Random topic: Greens. I'm on this kick where I want to try new produce to keep from getting bored. I would like to try greens since they are supposed to be so good for you. Being from PA originally, I wasn't brought up eating greens. Once in a while my Mom would make wilted kale with olive oil and garlic but that's it. I've made kale chips at home. I've had different "mystery" greens in salad mix that I really don't know what they were. Most I liked but some were bitter. I would like to experiment with different kinds and different ways of preparing them. Healthy ways. Not the fattening "southern" greens with bacon and ham. I know that I also don't wan't the waterlogged greens cooked in alot of liquid. I guess I'll scour the internet for a recipe that sounds good and give it a try. Any suggestions?
I MUST exercise tonight! I skipped last night because I had a headache and I regret it. This morning I wrote a note to myself on the chalkboard in my kitchen saying: "Exercise! It will only take a couple of minutes." It's true. What's a measly 30 minutes? It will be over in no time. Now to do it.
I LOVE greens. Gotta tell you, though, you can make delicious collard greens with very little fat and the pot 'liquor' that's left behind is delicious with a bit of healthy corn bread crumbled on top.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is beet greens. (In your picture, the one on the left is a baby beet green) Cut off the tops and clean them really well--they have a lot of mud and grit on them--finely slice them and saute with a dab of olive oil and then top with a sprinkle of shelled sunflower seeds.
Mel - thanks for the tip! That sounds really good. I've been eating them in salad mix but never knew what they were. I'm going to try your suggestion.
ReplyDeleteSunny, I try my best to leave produce in its natural state. No cooking, if possible. I alter it by the dressings I use...and I've started making my own dressings since I realized how much MSG and sulfites are in bottled dressing. Might want to give that a try, too! And steaming is your best cooking-method-friend for any veggies. Try different spices to spice it up. Look into Penzey's; they have GREAT spices, including many delicious no-salt varieties! :D
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sunny! I've gotten into this kick with making my own dressing recently, too. I'm currently obsessed with a Balsamic Viniagrette recipe that I found on Food Network. It is SO GOOD! It's just olive oil, balsamic vinegar, S&P, chopped garlic and a little brown sugar. Sweet, tangy and delicious!
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