Lettuce greens made into a heart

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Grab the Green
Yeah, we know you already know the nutritional value of a nice bunch of fresh, leafy greens. But when was the last time you added a new green to your repertoire or prepared familiar ones in a fresh way? Today, challenge yourself to whip up a festival of green flavors, using some of these tips:
  • Sauté seasonal greens with garlic and pine nuts
  • Blend exotic summertime greens like mizuna or arugula into salad
  • Be sure to stock frozen spinach for sprinkling on pizzas, stuffing in omelets or dressing up white-bean soups
  • Chop swiss chard and sprinkle over homemade Greek tzatziki