Nobody likes a smelly fridge!
Many times, greens are the culprit! You get them home with the intent to eat healthier or maybe the just came in your CSA share for that week. The thing about greens is that they do not last long. They have a refrigerator shelf life of about 4-5 days. So, you need to act fast!
Fun Fact...
Did you know that greens are better after they have underwent a frost? That’s right! It makes them sweeter. So, you want to preserve the greens that are locally grown and harvested in the fall or spring, after a frost.
Are you like me, the only one in your family that eats greens? Or maybe you just like to cook a big pot of greens around the holidays? If so, a big batch of fresh greens can give you food guilt; unless it’s at Thanksgiving or New Years! LOL! Below is a great video from the University of Maine Cooperative Extension on how to freeze fresh greens. Once frozen, you can pop them out and use them in your favorite omelet, soup, or spaghetti recipe.
Nutritional Information...
“Dark green leafy vegetables are great sources of nutrition. Salad greens, kale and spinach are rich in vitamins A, C, E and K, and broccoli, bok choy and mustard are also rich in many of the B-vitamins. These vegetables also contain an abundance of carotenoids-antioxidants that protect cells and play roles in blocking the early stages of cancer. They also contain high levels of fiber, iron, magnesium, potassium and calcium. Furthermore, greens have very little carbohydrates, sodium and cholesterol.” (Dark Green Leafy Vegetables, by Lin Yan, USDA Website)