Category Archives: Cooking Greens

Spigarello Spaghetti

Posted on August 16, 2016 by blackdirtrecipes

Bewildered by Spigarello?  It’s a relative of Broccoli and has a slightly sharp taste reminiscent of Broccoli Rabe.   INGREDIENTS 1 bunch Spigarello, remove thick stems, wash and rough chop 1 package spaghetti 1 bottle of dry red wine (we used Zinfandel) … Continue reading →

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Potato Kale Soup

Posted on December 26, 2014 by blackdirtrecipes

Ingredients: 1 medium onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, chopped 4 cups vegetable broth 1 Tablespoon Olive oil 1 medium carrot, diced into 1/4-inch cubes (about 1 cup) 1 cup diced celery 1 medium potato, diced into 1/2-inch cubes 2 cups … Continue reading →

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Marinated Parsley Kale Salad

Posted on July 5, 2014 by blackdirtrecipes

This is a great foundation recipe. 2 bunches parsley – I prefer the flat Italian but you can use the curly too 1 bunch kale – I like the white or red russian and of course the lacinato kale is … Continue reading →

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Stewed Greens and Tomatoes

Posted on September 4, 2013 by blackdirtrecipes

From the NY Times … inspired by a Greek recipe from Diane Kochilas’s book “The Greek Vegetarian.”  This works with any kind of green – including kale, swiss chard, amaranth, purslane … try a combination, there’s no limit! INGREDIENTS: 2 … Continue reading →

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Quelites Quinoa Pilaf

Posted on June 12, 2013 by blackdirtrecipes

Quelites are a versatile and nutritious green that can be sauteed like Spinach.  Try this easy side dish, or one of our other favorite recipes such as Quelites Dip. Ingredients: Onion – 1 medium , small dice Garlic – 1 … Continue reading →

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Savory Squash Cake

Posted on October 28, 2012 by blackdirtrecipes

Ingredients: (serves 4) 3-4 cups of 1/2 inch peeled and diced Winter Squash (Butternut, or any type on hand) Sage – either 1 tablespoon minced fresh, or 1 teaspoon dried 1 cup of Quinoa (or try Earthly Choice Heritage Blend) … Continue reading →

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Broccoli Rabe and Bean Soup

Posted on September 19, 2012 by blackdirtrecipes

Broccoli Rabe (or Rapini) is a favorite for quick saute with garlic and served up as a side, or sometimes added to a pasta dish with sausage.  But it also makes a great soup! Ingredients: 1-2 Tablespoons Olive Oil 1 … Continue reading →

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Radish Greens Soup

Posted on June 27, 2012 by blackdirtrecipes

At this time of year we always have an abundance of radishes, and we look for ways to use the tops of this as well as our other root crops.  You can mix them in with your other sauté greens, or … Continue reading →

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Spring Spinach Enchilada Pot-Pie

Posted on June 5, 2012 by blackdirtrecipes

Early spring spinach is a wonderful seasonal treat!  It is readily available year round in your freezer, but it tastes so much better when it’s fresh picked. Ingredients Corn tortillas – 8 2 cups of cooked pinto beans – or … Continue reading →

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Corn Miso Soup

Posted on August 22, 2011 by blackdirtrecipes

We enjoyed this hearty miso soup over the weekend.  The next day we reheated the soup for lunch, stirring in cooked rice noodles and topping it with skewers of cooked shrimp for a delicious one-bowl meal! Ingredients: Corn – 3-4 … Continue reading →

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