Sunday, March 4, 2012

The Great Kale/ Chard Debate!

You know about kale. You know about swiss chard. Well, did you know that there's a huge debate going on in the food industry about these two SuperGreens?  Really? No? Well, I lied. There is no big debate about these veggies. But now that I have your attention, read on.
Dark greens are packed with good stuff for your body. Go here to read about kale. Go here to read about chard.
Now that you know a little about these two power houses, check out these recipes for some inspiration for kale.
And look here for some great chard recipes.

The key when cooking with these greens, is to keep it simple. As I write this, I'm making a kale and egg white omelet. Very easy to make -- chop the kale into 1/2" bites, steam in a fry pan until browned, add a little olive oil, fresh lemon, Mrs Dash Onion, and sriracha (if you like heat), then 3 oz of egg white (or an egg, but just the white makes a really light meal.