Leafy green vegetables like spinach, kale, and collard greens are well known for their wealth of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, particularly vitamin K. Not to mention that their vibrant color can make your meal stand out and brighten up those winter days! Try five of our favorite winter green recipes here.
Winter Greens Gratin
This recipe from Bon Appétit just screams cozy goodness. The fact that it makes 8 to 10 servings is perfect for families or keeping it all to yourself and enjoying leftovers for days! What’s more, blanching the mustard greens and kale ahead of time helps to keep their color.
Creamy Pumpkin Pasta with Kale and Sausage Breadcrumbs
Savory, hearty, and healthy don’t often come in the same recipe, so we made our own at Goodtaste. It’s even surprisingly easy to throw together using canned pumpkin puree and the option to swap in chopped broccolini or roasted Brussels sprouts if you don’t have kale on hand.
Marinated Kale Jar Salad
The perfect way to mix up your lunchtime routine, literally. This Goodtaste recipe is not just a pretty package, it can also be refrigerated up to 12 hours making it easy to prep the night before. Hot tip: tuck a square piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap under the lid to keep the toasted cashews dry and crisp.
Clam-and-Oyster Pan Roast
When the word “sop” is used in a recipe description, it tells you two things: One, that the dish is likely Southern-inspired; and two, that it’s going to be worth every bite. As is the case with this Food & Wine recipe that weaves steamed clams with traditional New Orleans creamed oysters on a bed of sop-worthy winter greens and savory broth.
Spinach Turkey Meatballs
Spaghetti night takes on a whole new meaning with this recipe from Taste of Home. If you don’t have fresh spinach, frozen works in a pinch too. Plus, the dish is so easy to make that you can prepare several batches at once and then freeze the extras for later – you’ll be so glad you did because everyone will definitely want more!
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