Online Event: Three Yummy Ways to Eat Your Greens with Chef Ellen Kanner

Leafy green vegetables are packed with vitamins, minerals and fiber and low in calories, making them the perfect healthy meal. Make a flavorful three-course vegan meal with Chef Ellen’s guidance. Space is limited for this online event. Registration is required. Zoom link will be emailed to registrants within 24 hours of the event start time. Ages 19 yrs.+

Sign up here: https://mdpls.org/event/6536196#

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Green Goodness

Ingredients Needed:

• 1 bunch kale
• 1 15-ounce can of white beans such as cannellini or navy bean, rinsed and drained (or 2 cups cooked white beans)
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 lemon zest and juice (about 2 tablespoons)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
• (optional) fresh herbs such as parsley, cilantro, basil or dill

Kitchen Tools Needed:

• chef’s knife
• cutting board
• food processor or blender
• large mixing spoon

Fireworks Black Bean and Mango Salad

Ingredients Needed:

• 1 jalapeno, minced
• 1 red pepper, diced
• 2 ribs celery, chopped fine
• 2 15-ounce cans black beans, rinsed and drained (or 4 cups cooked black beans)
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• juice of 1/2 lime
• 2 mangos, peeled and diced
• 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
• sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
• 3-4 cups fresh greens like spinach, arugula or frisée
• (optional) 1/4 cup toasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds) for garnish and crunch

Kitchen Tools Needed:

• chef’s knife
• cutting board
• large mixing bowl
• large mixing spoon

Pasta With Grape Tomatoes and Spinach

Ingredients Needed:

• 8 ounces whole grain spaghetti
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• pinch red pepper flakes
• 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
• 1 handful basil leaves (about 1 cup), chopped
• 3 cups spinach leaves coarsely chopped (feel free to substitute another tender green such as arugula)
• sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Kitchen Tools Needed:

• chef’s knife
• cutting board
• large mixing spoon
• large skillet or frying pan
• large soup pot
• colander
• large bowl