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Get Your Green On: 23 Delicious Recipes to Boost Your Veggie Intake

Are you tired of feeling guilty about not eating enough greens? Do you struggle to incorporate them into your meals without getting bored with the same old salads? Worry no more! We’ve got you covered with these 23 creative recipes that will make you fall in love with green veggies all over again.

Breakfast Bonanza

Start your day off right with these green-packed breakfast recipes:

• Kale and Garlic Frittata: Sturdy kale leaves add a delicious texture and vibrant color to this breakfast staple.
• Tofu Scramble with Spring Greens: Even plant-based diets can benefit from a green boost, and this recipe proves it with a flavorful mix of broccoli, peas, and spinach.
• Spinach Pancakes: You won’t even notice the two cups of spinach in these fluffy, sweet pancakes.
• Asparagus, Pea, and Gruyère Spring Omelette: A generous helping of cheese makes this omelette a rich and satisfying breakfast option.
• Ham and Vegetable Breakfast Casserole: Perfect for a group brunch or a meal prep staple, this casserole balances meat, cheese, and egg with a healthy dose of spinach and green peppers.
• Fruit-Free Green Smoothie: Drink your greens with this refreshing smoothie featuring four varieties of veggies, coconut water, and cucumber.

Soups and Sandwiches

Get your green fix with these soups and sandwiches:

• Chicken Quinoa Collard Wraps: Use collard greens as a wrap substitute and enjoy a hearty meal packed with chicken breast and quinoa.
• Green Monster Veggie Burger: Peas, kale, broccoli, and celery make these vegan burgers a nutritional powerhouse.
• Super Greens Soup: Just one serving of this easy-to-make soup boasts three and a half cups of greens, plus a protein boost from grilled chicken.
• Better Than Restaurant Falafel: Pan-cooked falafel packed with four cups of collard greens will become your new favorite snack.
• Lemony Chicken Soup with Greens: Simmered chicken breast, chickpeas, and spinach get a bright and zesty kick from lemon and cinnamon.

Entrees

Take your green game to the next level with these entrees:

• Salmon Tacos with Green Onion and Asparagus Salsa: Napa cabbage, spring onions, and asparagus share the spotlight with salmon in these flavor-packed tacos.
• Kale Pesto Zoodles (With Shrimp): Robust kale joins the party in this dairy-free pesto sauce, coating spiralized zucchini and sautéed shrimp.
• Pea, Spinach, and Broccoli Pasta: This crowd-pleasing pasta dish packs five types of veggies, herbs, and heart-healthy fats.
• Saag Paneer: A healthier take on the Indian classic, featuring four cups of leafy greens and essential spices.
• Dirty Rice with Collard Greens and Leeks: This soul food-inspired dish gets a healthy makeover with brown rice, pumpkin seeds, and peppery collard greens.

Sweet Treats

Indulge in these green-infused desserts:

• Mint Chocolate Chip Pea Pops: Blend peas with yogurt and fresh mint leaves, then add chocolate chips for a refreshing frozen treat.
• Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread Oatmeal Cookies: A healthier take on cookie form, featuring just two tablespoons of butter and a cup of zucchini.
• Avocado, Kale, and Cashew Parfait: An impressive and easy dessert featuring three layers of texture and flavor.
• Spinach Chocolate Chip Muffins: A bag of leafy spinach is just one of 10 ingredients in these mini baked treats.
• Zucchini Chocolate Brownies: Two cups of grated zucchini hide inside these fudgy brownies, providing a vitamin C boost.
• Kale and Apple Cake with Apple Icing: Purée kale leaves to add to this light and fluffy cake batter, then top with a delicious apple icing.