But, in many places — including China, India, Mexico, Greece, and Africa — amaranth is enjoyed as a leafy green. This “weed” has become a good friend of mine. I don’t wait for the ...

Kale has reigned as the trendy green veggie for a while now, knocking arugula from the spotlight a few years back. Those 2-ounce bags of kale chips that for $6—that’s nearly $50 a pound!

Separate the leaves from the weeds and grass. Wash it well. Chop it and cook using very little rock salt. Add a pinch of pepper powder for taste. Cook for 5-7 minutes only. Season with asafoetida ...

Sena et al state: “…while it is uncommon to find a single plant food that scores high in every nutritional category, the leaves of Amaranthus viridis appear to represent an excellent source of ...

More information: Jose Nunes et al, Planting soybean green: how cereal rye biomass and preemergence herbicides impact Amaranthus spp. management and soybean yield, Weed Science (2024). DOI: 10. ...

Callaloo recipes may vary, but all include some form of leafy green vegetable. This provides the majority of the dish's nutritional benefits. Vegetables such as amaranth and taro are high in ...

Amaranth is a plant that produces edible starchy seeds that look similar to grains. The seeds resemble quinoa and are popular for their fiber and protein content. Because amaranth is a good source ...

Spinach (Spinacia oleracea) is a leafy green vegetable that originated in Persia. It belongs to the amaranth family and is related to beets and quinoa. What’s more, it’s considered very ...