How to Cook with Greens Like Kale, Chard & Collards
Supergreens like kale, collards, spinach, swiss chard, and mustard greens are a healthy, delicious addition to any meal
Did kale start the supergreens movement? Maybe. But kale salad isn't the only dark, leafy vegetable we've been incorporating into our healthier cooking lately. That old standby, spinach, has found its way into our smoothies. We've plucked the tops off of beets and turnips and incorporated them into our dinners. Mustard greens have tickled our noses in salads. Even that old-school Southern standby, collards, make a cameo. But if you're not already familiar with the verdant section of the produce aisle, you might be intimidated. We're here to help: check out the slideshow for everything you need to know about these vitamin-packed supergreens, from identifying them to incorporating them into your meals.
Alison Roman is a former senior food editor for Bon Appétit and columnist for the New York Times cooking section. She is the author of bestselling cookbooks Nothing Fancy, Dining In, and Sweet Enough and the host and producer of CNN’s (More Than) A Cooking Show with Alison Roman, the creator of a bi-weekly ... Read More