Top 7 Vegetarian and Vegan Irish Recipes for St. Patrick's Day

A simple potato and leek soup recipe. Leeks add a surprising amount of flavor when added to soup, and this is a simple yet traditional soup recipe for making Irish leek and potato soup. For a heartier soup, you could add in some diced veggies, but this simple leek soup recipe is just flavorful enough as it is, and doesn't need any additional flavors.

I call this Irish recipe "happy" because it calls for just a bit under 12 oz of beer, meaning you need to take a sip before using. Careful- just a taste! A vegan beer bread recipe perfect for St. Patrick's Day!

Beef and Guinness stew, an Irish pub favorite, gets a vegetarian makeover in this recipe, using seitan instead of beef to absorb all that rich stout flavor. Yum! The flavor of the beer is very strong in this recipe, so I've suggest using half the amount of Guinness and adding an equal amount of vegetable broth if you aren't a Guinness fan. If you're keeping to a pure vegan diet, note that Guinness is made using some animal products in the refining process, so it isn't technically vegan.

Colcannon is a traditional Irish side dish, and this version is both vegetarian and vegan. Make this recipe for St. Patrick's Day, or anyday that you are longing for a wee taste of Ireland. Or, if you prefer, try this vegan Irish colcannon recipe which uses kale instead of cabbage. Not as traditional, but still tasty, and full of nutrient-rich kale greens.
See also: Video Recipe: How to Make Irish Colcannon

No Irish meal would be complete without a bit of spirits, right? With just a few simple ingredients, this recipe for a non-dairy vegan Irish coffee is the perfect end to your meal, or the perfect start for a lively evening!