Thank you for the overwhelming response to this giveaway! A winner has been chosen–scroll down to the end of the post for details.
Instead of one recipe today, how about an entire book? Because I took the photos for Wild About Greens, Nava Atlas’ brilliant new cookbook, her editor was kind enough to send me several copies, and I would like to pass two of those books on to a couple of my faithful readers. So look below for details on how you can enter to win.
But first, some photos of the book:
When you take photos for a book, you never know how they’ll look; the designers crop them to fit their layout and design and sometimes even flip them so that they are mirror images of the way you actually shot them. The designers of Wild About Greens did a fantastic job of editing my photos, making them look better than I ever expected.
My photos are in a color insert in the middle of the book, but Nava’s lovely illustrations grace almost every page. One of my favorite sections is the introduction to leafy greens which gives information on 18 different types of greens.
But my very favorite page? That would have to be the title page!
For more information about the book, as well as the recipe for Nava’s Three Potato Salad with Arugula, see my earlier post.
If you would like a chance to win your own copy of Wild About Greens, all you have to do is leave a comment below telling me your favorite leafy green vegetable and how you like to prepare it. The contest will close at noon Central time on Wednesday, June 20, when I will pick a winner at random. Check back here to see if you’ve won. But wait! For a second chance to win, check my Facebook page, where I’m running a second contest simultaneously. Leave a comment on the Wild About Greens post there, and I’ll select a winner at random from those entries, too.
Update: The contest is now over. The winning comment, selected by Random.org, is number 425, by Sheila, who wrote, “I love baby bok choy stir ‘fried’ with veggie broth with shiitake mushrooms and other veggies over brown rice. Sometimes I thicken the sauce with a corn starch slurry for a thicker coating over my rice.” Congratulations, Sheila! Baby bok choy is one of my favorites, too.
Thank you for all your comments, especially for the cooking suggestions. I could cook greens all year using your ideas!
If you entered in the Facebook giveaway, be sure to check my Facebook page for the winner.
Thank you!
(This post contains Amazon affiliate links. When you buy something through them, a few pennies on each dollar goes to support my work on this site. Thank you!)
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Susan B
My favorite green is stinging nettle. I tasted these after purchasing some at the San Francisco farmers market and they just felt sooooo good inside me!!!
Kelli Anders
My favorite green is lacinato kale, partly for it’s unique look, texture & taste,but probably more so because my 4-year old loves that it’s called “Dinosaur Kale!” We use it as our “bread” on mock tuna salad (made with chic peas), and other such dishes.
Sharon
Arugula is my favorite salad green. Drizzle with a tiny bit of macadanian nut oil, spritz with Braggs Liquid Aminos, top with some hemp seeds & chopped brazil nuts. Looks like a lovely book, Susan. Congratulations!
Kathryn
Kale and cilantro smoothies with pineapple, a big dash of cinnamon, vanilla extract, hemp protein powder and a big scoop of chia seeds (and any other green veggies I might have lying around e.g. cucumber, celery, spinach..etc) are my favorite way of starting off the morning! I am also a fiend for kale sautéed in veggie broth, garlic, onion, and red pepper flakes! 😀
Jane
Oh wow. This cookbook looks so good! I love all greens with spicy arugula salad coming a close second to massaged kale salad.
Kimberly
Too difficult to choose one favorite! Kale is what gets thrown into almost any soup or stew here. Raw spinach tends to be the base of our salads, as well as a topping on vegan garlic fingers. Bok choy is awesome in stir-fries and brothy Asian soups with loads of garlic, ginger, and a touch of sesame oil. I love them all! 🙂
Danya
Spinach, and lots of it! I very rarely cook anything since I like to be as raw as possible, and since I don’t handle raw kale so well spinach is now my go-to veggie. I love the crunch of just eating a handful, and one of my favorite ways to prepare is to, well… just eat a handful out of the bag, fresh from the Farmers Market.
But my favorite meal is a spinach salad with tomatoes, black beans, fresh salsa, nutritional yeast + dash of Braggs, homemade tortilla chips, and any other veggies on hand. Yum!
