10 St. Patrick’s Day Green Produce Picks with Great OptUP Scores
Mar 17, 2019, Updated May 26, 2021
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Load your plate with lots of green goodness this St. Patrick’s Day! Lucky for us green fruits and veggies are praised for being high in fiber, folate, iron, and vitamins A and C. Check out these naturally green recipes that are nutritious, delicious, and feature produce items with high OptUP scores. So go ahead and celebrate guilt-free!
Kale
OptUP Score – 96
- High in vitamin A and C
- Fat free and low calorie
- Good source of iron, calcium, and potassium
- 20 calories per serving
RECIPE: Cheesy Kale Penne
Baby Bok Choy
OptUP Score – 92
- High in vitamin A and C
- Fat free and low calorie
- Good source of folate, calcium, fiber, and iron
- 25 calories per serving
RECIPE: Ramen Soup with Baby Bok Choy
Baby Spinach
OptUP Score – 90
- High in vitamin A and C
- Fat free and low calorie
- Good source of iron, folate, fiber, calcium, and magnesium
- 20 calories per serving
RECIPE: Tuscan Spinach Salad
Asparagus
OptUP Score – 92
- High in vitamin A and C
- Fat free and low calorie
- Good source of folate
- 20 calories per serving
RECIPE: Asparagus with Parmesan
Kiwi
OptUP Score – 92
- High in vitamin C and E
- Low fat
- Good source of potassium
- 90 calories per serving
RECIPE: Mango Kiwi Salsa
Green Bell Pepper
OptUP Score – 90
- High in vitamin C
- Fat free and low calorie
- Good source of fiber
- 25 calories per serving
RECIPE: Stuffed Green Peppers
Avocado
OptUP Score – 100
- Heart Healthy
- Source of “good” fats, low in saturated fat
- Good source of fiber, folate, and potassium
- 80 calories per serving
RECIPE: Avocado Toast
Broccoli
OptUP Score – 92
- High in vitamin A and C
- Fat free and low calorie
- Good source of fiber, folate, and potassium
- 35 calories per serving
RECIPE: Roasted Broccoli with Tahini and Lemon
Green Cabbage
OptUP Score – 92
- High in vitamin C
- Fat free and low calorie
- Good source of calcium and iron
- 25 calories per serving
RECIPE: Oven-Roasted Green Cabbage
Brussels Sprouts
OptUP Score – 96
- High in vitamin C
- Low fat and low calorie
- Good source of fiber and folate
- 40 calories per serving
RECIPE: Burrata Cheese Brussels Sprouts Salad
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Which of these green fruits and veggies will you use to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day? Share in the comments below.
