Get Your Greens

Spring is such an exciting time of year. Full of promise, the season welcomes the first of the crop as green shoots begin to poke their heads through the soil. At grocery stores and farmers markets, the first of the new-season fresh produce will begin to appear―much of it green.

We’ll be treated to the first fresh, crunchy peas of the season, peppery arugula, leafy greens, and a host of herbs. And with those greens come plenty of healthy vitamins, antioxidants, and fibre.

Green vegetables are nothing if not diverse. So don’t worry if broccoli isn’t your particular favourite. There are plenty of other green wonders to choose from.

Take leafy greens. Whether you prefer the strong flavours of mustard greens, the sharp, slight nuttiness of arugula, or the delicate sweetness of butter lettuce, there is a leaf for every taste and application. But getting your greens doesn’t mean you’re restricted to a life of salads.

You can look beyond the leafy to flavourful and fibre-full asparagus, peas, beans, and fiddleheads. Their cooking applications are also diverse―the pea, for example, can be cooked, puréed for soup, or yes, added to a salad for an added flavourful crunch.

Read on to explore these six gorgeous green recipes that will offer delicious choices so you can incorporate more green into your life.