3 Ways to Add More Greens into Your Week

Spring is a great time to add more greens to your plate, and it doesn’t have to mean eating plain salads every day. It can be as simple as blending a handful of spinach into your smoothie or tossing fresh herbs into dinner. Leafy greens are packed with fiber and nutrients like vitamins A, C, and K. The key is keeping them convenient, flavorful, and part of meals you are already making.

Keep scrolling for three simple ways to get more greens on your plate this week!

Upgrade WOT you already made

 Instead of reinventing your meal plan, add greens to the recipes you already love. This works because it takes away the overwhelm.

Try this:

• Blend a handful of spinach into smoothies. You will not taste it, promise.
• Stir chopped kale into soups, pasta, or chili during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
• Top pizza, tacos, or grain bowls with arugula for a peppery bite.
• Finish roasted vegetables with fresh parsley, dill, or cilantro.

Build One Big, Greens-Based Meal

Choose one day a week to build a meal around greens. Make it hearty, not skimpy. One simple greens-focused dinner can often stretch into lunch the next day.

We love:

• Kale, Butternut Squash + Pomegranate Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing
• Arugula Blueberry Avocado Salad with Mint Lime Vinaigrette
• Farro, Kale & Pistachio Salad
• Vegan Quinoa Bowl with Chile Cilantro Sauce

Keep “Quick Greens” on Hand

Sometimes the easiest win is a 5-minute side. A quick sauté of garlic and spinach with olive oil and a squeeze of lemon can turn any meal into a more balanced plate.

Stock your kitchen with:

• Pre-washed spinach or mixed greens
• Frozen spinach for soups and sauces
• Microgreens to sprinkle over eggs or avocado toast
• Broccoli or green beans that can steam while dinner cooks

Pro tip: Wash and prep greens as soon as you get home from the store. When they are clean and ready, you are much more likely to use them.

Enjoy!

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