Crafty Cook
Spinach! Cooked Vietnamese style with garlic and soy sauce Mmmmmmm
Judith Faith
I would love to have a copy of Wild About Greens, because I have just started to follow Dr. Joel Fuhrman who is all about greens. I have had a very bad diet over the past 25 years and I’m on a mission to change that and I think this cookbook would help totally. My very favorite green right now is spinach. I know it is so healthy and taste good too. I am afraid of Kale but I have put it into soups. I think this cookbook might change my mind about Kale. Thank you for considering me to win this beautiful cookbook.
Maya
Broccoli with salt and pepper 🙂
Heidi
Spinach prepared in a tofu scramble
Willeke
Hi, I’m Willeke from the Netherlands, love your blog!
Nettles are my favourites. I mix the young tops with brasilnuts, nutr. yeast , a little bit of oil, sunflowerseeds, dried tomatoes, garlic , salt and pepper in a foodprocessor and serve it on crackers or bread.
Arlene Harris
I love Bok Choy sauted with mushroom and little soy sause…..Another favorite is spinach either just steamed wiht a little cinnamon or mixed with cooked lenttils
kim
I have been reading your blog for quite some time now, and i always find something to enjoy. We are not necessarily Vegan, but i try to throw in one of the recipes from your site at least once or twice a week and they love it! I love spinach! I put it in all sorts of things and cook it a variety of ways. In salads, sauteed with a little garlic and oil. Thrown in an omlette or quiche. It is a very versatile green that doesn’t last long in my fridge!
Steph
Kale kale kale! I love raw kale salads, in all forms. My current fixation is kale (and beet greens, b/c I had them!), massaged w/ a simple dressing of tahini and ACV, tossed with steamed beets and pecans. YUM YUM YUM.
Lisa Mayer
Thank you for your wonderful site. It has helped me to provide my family with a healthy, exiting way of eating.
I eat many, many vegetables, especially greens. My favorite green is Kale. I love to make Sweet and Savory Kale, the recipe on the Nature’s Green bag, and your recipe for North African Chickpea and Kale soup. My favorite way to serve Kale is to spice it up with your Curried Chick pea and Kale recipe. I have never cooked with garam masala until I started following your blog 2 years ago and now it is one of my families favorite spices! This recipe is also a favorite at work. I am always asked to bring it when the Nurses have a party.
Thank you for showing me how to eat healthy and enjoy it!
-Lisa Mayer
Kellie Robinson
My favorite leafy green vegetable is probably spinach. I like to stuff spinache in a cabbage leaf with hummus, bragg’s rasberry dressing, beansprouts and red pepper, so yummy!
Jill A. Johnson
Kale here too… I love sneaking it into everything from soups, smoothies, wraps to treats & beautiful desserts! 🙂
Caroline
My fave wild green veg has got to be nettles! They are such a challenge to pick, but you can steam them, or put them in soups, or even juice them. Or havest for tea making. They are only available for part of the year, as they get too tough once summer comes. I see them in spring and look forward to them growing abit bigger so I can start harvesting. They are full of minerals, and other goodies.
Allison
My favorite green would have to be kale!! Although I use it as much as I can, my favorite ‘treat’ to make with it is Kale Chips. Very simple to do, just massage some clean kale with a good quality olive oil and season to your taste. sometimes that’s just a little salt, pepper and garlic cloves or powder, other times it can be a sprinkle of Romano or parmigiana cheeses and pepper, and cayenne give a nice bite too!!
Arrange the kale on a cookie sheet (without over crowding) in your preheated 300 degree oven and keep a close eye on it. shake it often to cook evenly! when it sounds like ‘shh shh shhh’ when shaking, that’s a good indicator it is done. yumola!! Enjoy! And congrats on your book!! @llison
Nancy Gold
Swiss Chard!! I love to make vegan whole wheat swiss chard flatbread pizza. Wilt the chard first using a little olive oil. Add the ubiquitous pine nuts and raisins, if you like. Divvy up onto your pizza dough rounds and quickly bake in a very hot oven.Yummmmmm!
Barb
Spinach–with eggs for breakfast-spinach salas for lunch and as a side for dinner with Earth Balance salt and pepper.Yum!
