"Pot of Gold" Recipes for St. Patrick's Day! Wear your green, but keep your food and drinks golden with these 28 bright and brilliant recipes!
Green everything on St. Patrick's Day is so yesterday. While everyone else it busy going green, head directly for the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow this year!
From refreshing {and even good for you!} drinks to cocktails to golden dinner and snack ideas, I'm sharing recipes from around the web that bring some glimmer to your grub. I've also got an easy dinnertime idea that will help you go for the gold: Simple, yet exotic, Curried Brown Rice with Zucchini!
Brown rice keeps it hearty and filling along with a decent dose of veggies to offset the green beer you might find yourself sipping. Curry powder lends a golden hue to the dish, while cumin makes it warm and inviting. Raisins add a sweet little surprise in every bite and balance out the flavors perfectly. Serve alongside chicken or fish for a complete dinner! {Scroll to the bottom of the post for the recipe.}
No matter which recipe you choose to make, you'll be "lucky" to have any leftovers! 😉
Curried Brown Rice with Zucchini
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- ½ medium onion diced
- 1 large or 2 medium zucchini cut into large dice
- ⅓ cup carrot grated
- 2 tablespoons raisins
- 1 cup brown rice
- 1 ¼ cups water
- ½ teaspoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Juice of ½ a lime
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Optional: ¼ cup sliced or slivered almonds for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and zucchini, and cook until onion is translucent and veggies are just tender, about 7-9 minutes. Stir in carrot and raisins and cook for another minute. Set aside.
- Meanwhile in a medium pot, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over high heat. When oil is rippling, add brown rice and stir to coat with oil. Toast lightly for about a minute.
- Add water, curry powder, cumin, lime, and salt, and stir well. Bring to a boil and cover with lid. Reduce heat to medium and cook until most of the water has absorbed, then reduce heat to low and let steam until rice is tender.*
- When rice is fully cooked, toss zucchini mixture with rice mixture in a large bowl or serving dish. Sprinkle with almonds for crunch and garnish.
Notes
Smoothies & Drinks
{All recipes listed clockwise from upper left corner}
- Luscious Lemon Cheesecake Smoothie from A Virtual Vegan
- Mango Ginger Turmeric Smoothie from Lively Table
- Honey Citrus Detox Elixir from Cali Girl Cooking
- Spiced Golden Milk from The Worktop
Cocktails
- Turmeric Gin Ginger Cocktail from Cali Girl Cooking
- Meyer Lemon French 75 from Pinch and Swirl
- Mango Habanero Whiskey Sour from Grey is the New Black
- Pineapple Cider Rum Cocktail from Rhubarbarians
{From Left to Right}
- Peach Gin Fizz Cocktails from The Girl on Bloor
- Pot of Gold Mojito from Mom Noms
- Orange Pomelo Turmeric Mojito from Meg is Well
- Midas Touch Cocktail from The View from Great Island
Savory Dishes & Bites
- Somali Corn in Coconut Sauce from Tara's Multicultural Table
- Saffron Prawn Linguine from Sprinkles & Sprouts
- Roasted Curry Cauliflower from Bourbon & Honey
- Coconut Curry Cauliflower Stew with Potatoes & Cashews from Rhubarbarians
- One Pot Spicy Vegetable Rice from A Virtual Vegan
- Lemon Mascarpone Risotto from Platings & Pairings
- Golden Beet Gratin from Running to the Kitchen
- Radiant Bok Choy Soup from The View from Great Island
- Indian Spiced Roasted Chickpeas from The Cook's Pyjamas
- Curried Brown Rice with Zucchini (Scroll up for recipe)
- Mac & Cheese Bites from Taste and See
- Golden Beet & Avocado Toast from Caroline's Cooking
Desserts
- Champagne Creme Brulee from The Girl on Bloor
- Vegan Mango Ice Cream with Pistachios from Cooking Curries
- Mango Mousse Parfait from Vegetarian Gastronomy
- Saffron Pear Cake from Mon Petit Four
Tara says
Great roundup! Thanks for sharing my Somali Corn!
thekitchenprep says
Thanks, Tara! Your recipe is beautiful, thanks for letting me include it. 🙂
Kaleigh @ Lively Table says
All of those cocktails are so gorgeous! Great roundup!
thekitchenprep says
Aren't they? I thought everyone's photos were stunning! Thanks for popping by!
Holly says
YUM - this is one beautiful grouping of recipes! Can't wait to try them! Thanks so much for including me!
thekitchenprep says
Thanks, Holly! I'm looking forward to trying them, too! Thanks for contributing!
Meg | Meg is Well says
Thanks so much for including me! It's such a nice change from green and an awesome idea. I'm sure you'll start a trend!
thekitchenprep says
Aw, thanks Meg! I hope you're right, especially because all of these recipes look so delicious! Thanks for letting me share yours!
Marissa says
Seriously the end of the rainbow here - creative idea and absolutely gorgeous post. I want to try everything!! Thank you so much for including my French 75s...wish I could make you one myself!
thekitchenprep says
Thank you, Marissa! That would be amazing, but I'll settle for following your recipe! 🙂 Thanks for sharing!