Incorporating more greens into your meals is a big step towards a healthier lifestyle, but cooking with these power players can be intimidating if you’re not used to working with leafy greens like kale, spinach, or Swiss chard. But it’s so much easier – and so much tastier – than you think! We’ve found some great recipes that pack a powerful punch when it comes to flavor, and they also sneak in a big dose of leafy greens. You’re gonna’ love these!
Sausage and Swiss Chard Pasta
Switch up pasta night with this delightful dish from Taste of Home that includes an entire bunch of uber healthy Swiss chard. You’ll get loads of flavors in this dish from ingredients like Italian sausage, fennel, red onion, portobello, and more. Toss it altogether with orecchiette pasta and you’ve got a winning dish on your hands loaded with healthy greens!
One-Pan Creamy Chicken and Spinach
Is there anything more comforting than creamy chicken? This great one-pan Italian dish from The Girl Who Ate Everything contains a whopping three cups of spinach so you’re getting a serious serving of greens. But trust us, you’ll be more focused on the creamy sauce this chicken is swimming in! It only takes about 20 minutes to make. Pour this over pasta or if you’re feeling extra healthy, try it over cauliflower rice. Yum!
Lebanese Lentil Soup
This Lebanese lentil soup is packed with flavorful feel-good ingredients like green lentils, sweet potato, ginger, garlic, and lemon. It also sneaks in six cups of your favorite greens – kale, Swiss chard or any other leafy green will work here. Bonus: you’ll have plenty of leftovers, which you can freeze for up to six months.
Beef and Bok Choy Stir Fry
This delicious beef and Bok choy stir-fry from Spend with Pennies will put a little pep in your step at dinnertime. This recipe contains four cups of Bok choy – a super tasty way to get more greens into your life. This stir-fry is made in a single skillet so clean up couldn’t be easier!
White Bean Spinach Soup
This comforting soup from Crowded Kitchen is like a warm hug in a bowl! Get your daily dose of greens with this soup that packs in four cups of spinach – it also delivers 16 grams of fiber per serving! You can substitute kale or Swiss chard if preferred. This dish can be stirred up in just 30 minutes and can be frozen in airtight containers for up to six months.
One Pot Chicken and Artichoke Cavatappi
We’re all about one-pot dishes and here’s another great one! This chicken and artichoke cavatappi from Skinnytaste is a powerhouse when it comes to nutrition. Not only does this dish contain healthy artichoke hearts, but it’s also got six whole cups of kale. You can use spinach in place of the kale if you prefer. You can also sub the cavatappi with rotini or penne instead.
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