The Dole Food Company encourages people to adopt healthier and more environmentally friendly menus to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.
As part of the company’s “Healthier by Dole” recipe series, Dole will literally and nutritionally “green” in March of this year to commemorate both St. Patrick’s Day and National Nutrition Month. Encourages to.
“Healthier by Dole” is a new series of nutritious, plant-friendly menus that replace iconic dishes that can be enjoyed on holidays and other dining occasions.
The program initiative, which began last month with a vegan tailgate recipe, is led by Melanie Marcus, RD, Massachusetts, Doll’s Nutrition and Health Communications Manager.
The latest “Healthier by Dole” menu includes 10 main dish, side dish, dessert and smoothie recipes that provide a healthier version of Ireland’s favorite.
“Our’Healthier by Dole’recipe series is about helping people make better dietary and light meal choices on the most difficult dietary occasions. At Dole, we prove that holiday celebrations are fun, delicious, and healthy at the same time, “says Marcus.
“From the gluten-free version to the vegetarian version of the classic Shepherds pie to the avocado’shamrock’smoothies, make your family the healthiest, tastiest, and most eco-friendly of this year’s St. Patrick’s Day. I’m inviting you. “
The doll’s St. Patrick’s Day and March Go Green recipes are:
Individual Turkish Sweet Potato Shepherds Pie (Gluten Free):
Dole’s beloved Irish classic entree features DOLE® sweet potatoes and is gluten-free.
Avocado “Shamrock” Smoothie (Vegetarian and Gluten Free):
Looking for a healthy drink that fits the green theme of St. Patrick’s Day? Try this delicious smoothie made with DOLE® Spring Mix, Tropical Gold® Pineapple and Avocado.
Leprechaun Smoothie Bowl (Vegetarian and Gluten Free):
This leprechaun-style bowl is a great way to get into a fun and healthy holiday spirit!
Mushroom lovers Shepherd’s Pie (vegan and gluten free):
A gluten-free, vegan version of the classic Shepherd’s pie with DOLE® mushrooms, potatoes, carrots, celery, cauliflower and more.
Rainbow Smoothies (Vegetarian and Gluten Free):
Legend has it that a gold jar is hidden at the end of every rainbow! This smoothie is rich in fruits and vegetables, free of vegetarians and gluten, so it’s worth a pot of gold.
Citrus green salad (vegetables):
The sweetness of citrus and the slight texture of onions and nuts make it a pleasant taste.
Fig & Green Tart (Vegetarian):
The flavor combination ignites with this delicious vegetarian dish!
Multicooker Asparagus Risotto and Spinach-Broccoli Pest (Vegetarian):
Turn green and try the doll’s asparagus risotto and spinach-broccoli pesto meal. Not only is it delicious, it’s also vegetarian.
Spring Green Shoot (Vegan and Gluten Free):
This salad is packed with green ingredients and is made from DOLE® baby spinach, arugula, asparagus, avocado, raspberries and edamame, topped with sherry lemon vinaigrette.
Green slime cycle (vegetarian):
A perfect refreshing dessert to help celebrate and celebrate everything in green for an Irish green-themed holiday.
Marcus also provides tips for practicing “living greens” in a blog post on Doll’s website. This includes research on how access to the green environment can help reduce unhealthy thirst.
See Marcus’ Green Does a Lotof Good and other articles on healthy living on Dole’s blog at www.dole.com.
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