According to the latest USDA nutritional guidelines, dark green vegetables should be a significant component of your vegetable intake. Collard greens, mustard greens, dandelion greens, beet greens, spinach, chard, and kale are just a few of the dark green vegetables that are a rich in vitamins (K, C, E, and many of the B vitamins), minerals (like iron, calcium, potassium, and magnesium), and phyto-nutrients. In order to maximize nutritional value and flavor, use these simple SparkRecipes. Sauteed Garlic & Greens Roasted Kale Chips Stir-fried Kale with Slivered Carrots Kale and Potato Hash Spinach Burgers World's Best Spinach and Artichoke Dip Beet Greens cakes Chef Meg's Creamy Green Enchiladas WildfireWench's Stir-Fried Mustard Greens Swiss Chard Italian Wraps Spinach Brownies For more suggestions read “Getting Your Greens.” What is your favorite dark leafy green recipe? Want more great recipes from fellow SparkPeople members? Be sure to subscribe to SparkPeople’s Recipe of the Day email. Click here to sign up! Did you know SparkRecipes is now on Facebook? Click here to "Like" us! |
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