is encouraging folks to undertake a more healthy, greener menu in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day.
As a part of the corporate’s “More healthy by Dole” recipe collection, Dole is encouraging everybody to “go inexperienced” each actually and nutritionally this March in honor of each St. Patrick’s Day and Nationwide Diet Month.
“More healthy by Dole” is a brand new collection of nutritious, plant-forward menu substitutes to iconic dishes to be loved throughout holidays and different consuming events.
This system initiative, which kicked off final month with vegan tailgate recipes, is led by Dole’s diet and well being communications supervisor, Melanie Marcus, RD, MA.
The newest “More healthy by Dole” menu contains 10 entrée, aspect dish, dessert and smoothie recipes that provide more healthy variations of Irish favorites.
“Our ‘More healthy by Dole’ recipe collection is about serving to folks make higher meal and snacking selections on these consuming events when diet will be essentially the most difficult. At Dole, we’re out to show that any vacation celebration will be enjoyable, scrumptious and wholesome on the identical time,” mentioned Marcus.
“From gluten-free and vegetarian variations of the basic Shepherd’s Pie to an Avocado ‘Shamrock’ Smoothie, we’re inviting households to make this yr’s St. Patrick’s Day their healthiest, tastiest and greenest ever.”
Listed here are Dole’s St. Patrick’s Day and Go-Inexperienced Recipes for March:
Individual Turkey Sweet-Potato Shepherd’s Pie (Gluten-free):
Dole’s tackle this beloved Irish staple entrée options DOLE® Candy Potatoes and can also be gluten-free!
Avocado “Shamrock” Smoothie (Vegetarian and Gluten-free):
On the lookout for a more healthy drink that matches the inexperienced theme of St. Patrick’s Day? Do that scrumptious smoothie made with DOLE® Spring Combine, Tropical Gold® Pineapple and Avocados.
Leprechaun Smoothie Bowl (Vegetarian and Gluten-free):
This Leprechaun-inspired bowl is the proper method to get into the enjoyable and wholesome vacation spirit!
Mushroom Lovers Shepherd’s Pie (Vegan and Gluten-free):
A gluten-free and vegan model of the basic Shepherd’s Pie loaded with DOLE® Mushrooms, Potatoes, Carrots, Celery, Cauliflower and extra.
Rainbow Smoothie (Vegetarian and Gluten-free):
The legend says {that a} pot of gold hides on the finish of each rainbow! This smoothie is actually price a pot of gold since it’s crammed with vegatables and fruits and can also be vegetarian and gluten-free.
Citrus Green Salad (Vegetarian):
Sweetness from the citrus and a slight crunch from the onion and nuts makes a happy palate.
Fig & Greens Tart (Vegetarian):
Taste mixtures ignite on this savory vegetarian dish!
Multi-Cooker Asparagus Risotto with Spinach-Broccoli Pesto (Vegetarian):
Go inexperienced and check out Dole’s Asparagus Risotto with Spinach-Broccoli Pesto meal that’s not solely scrumptious however can also be vegetarian.
Spring Green Shoots (Vegan and Gluten-Free):
This salad is full of inexperienced elements and made with DOLE® Child Spinach, Arugula, Asparagus, Avocado, Raspberries, edamame and topped off with a sherry-lemon French dressing.
Green Slimesicles (Vegetarian):
The proper refreshing dessert to assist have a good time and honor all issues inexperienced for the Irish, green-themed vacation.
Marcus additionally presents suggestions for practising “dwelling inexperienced” in a weblog submit on the Dole web site, which features a examine that mentions how entry to inexperienced environments can assist lower unhealthy cravings.
See Marcus’ “Green Does a Lot of Good” and different healthy-living articles on Dole’s weblog at www.dole.com.
