I am always looking for yummy ways to get more dark green leafy vegetables into me and my family. Dark green leafy vegetables are incredible healthy, they are full of vitamins and minerals like calcium, potassium, vitamin A and C, and iron.
1. Kale Chips. If you think you don’t like kale, try these chips. Baked this way, the kale becomes brittle and crisp. It’s practically a comfort food with it’s salty crunchy bite. (other greens such as chard are delicious made this way, as well)
1 bunch curly kale
1 tbs extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Preheat the oven to 375* F. Wash and dry the kale. Cut out the tough inside core of the kale leaves and cut the leaves in large pieces. Place kale on baking sheet, drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper (be careful not to over-salt because the kale shrinks considerably in the oven). Bake kale for 15-20 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally to avoid burning. Bake until crisp.
2. Chard with Vinegar. My friend Amanda taught me how to cook chard this way. It is easy and delicious. Thanks Amanda.
1 head of Swiss chard
1 to 1 1/2 tsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
Wash the Swiss chard. Cut out the tough inner stalk and cut the leaves into large pieces. Steam over boiling water for about 4-6 minutes until soft and wilted. Sprinkle with vinegar, oil, and salt and pepper. Enjoy.
How do you like your greens?
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