Using all those greens!

One of my favorite ways to use greens is in quiche or an omelette.  I love quiche with pastry crust, but it is usually too inconvenient to make or purchase/thaw.  Therefore, I opt for the "crustless" version which includes flour in the mix.  The powder settles and creates a golden edge.  My most recent creation included red chard, green onion, mushrooms, spinach, smoked sun dried tomatoes, and feta cheese.

Another easy way to use up greens is in a green smoothie.  My most recent concoction included lots of fresh spinach, frozen strawberries, a little orange juice, vanilla yogurt, and shredded carrots.

I came across a unique game app that was made for kids.  It's called the "Green Smoothie Game."  You can read about it at: http://greensmoothiesblog.com/category/green-smoothie-questions/.
You can also look it up in the Apple or Android App Store.

One last way I've used my CSA greens is in soup.  I used my green leaf lettuce to make French Cream of Lettuce soup.  It sounds strange to American ears I know, but it actually isn't bad!  I have seen a few different versions.  You can purée it, leave it thin, or add potatoes.  It makes a good starter soup as it is not very hearty.  It has plenty of flavor from just the herbs and vegetables, so you don't need to add much salt or pepper, if any.

In place of garlic in my recipes, I have been using my garlic scapes.