Ahhh, greens!
Spinach. Kale. Chard. Collards. Mustard, Beet and Turnip Greens.
I am finding many people at the Charlottesville City Market who love to share their love for greens. Whether it is roasted, sauteed, wilted, baked, blended, or just thrown in a salad,,,,everyone has their favorite way to eat greens!
Tender greens (i.e. spinach, chard or beet greens) are delicious sauteed. Holly shared a recipe that calls for sauteed tender greens in olive oil, with onion, crushed red pepper, sea salt and garlic and then add granny smith apples right at the end for a tart crunch. Mmmmm.
Most other greens (Kale, Collards or Turnip greens)don't do well with sauteing and are better steamed or boiled. (they don't have enough moisture in them and just burn if sauteed)
Curly Kale is a favorite for tossing in olive oil and roasting in the oven with sea salt for about ten minutes to make kale chips (kids love them)
I was introduced to Lacinato (or Dinosaur) Kale this year that seems to be a favorite among market goers. It is sweeter and milder than the typical curly kale and it is dark green and rich with nutrients. And the general consensus is that it is "Delish!" This type of kale is quickly becoming a favorite for my "green smoothies".
Please feel free to share your love for greens and your favorite greens recipe! As greens are prolific in the garden right now, I am willing to try any new recipes...please share!
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Okay, I'll go first...My favorite is a green smoothie (Lacinato Kale is perfect for this): handful of (any) greens, a cup of water and 2 cups of your favorite fruit (I prefer strawberries, blueberries and peaches) and maybe a dash of honey or agave nectar to sweeten
ReplyDeleteBacon Grease, Salt, Greens, Water. Boil'em. Put in a bowl. Add a little vinegar and a little more salt. Enjoy! :)
ReplyDeleteI like to add any variety of greens to my plain Iceburg or Romaine salads. Not only does it add flavor and texture but it makes one bea-u-tiful salad, (especially beet greens or rainbow chard)!
ReplyDeleteI also will always throw some into any soup I'm making just to get that extra dose of iron.