Tag: Greens

Can Greens Go Bad?

Salad greens, like lettuce and kale, can easily go bad if you don’t properly care for them. You should avoid buying any bunches or packages that contain leaves that are turning yellow or beginning to wilt, as they won’t taste as fresh. It’s important to wash and completely dry your greens as soon as you […]

Should You Wash Leafy Greens?

Leafy greens can be washed and stored a few days before you use them. The best way to wash vegetables and fruit is under running water. You do not need special products, soaps or vinegar. These can leave an aftertaste and don’t kill bacteria or mould. Should you wash your greens? If leafy greens are […]

Why Do Greens Go Bad So Quickly?

The two things that make greens spoil quickly are moisture and air. They work w/ bacteria to break down the cell walls and create the “slime” that coats greens after a few days in the fridge. Why do leafy vegetables spoil easily? Registered dietitian Andrew Wade of Case Specific Nutrition notes that “leafy vegetables have […]

Which Greens Are Spicy?

Spicy greens like arugula, cress and Japanese mustards, can add variety to what can otherwise be a ho-hum salad. Many of these are easy to grow in the spring and mature in a very short period, usually between 20 and 60 days. What kind of greens are spicy? 5 Spicy Greens that’ll keep it Interesting […]

What Are Hearty Greens?

Keep hearty, winter greens, such as chard, kale, collards, and bok choy, in a sealed container in the fridge and don’t wash until ready to use. Washing greens before storing them will cause leaves to rot easily, making for a slimy mess. What are the 3 types of greens? Different Types of Greens Kale. Arugula. […]

Which Greens Have A Peppery Taste?

As for its taste, it is a tad bolder than most green leaf vegetables. Its peppery flavor makes it versatile; arugula can serve as an herb or a lettuce. What are peppery greens? Arugula (also called Rocket or Roquette) Arugula has delicate, dark green leaves with a peppery bite. What leafy greens are spicy? Spicy […]

Which Greens Are Most Bitter?

Collard greens Like most bitter greens, collards are rich in vitamins A, C, and K, potassium, iron, fibre and antioxidants. What are the least bitter greens? Baby spinach, in particular, is ideal in salads because it is so delicate and has a milder, less bitter taste than other greens. Which vegetable are green rough and […]

Do Turnip Greens Stink?

It is only a faint odor when the vegetables are cut or cooked but “the longer you cook a turnip (or rutabaga) the more smelly chemicals you will produce and the stronger the taste and odor will be,” warns Carol Ann Rinzler, author of The Complete Book of Food (World Almanac Books, 1987). Why do […]

How Long Do Leafy Greens Last?

Lettuce and Other Greens Lettuce should keep for a week or two. Spinach won’t last for more than a week. Other greens will stay fresh for up to 4 days in the refrigerator. If your greens were pre-packaged or bagged, they’ll keep for less time — about 3 to 5 days. How do you make […]

Are Mixed Greens Better Than Romaine?

With twice the vitamin C of romaine and next to no calories, green leaf lettucegreen leaf lettuceLechuga is a Spanish surname. It is occupational in origin and was used for a grower or seller of lettuces, lechuga being the Spanish word for “lettuce”, “salad”.https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Lechuga Which is healthier green leaf or romaine? […]