We all know the benefits of eating more greens. They’re packed with fiber and vitamins, but getting them into a diet can be tough. A person can eat only so many salads a week. We’re here to help solve the problem. Featuring recipes with spinach, kale, collard greens, and Swiss Chard, here are 17 ways to get your greens.
"Zuppa Toscana is a soup we love to get at Italian restaurants. This hearty made from scratch recipe is better than what you'll find at that chain restaurant. It's creamy with bits of crunchy, fresh kale in every bite. The sausage adds a spicy kick and there's a hint of smoky flavor from the bacon. Serve with garlic bread and you have a comforting Italian meal." - The Kitchen Crew
"This healthy dish is very versatile and easy to throw together. The meat can be changed to any kind of sausage and kale would work for the greens. If you can tolerate cheese, it would be very tasty sprinkled over the top." - Marty
"Spinach and artichoke dip is one of my favourite snacks and I hardly need an excuse to keep trying to enjoy it for dinner and this spinach and artichoke baked chicken is the perfect to do so. This recipe is quite literally chicken breasts topped with spinach and artichoke dip that is baked in the oven until the chicken is cooked and all of the cheese in the dip has melted." - The Kitchen Crew
"Pasta dishes are always a hit at our house. This is a good recipe for those who favor vegetable dishes for dinner, or for others as a side dish. You can do it all in one pan! If you like bacon, crumble some cooked bacon on top for an extra treat. It is rich in flavor so serve with some homemade bread and you will have a full meal." - Sena
"If you love spinach & flaky pastry, this is for you. It so simple too, if I do say so myself!" - Denise
"Bacon Kale Mac n Cheese is the ultimate comfort food. It has creamy cheese, salty bacon, sautéed kale and topped with buttery, crunchy crushed crackers. Mouth-watering!" - Paula
"I've always loved this dip, I just wanted to make my own version. So this was my crack at it and it was delicious! I will never buy it again! Eat it cold or serve it hot and bubbly -- either way, it's delicious!" - Bre
"This is a yummy addition to traditional collard green recipes. Our children love it, so will you!" - Tiffany
"Mushrooms, cheese and tomatoes are a fabulous combination of flavours. There are plenty of different ways to enjoy these ingredients together and one of my favourites are these spinach and ricotta stuffed portobello mushrooms in tomato sauce." - Kevin
"This savory, simple to make muffin is a great way to use leftover ham. The ham and cheese add plenty of saltiness to the muffin and we loved the flavor of the fresh baby spinach. These delicious muffins are moist and tender with a slight buttery flavor." - The Kitchen Crew
"This has been a family favorite for many years made with rice. We are now eating 'Slow Carb' and substitute red lentils for rice and still love it! Make it without the sausage for a side dish or with the sausage for a main dish." - Peggy Sue
"I love beautiful, colorful salads with a healthy dose of protein to make a perfect meal. This is one of my favorites. The salad has a just-cooked tuna steak plopped on top." - Lynnie
"Fresh, vibrant, and healthy, Creamy Mexican Kale Slaw is great as a side or piled high on your tacos. This slaw is loaded with flavor and satisfying!" - Paula
"This spinach salad is delightful. The seared salmon pairs well with the spinach salad and the light Bleu cheese dressing. Although the seasoning is the salmon is minimal, it's delicious. The salad dressing is creamy and loaded with Bleu cheese flavor, but it's not heavy." - The Kitchen Crew
"The pork is cooked to tender perfection with a slight smokiness and sweet balance. The root beer reduction and BBQ sauce are perfect on top of the tender pork. The kale chips are crispy with a smoky/sweet flavor." - The Kitchen Crew
"Quick, healthy greens that taste great." - Don
"My Grandma Ollie-Belle made the best 'greens.' This recipe is as close to hers as I could come. The 'pot-liquor' is the key to great greens!! Serve with fresh green onions and black-eyed peas with rice." - Sheila