Luotus
Bok choy appears on my table at least once a week. My parents clash over what is both the most practical and delicious way to prepare it, and I have to side with my mom on this one: stir-fried and mixed with tofu, with a simple sauce of soy sauce, a sweetener, and corn starch. Oh, and don’t forget the garlic. That’s added to the bok choy as it’s stir-fried, and adds a crucial touch of savory to this dish. I know it’s a rather vague description of one of my favorite foods, but that’s how my mom’s done it for years.
Mmm…bok choy.
Barbara
One of my favs is cilantro with sweet potato, mango, red bell peppers, black beans, avocado, lime juice and balsamic vinegar. YUM! Really looking forward to this book!
Elana
I like to sneak a bunch of spinach into a veggie soup so I can eat tons of leafy greens without even tasting it!
Rachel
I love cooked spinach – I put it in pestos but my favorite way to eat it is in palak chole!
elisabeth
Hi…this book looks terrific…My favorite way to prepare greens is so simple although I have been using a bit of olive oil. I could just as well skip that, I suppose.. ..I heat a clove or 2 of minced garlic in maybe a couple teaspoons of light olive oil (I know it’s not lighter in calories, but I don’t like the heavy taste of regular olive oil)….then I top that with a bunch of chard or kale that I’ve torn into biggish pieces…add a bit of water, put a lid on and steam til it tastes done…I also add a bit of tamari. Yum.
Noelle
Spinach. I put it in the bottom of the strainer, drain the pasta over it and then put both of them in a pan with mushrooms, lemon and capers to combine.
Rebecca
Lacinto/lacinato kale is my fav–I put it in my morning green smoothie or make dehydrated kale chips with it 🙂
Jan C.
Arugula–love the peppery taste-love them all though! Looks like a great cookbook!
Lisa
Is this really the first time I’ve commented here? I’ve been reading you forever.
I love wilted kale salad. Massage vinegar of your choice (Bragg’s or balsamic for me), olive oil and salt into kale, let sit for several hours. Then eat!
Heather
My favorite has to be kale. I love to sautee it with garlic and onions and add to mac n cheeze. I also love a raw kale salad with a lemon-tahini dressing. MMMMM kale!
Jessica
I love kale! It is packed full of good nutrition and I try to slip it in everything plus snack on it in the form of kale chips!
wendy hatchett
The first crush of my life was on Popeye! So, since early childhood, I have adored spinach. My favorite is palak paneer (leave out the “paneer” or make a vegan version). But I eat spinach daily in everything–salads, soups, sandwiches, casseroles. “I luvs me greens!”
Lauren
Broccoli is probably my favourite green – does it count as leafy? Fresh crunchy broccoli slaw, broccoli and walnut pesto on pasta, broccoli stir-fried with garlic and soya sauce… broccoli does it all!
Abigail
MESMERIZED BY MUSTARD GREENS!
Obviously, my favorite green would be mustard greens. It is interesting to me because I used to hate them until I moved to Tennessee to go to college. Somewhere during my sophomore year, I decided to try eating them again-in a really simple preparation. All I do is rip apart the leaves, place them in a steamer, sprinkle a little “McKay’s vegan chicken seasoning” on top and place the lid. For some reason, the greens turn out succulent and delicious, with just a hint of chickeny (if that’s a word) flavor. By far the easiest and most delicious preparation that I have had to date. By the way, this cook-book looks amazing! Pick me! Pick me!
Kim in Nashvegas
I LOVE kale salad with a really garlicy dressing.
Caroline
Steamed kale – plain, right out of the pot!
Jessica Caneal
I LOVE roasted brussel sprouts!!
Kathy M
Such a difficult choice as I love all greens …so healthy & versatile . At the moment ,I would have to say I’m in love with arugula . I have been making a quick snack/meal which is so fresh & tasty 🙂 Simply, arugula, garlic, cherry tomatoes, mashed avocado ,chia seeds, sea veg, Himalayan salt & dukkah (chilli,paprika,turmeric, cumin with chopped nuts & seeds ) ….divine 🙂
Meera
Spinach in Palak Paneer.
Kathy M
A favourite green ? That is so difficult as I love them all ..so healthy & versatile !
