More Greens!

The CSA season is underway, and here in Colorado, we have a lot of greens! Were you able to use all the greens last week? If you are not used to eating so many greens, it can be a challenge to get through them all before the next ones arrive. Here are some ideas for adding greens to your day beyond the salad.

Add spinach to scrambled eggs.
Add greens to oatmeal or other cooked grains for a savory breakfast. Top with sausage or an egg.
Add spinach or chard to a smoothie.
Finely chop arugula or kale and add to pasta or rice dishes.
Substitute arugula or cilantro for basil in your favorite pesto recipe.
Experiment with different dressings and sauces.

Do you have other ideas? Share them here.

Spring Pesto

4 cups (packed) arugula, cilantro, spinach or other greens (or a combination)
¼ cup walnuts, roasted
¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
1 clove garlic or a few stalks of green garlic or spring onions
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
Splash of lemon juice
Sea salt and pepper to taste

Mix all ingredients in a food processor. Enjoy on pasta or whole grains, as a sandwich spread, pizza sauce or add more oil and use as a salad dressing.

Original recipe by Ryah Nabielski, 2010