Best green eats ever : delicious recipes for nutrient-rich leafy greens, high in antioxidants and more PDF
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For all of us who strive to do better BEST GREEN EATS EVER CONTENTS PREFACE FOREWORD green basics PART ONE: Why Eat Greens? Which Greens Do What? Local, Seasonal, and Organic: What’s What and Does It Matter? Setting Up Your Kitchen for Success Forget About a One-Size-Fits-All Diet green recipes PART TWO: Chapter 1: Soups Zucchini Basil Soup Raw Green Soup Sweet Pea Soup Coconut Curry with Bok Choy and Chicken Raw Green Gazpacho Asparagus and Spinach Soup Creamy Spinach Soup with Egg Boats Chapter 2: Salads Shredded Chicken and Napa Cabbage Salad Warm Beet Greens, Beet, and Walnut Salad Arugula, Grapefruit, and Goat Cheese Salad Arugula, Lentil, Goat Cheese, and Crispy Apple Salad Green Slaw with Soba Noodles Dandelions with Wild Salmon Grilled Caesar Salad Summery Kale Salad Pumpkin and Kale Salad Israeli Salad Warm Winter Salad with Millet Sardine Salad Super-Simple Pea Shoot Salad with Radishes Chapter 3: Sides Baked Brussels Sprouts with Apple Spicy and Tangy Roasted Brussels Sprouts Honey Mustard Brussels Sprouts Brussels Sprouts Salad with Pear and Bacon Sautéed Kale Collard Greens with Leek and Almonds Steamed Collard Greens with Almond Sauce Steamed Vegetables with Tahini Swiss Chard with Lemon and Ginger Steamed Cabbage with Dulse Butter Green Cauliflower “Rice” Cauliflower Tabbouleh Sautéed Fiddleheads Broccolini, Cherry Tomato, and Kale Skillet Roasted Broccoli with Parmesan Chapter 4: Snacks & Sauces Coconutty Kale Chips Vegan Cheesy Kale Chips Whole-Leaf Kale Chips Salt & Vinegar Kale Chips Lime and Chili Kale Chips Brussels Sprout Chips Cheesy Vegan Spinach Dip Green Hummus Dandelion Pesto Creamy Avocado Dip, Sauce, or Dressing Chapter 5: Mains Green Lasagna Fried Rice with Greens Spring Risotto with Asparagus and Spring Greens Raw Collard Greens Wraps with Tamarind Sauce Summer Rolls with Un-Peanut Sauce Cabbage Rolls with Shrimp Zucchini “Pasta” with Pesto Green Frittata Gluten-Free Pasta with Greens and Mushroom Sauté A Bowl Full of Goodness Spring Comfort Pasta Chapter 6: Treats Green Lemon Sorbet Green Smoothie Beets and Greens Juice Green Smoothie Breakfast Bowl Frozen Green Juice Popsicles Green and Creamy Popsicles Peachy Popsicles Greenola Zucchini Chocolate Squares Zucchini Kale Muffins INDEX ACKNOWLEDGMENTS PREFACE Wow, have things changed since I wrote my first book, Best Green Drinks Ever, just one year ago. I’ve become a mom and a published author. And I no longer have lots of time to hang out in my kitchen uninterrupted. This book is a result of that. In my new and full life as a mom, time is precious, and a healthy diet is vital for all of us to stay energized and sane, and for my little guy to grow big and strong. This is how I cook. My dinner goal is always to get a delicious, nutritious meal on the table for my little family in as little time as possible, and try to have fun while doing it. That means keeping things simple, using fresh ingredients that require less “processing,” and opting for cooking techniques that are fast. Cooking dinner in my house often involves chopping sweet potatoes while my son, Felix, pulls himself up on my pants (or pulls my pants off—either way) or swishing kale in my salad spinner while he’s on the floor re-sorting our recycling and banging what has now become his measuring cups. Who needs fancy toys, right? The recipes in this book are based on meals that I make every day. They are inspired by some of my favorite restaurants and health-food spots, my travels around the world, my endless hours spent reading food blogs and cookbooks (that was all before I became a mom), and, of course, my absolute love for all things green. From kale to avocados, I just can’t get enough. What is this obsession with greens? You might ask. And rightfully so. Well, first of all, dark, leafy greens are some of the most nutrient-dense foods per calorie you can find. They are full of minerals, antioxidants, fiber, protein, and chlorophyll and generally make me feel awesome. They also help protect us from environmental damage, support our bodies’ natural detox process (which we all need in this modern world), and even prevent cancer. But the reason for my obsession with greens goes beyond even that. Greens are the antidote to all the heavier, starchy, rich, and processed foods so many of us eat too much of. They bring something vibrant, uplifting, and bright to our plate. As opposed to white and processed foods, greens are fresh, living, and fibrous. If you’re
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