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31 ways to use more dark green leafy vegetables

We all know they're good for us — but sometimes you just need a little extra inspiration.

By Chatelaine Updated February 25, 2017

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Dark green leafy vegetables

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Spinach-pesto and artichoke pasta salad

Put it in: A homemade pesto.
Pesto doesn't have to be all basil, all the time. From Kale to spinach, it's all about a flavourful, leafy green (plus garlic and parmesan, of course). Get the recipe.

We all know dark green leafy vegetables are good for us (they’re rich in fibre, folate, vitamins and minerals, not to mention anti-oxidants), but no one wants to eat salad every night of the week. Here are 20 ways to get creative with some of our favourite dark greens, from kale to spinach, broccoli, swiss chard and arugula (with a few salads thrown in, just in case).