I am in love with arugula at the moment as it is growing so prolifically in my garden & I adore the fresh peppery flavour .A wonderful snack/meal is simply ; arugula, fresh garlic , cherry tomatoes, sea veg sprinkle, Himalayan salt, mashed avocado & dukkah (chilli, paprika, cumin, turmeric with nuts & seeds ) with a bit of lemon juice ..to eat however you like …in a wrap, foccacia,as a dip or, as is ….divine ! 🙂
Bill D
My fave green is mustard greens sauteed with olive oil
Kathy M
Apologies !.. have posted 2 comments ….didn’t realize first one was posted , so rewrote …gives me an opportunity to say , love your site Susan & also, am impressed with the look of the cookbook ..fantastic photos etc…well done 🙂
Samantha
SO it looks like I am not the only Kale junkie around….chips, smooties, salads, but mixed with some Tuscan white beans, garlic and spaghetti squash to fill my families need for pasta is probably my favorite!
Elizabeth Balin
Broccoli rabe + olive oil + garlic + ginger. Sauteed. I could eat it all day and night.
MollyG
I love kale. I juice it, dehydrate it, cook it, marinate it. All delicious. But a good kale chip is hard to find, so I’d say that’s my favorite way to use the green.
haley
spinach!! a simple spinach salad – with tomato, avocado, carrots, and warm quinoa
Kristen N.
My favorite leafy green veggie is romaine lettuce. I personally love to simply wash some leaves and eat it raw with homemade hummus! 🙂
Bryce
Here is a delicious approach, super healthy, and infinitely versatile. This is a base, with lots of greens, plus tomatoes and capers. Experiment with your favorite fresh greens, fresh herbs, and protein. For my absolute favorite version, I use Ruby Red Chard and quinoa. http://brycewdrennan.com/greensrecipe.html
Savannah
I love fresh spinach tossed in pasta!
Merissa
Arugula is divine and I love to top pizzas with it.
Jan
I love kale and arugala. Kale salads made with avocados, green onions, tomatoes, chili pepper, sea salt and pepper mixed with the hands is my go to favorite lunch. I will put arugala in everything.
We grow lots of greens, but would love some recipes for mustard greens (first time growing them this year), and chard!!
Alicia
Hi Susan! Loooove kale!! I think you are amazing and nominated you for the One Lovely Blogger Award! Keep up the great work!! -Alicia http://www.mangiagioia.com/one-lovely-blog-award.html
Jason Sherrett
I love lacinato kale! Its great blended up in a green smoothie with some berries, peaches, and other delicious summer fruits! I love this season!
Carol
It’s hard to pick just one but kale would have to be it. I love it in a rubbed kale salad with just a little bit of olive oil, salt and lemon juice, YUM!
Angela Prager
Brussel Sprouts are hands down my faviorite green veggie. It is also one of the few veggies I enjoy with very little done with them. I just roast them in the oven with a little olive oil. YUMMY!!
Ed Rowell
Bok Choy. I love the crunchy stems and the tender greens. It goes with everything! A year ago, I couldn’t imagine a meal without meat. I’m now about a 90% vegan so learning to love greens has been a big part of my eating transformation. Thanks in part to The China Study, Eat to Live and the DVD, Forks over Knives, and great recipes from the fatfreevegan!
Jeff
Is cilantro a leafy green?
I love cilantro in everything. My favorite is deep fried in vegan falafel, with a tomato and cilantro salsa, or a tomatillo and cilantro verde sauce
Susan V
Looks like a great book–I ordered it and two other vegan cookbooks by clicking on the book picture which took me to amazon so hopefully you will get the credit for the sale (I mean, can you only buy one vegan cookbook on amazon? LoL). I have to remember when ordering books from Amazon to go through your blog!
Susan V from Virginia
Vegan
This book is really great for those who need more ideas about delicious greens for their diet! Can I cook the kale a little longer to crisp it up a little like chips? Or will it ruin the taste?
Vegan
Wow! There’s a lot of comment here. I just want to share mine too. =) My family loves kale chips. I mean who would dislike it? =)
Elizabeth Abend
I love greens-picking a favorite is sooo hard.
Today my favorite would have to be swiss chard-I love it sauteéd lightly with tomatoes and chickpeas. My bird loves it too. 🙂
Maggie
Love the book and discovered arugula a year ago and love it