CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Dole Meals Firm, Inc. BB #:124463 continues its “More healthy by Dole” different recipe sequence throughout March with a celebration of all issues Irish and inexperienced in honor of each St. Patrick’s Day on March 17 and Nationwide Diet Month.
“More healthy by Dole” different menu sequence celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with 10 nutritious recipes, together with Dole’s tackle the beloved Irish staple entrée, Shepherd’s Pie, (pictured above) which options DOLE Candy Potatoes and can be gluten-free!
“More healthy by Dole” is a sequence of nutritious plant-forward recipe and menu substitutes to iconic dishes loved throughout life’s large and small moments. Led by Melanie Marcus, RD, MA, Dole’s vitamin and well being communications supervisor, the reoccurring program affords easy-to-make recipes excessive in vegatables and fruits, filled with taste and crowd-pleasing for holidays and different consuming events.
Dole kicked off the initiative final month with a big game-worthy vegan tailgate that includes more healthy variations of game-time consolation meals favorites like fries, wings, tater tots and mac n’ cheese.
Whereas cities throughout america will likely be famously coloring their rivers and buildings inexperienced for St. Patrick’s Day, Dole is encouraging People to undertake a greener menu, each actually and from a dietary perspective, in honor of the Irish vacation and March’s designation as Nationwide Diet Month.
The newest “More healthy by Dole” menu consists of 10 entrée, facet dish, dessert and smoothie recipes that supply more healthy variations of Irish favorites in addition to surprisingly tasty methods to go gluten-free, vegetarian or vegan.
“Our ‘More healthy by Dole’ recipe sequence is about serving to People make higher meal and snacking selections on these consuming events when vitamin may be probably the most difficult. At Dole, we’re out to show that any vacation celebration may be enjoyable, scrumptious and wholesome on the identical time,” mentioned Marcus. “From gluten-free and vegetarian variations of the traditional 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.”
Marcus affords suggestions for working towards “residing inexperienced” in her devoted blog post on the Dole web site, which features a examine that mentions how entry to inexperienced environments may help lower unhealthy cravings.
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 be gluten-free!
• Avocado “Shamrock” Smoothie (Vegetarian and Gluten-free): In search of a more healthy drink that matches the inexperienced theme of St. Patrick’s Day? Do this 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 solution 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 traditional 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 really price a pot of gold since it’s crammed with vegatables and fruits and can 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 combos ignite on this savory vegetarian dish!
• Multi-Cooker Asparagus Risotto with Spinach-Broccoli Pesto (Vegetarian): Go inexperienced and take a look at Dole’s Asparagus Risotto with Spinach-Broccoli Pesto meal that’s not solely scrumptious however can be vegetarian.
• Spring Green Shoots (Vegan and Gluten-Free): This salad is filled with 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 right refreshing dessert to assist have a good time and honor all issues inexperienced for the Irish, green-themed vacation.
For recommendations on consuming and going inexperienced, see Marcus’ “Green Does a Lot of Good” and different healthy-living articles on Dole’s weblog at www.dole.com. For extra authentic Dole recipes, dietary insights, and different data, go to www.dole.com or observe Dole’s Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest pages.
About Dole Meals Firm, Inc.
Dole Meals Firm, Inc., is among the world’s largest producers and entrepreneurs of high-quality contemporary fruit and contemporary greens. Dole is an trade chief in lots of the merchandise it sells, in addition to in vitamin training and analysis. For extra data, please go to www.dole.com.
