: Bought some kale today and not sure what to do with it. It's healthy and green so I thought I'd try it. I'm a vegetarian-- any ideas? Thanks much! Bon appetit!

Hi PJ,

Here are a couple recipes to try.

Happy Cooking,

Betsy
TKL

Greens and Potatoes

1 pound mixed greens, cleaned, chopped
2-3 potatoes, quartered and thinly sliced
2 tbsp. olive oil
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
16 oz. can whole tomatoes, drained, chopped
Fresh ground pepper (to taste)
2 cloves garlic, minced
Parmesan cheese

1. Boil potatoes until tender.
2. Remove with a strainer and add greens to the potato water and cook 3 to 5 minutes.
3. Warm oil in a large skillet and add red pepper and potatoes. Stir to coat well.
4. Add greens, garlic, fresh ground pepper, and tomatoes. Cook, stirring, until heated through.
5. Put in serving bowl and top with Parmesan cheese.

Pasta with Greens and Chick Peas

12 oz. pasta (bow ties or ziti)
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 sm. onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
1 carrot, finely chopped
2 tbsp. Italian parsley, minced
1/4 c. tomato paste
1 (15 oz.) can chick peas, drained
1 lb. assorted greens (arugula, Swiss chard, or kale) coarsely chopped
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Parmesan cheese

1. Cook pasta according to directions.
2. Heat the oil in a large skillet. Add the onion, garlic, pepper flakes, carrot, and parsley. Saute for 3 to 4 minutes until tender.
3. Stir in the tomato paste, chick peas, greens, and 1 cup of water. Cover and simmer, stirring frequently, until greens are wilted.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add pasta and toss well.
6. Serve topped with Parmesan cheese.