I’m so happy to see you post an article about using the green tops of produce. I have been cooking these for years and a lot of people looked at me like I was a little odd....but, guess what.....the greens you mention are loaded with vitamins and nutrients and unusual flavors. Sometimes I simply steam the green tops in 1 to 2 cups of water, then I drink the water. Talk about healthy! Or I use it as a liquid in soups, and other recipes. Also, any of the greens you mentioned can be braised in olive oil.

Thank you for this posting. I cook only dried beans which I buy in bulk. I believe beans are very healthy. They are also economical, and really not that difficult to get creative with. I’m so spoiled with delicious recipes I’ve invented with beans, that beans are now like a comfort food for me. I can taste the difference between dried beans and those awful tasing ones in the can. Just last week I created a new bean recipe and I posted it on my blog. If you would like to receive my recipe for “Italian Bean and Corn Stew” please let me know and I’ll email it to you.