Winter Greens Healthy Food Guide

Peak season: Spring, Fall, Winter

Recipe shown above: Grits & Greens Casserole

Dark leafy greens, such as kale, chard and collards, thrive in the chill of winter when the rest of the produce section looks bleak. If you’ve avoided these nutritious greens because of their bitter reputations, pair them with judicious amounts of intensely flavorful ingredients—like feta cheese, bacon and walnuts—to balance their bitterness. Now is the time to celebrate the dark side this winter and welcome these beautiful greens into your kitchen.

Healthy Recipes with Winter Greens

What you get

Dark leafy greens are particularly rich in vitamins A, C and K. Collards, mustard greens and escarole are also excellent sources of folate, important for women of child-bearing age.

Tips

Shopping Tip: Look for crisp, brightly colored greens; avoid those that are wilted or blemished. Bunches of smaller-sized leaves are often sweeter.