Are You "Wild About Greens?"

Ever wondered what to do with the glorious array of dark leafy greens that fill our farmers' markets, local produce stands, and supermarket produce departments this time of year?

Then you'll want to pick up a copy of author and illustrator Nava Atlas's latest book: "Wild About Greens: 125 Delectable Vegan Recipes for Kale, Collards, Arugula, Bok Choy, and Other Leafy Veggies Everyone Loves."

I got hungry just "leafing" through this sturdy, 226-page tome, turning down page after page among its 125 recipes and cooking tips that I wanted to cook at home and refer to time and again.

The introductory chapter, a primer on leafy greens from arugula to watercress, sets you up with the knowledge to choose what to cook.

Subsequent chapters include recipes for simple sauts, classic stir-fries, greens with grains, greens in salads, and greens in soups and stews.

Who knew you could massage fresh kale and then use it in eight different salad recipes? (Kale Salad with Dried Fruits & Nuts sounds super-healthy and delicious.)

"Wild About Greens" wraps up with a chapter on green juices and smoothies, healthy beverages that pack a punch of vitamins, minerals, and fiber.

These green beveragespromise to boost your vitality, while helping you to feel clean and radiant both inside and out.

Green Velvet Smoothie with Banana & Avocado

Two 12-ounce servings

Hemp seeds are one of the best, most concentrated sources of omega-3sbetter (and tastier) than flaxseeds. They make a great addition to this creamy smoothie. You can find hemp seeds and hemp milk at most natural foods markets.

2 medium curly kale or collard leaves, torn

1 medium banana

12 medium ripe avocado

2 cups vanilla nondairy milk (try almond or hemp milk)

2 tablespoons hemp seeds, optional (but highly recommended)

Lemon juice to taste

Agave nectar to taste

1. Combine the greens, banana, avocado, nondairy milk, and hemp seeds (if youre using them) in a blender.

2. Blend on high speed until completely smooth.

3. Pour into a 12-ounce tumbler and add a little lemon juice and agave nectar to taste. Drink at once at room temperature or add an ice cube or two.

Photo Credit: Susan Voisin

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