Steamed Greens with Sesame Topping and Orange Slices (Diet for a Small Planet)

The recipe is part of a trio that belong in the Brazilian Evening menu in Diet for a Small Planet. 1 ½ pounds trimmed greens, sliced (turnip or mustard greens, collards, etc.)1/3 cup toasted sesame seed, ground to meal in the blender1 orange, sliced Steam the greens until barely wilted. Sprinkle with sesame seed meal,… Continue reading Steamed Greens with Sesame Topping and Orange Slices (Diet for a Small Planet)

Lentil Stew with Turnip Greens

1 pound dried lentils3 – 6 medium carrots, chopped3 – 4 stalks celery with leaves, chopped2 medium onions, chopped3 tablespoons olive oil2 cloves garlic, pressed or crushed¼ teaspoon black pepper½ teaspoon marjoram1 can (28-ounce) crushed tomatoes with basil2 cups water4 cups canned low-sodium, low-fat chicken broth1 large bunch turnip greens, washed, large stems removed Sort… Continue reading Lentil Stew with Turnip Greens

Hoppin John with Greens

This is the classic, considered-to-be-good-luck bean dish for New Year’s Day. It’s never been so much that the dish gave good fortune, but more that if you already had good fortune, such as a good harvest of black-eyed peas and smoked pork in the smokehouse, then you could make this dish on New Year’s Day!… Continue reading Hoppin John with Greens