Ingredient Spotlight: Leafy Greens

Welcome to all of you joining us for Ingredient Spotlight this week! Today’s feature ingredient – Leafy Greens. 

I can’t tell you how much we love spinach and kale.  Spinach is our go-to green.  We add it to almost every dish we make.  We keep it stocked in our freezer at all times (did you know you can easily freeze fresh spinach?!), and I love knowing you can toss it in casseroles, pizza, soup and more without changing the flavor!

Facts about Spinach

• 1 C spinach packs 36% of your iron needs for 1 day
• 1 C spinach contains roughly 245 grams of calcium

Facts about Kale

• 1 C Kale contains 200% of your daily vitamin C needs
• Kale comes from the same botanical family as broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts and mustard!  In fact, all these come from the same species. 
• Kale’s health benefits are enhanced when cooked

How do we enjoy these leafy greens? 

Kale Chips. A great alternative to potato chips.  Make a big batch for movie night! 

Mushroom & Kale Stroganoff. 

Spinach Squares.

Creamy Spinach Dip

Make-Ahead Spinach & Pasta Bake.

How about you?  What recipes do you have for kale and spinach or other leafy greens?  Link them up below!

Let's see those recipes!

1. Spinach Kim Chi	2. Kale Chips	3. Spinach Patties	4. Chili Lime Kale Chips
5. Spinach and Tuna Fettuccine Alfredo	6. Garlic Shrimp Pasta with Tomatoes and Greens	7. Spinach Mushroom and Goat Cheese Pizza	8. Sauteed Kale
9. Kale Salad	10. Sauteed Kale	11. Pork Chops and Kale	12. My Favorite Green Smoothie
13. Spinach Lasagna	14. Spring Salad - with Homemade Dressing

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