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?
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