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Greens

Greens are hands down the best choice for school gardens. They are easy to seed, quick growing, and can often be harvested multiple times. Apart from being easy to grow, there are also many different ways for your students to try them. Start with smoothies and pesto, then introduce them to salads and sautées.

Arugula

  • Arugula with Parmesan
  • Arugula Pesto
  • Brie Apple Arugula Quesadillas

Broccoli

  • Skinny Broccoli Salad
  • Sautéed Broccoli
  • Simple and Satisfying Broccoli

Cabbage

  • Coleslaw
  • Sautéed Cabbage
  • Curtido
  • Spicy Cabbage Salad

Collards

  • Stir Fried Collard Greens
  • Quick Cooked Collard Ribbons (PDF)
  • Banana Orange Collard Green Smoothie
  • Quinoa Veggie Collard Wraps
  • Collard Greens with Garlic, Peppers, and Onions
  • Collard Wrapped Bean Burritos

Kale

  • Sautéed Kale
  • Green Day Smoothie
  • Kale Citrus Salad
  • Spinach and Kale Salad

Spinach

  • Spinach Quesadillas
  • Sautéed Spinach
  • Light Creamed Spinach (PDF)
  • Spinach and Cannellini Bean Dip 
  • Spinach Banana Smoothie
  • Not Easy Being Green Smoothie

Swiss Chard

  • Swiss Chard Pesto with Almonds and Pecorino
  • Sautéed Swiss Chard
  • Pickled Swiss Chard Stems
  • Swiss Chard Tzatziki
  • Creamy Chard (PDF)

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