Tomatillo Guacamole
Serve this tasty dip as a spicy appetizer or snack with chips or jicama sticks.
Mixed Bitter Greens with Fennel and Smoked Trout
Like all greens, bitter greens supply iron, but they are also powerful blood purifiers. Taken at the end of a meal, they act as digestive aids as well as palate cleansers. Prep tips: This dressing is fine made ahead, even for days and days, kept in the fridge. Ingredient tip: Check sodium levels on smoked trout; they vary wildly by brand.
Leek and Broccoli Soup
This vegan and gluten-free recipe includes both broccoli tops and stems for maximum health benefit.
Spring Vegetable Lasagna
Rather than traditional tomato sauce, this lasagna relies on layers of green veggies and a creamy vegan ricotta for fresh, deep flavor.
Chili con Tempeh
This Southwestern favorite by Delicious Living get an infusion of Far Eastern flair in this cholesterol-free, vegan chili recipe.
Legume and Squash Stew
This spicy vegan meal by Delicious Living brings corn and beans together in perfect harmony. Try this recipe for dinner and for its anti-inflammatory properties.
Souffléed Spinach Omelet
One way to win over leafy-green shunners, especially children, is to enfold spinach in a cheese-enriched omelet. Prep tips: Whipping the egg whites separately produces an unusually light, airy texture. For an extra taste and texture sensation, layer some slices of fresh tomato on the surface before the baking step.
Spinach salad with eggs and watercress dressing
Serves 4 / Watercress is packed with antioxidants and flavor, making a healthful as well as beautiful emerald-green dressing. Combined with spinach and eggs, this is such a simple, light salad, yet it’s spectacularly delicious. Prep tips: The fragile dressing should be made just before serving. The watercress can be prepared and stored in an airtight bag in the fridge until then, but the rest should be done à la minute.