Green Recipes For St. Patty’s Day With Latin Twist

St. Patty’s Day! Known for green beer, green eggs, and little leprechauns that will pinch you in your bum if you don’t wear green. When I was a child, we always celebrated St. Patrick’s Day at school but we never did anything at home. My family is not exactly Irish. But I figured why not blend the best of both worlds and do a little celebration at home infused with some of my Latin culture? Sounds like a win to me! Bonus, these menu ideas are easy and quick to make!

Here are some recipe ideas to add a little Latin flavor to your St. Patty’s Day menu! Enjoy!!

CREAMY CHIPOTLE AVOCADO DIP

INGREDIENTS

4 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted and mashed with fork
1/2 cup Hellmann’s® or Best Foods® Real Mayonnaise
1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
2 Tbsp. chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
2 Tbsp. lime juice
1 1/2 tsp. Knorr® Chicken flavor Bouillon
1 clove garlic, finely chopped

DIRECTIONS

Combine all ingredients in medium bowl. Serve, if desired, with tortilla chips or your favorite dippers.

 

 

Avocado Egg Sandwich

INGREDIENTS

1/4 cup Hellmann’s® or Best Foods® Light Mayonnaise
1/4 cup nonfat plain yogurt
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
1 tsp. lime juice
1 Knorr® Chipotle MiniCube, crumbled
4 large eggs, cooked as desired
1 avocado, thinly sliced
4 slices whole grain bread, toasted

DIRECTIONS

Heat first 5 ingredients in a small saucepan on low heat; set aside.
Layer eggs and avocado on toast, then drizzle with sauce.
Cost per recipe*: $3.64 Cost per serving*: $0.91 *Based on average retail prices at national supermarkets.

COCONUT SHRIMP MINIS WITH TROPICAL SAUCE

 

INGREDIENTS

1 package  (12 oz.) frozen coconut shrimp, reserve dipping sauce
1/3 cup Hellmann’s® or Best Foods® Real Mayonnaise
10 party-size potato rolls, split
5 slices Muenster cheese [or Swiss cheese], cut in half and folded over
10 pieces green leaf lettuce leaves

DIRECTIONS

Cook coconut shrimp according to package directions; remove tails.
Combine 2 tablespoons dipping sauce with Hellmann’s® or Best Foods® Real Mayonnaise; evenly spread on bottom of rolls. Top with cheese, cooked shrimp and lettuce, then remaining rolls; secure with toothpicks. Garnish, if desired, with cubed mango, papaya or pineapple.
Make your own dipping sauce, blend 2 tablespoons tropical flavored jam or preserves (pineapple, orange) with Hellmann’s or Best Foods Real Mayonnaise, add salt and pepper to taste.

Thanks to  www.vivemejor.com for these fun green recipe ideas!