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How to store leafy greens
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How to store leafy greens

December 15, 2022

How to store leafy greens i.e. spinach or collard greens (sukuma wiki) or curly kale and cabbage to last long is critical in minimizing food wastage. It is also pretty easy as describes on this blog post and demonstrated on the video.

This storage tip also applies to purple cabbage, green cabbage, iceberg lettuce and other herbs like parsley and cilantro.

STEP BY STEP PROCESS ON HOW TO STORE LEAFY GREENS

  • Start by cutting off the edges of your leafy greens i.e. spinach or collard greens (sukuma wiki) or curly kale.
  • Roll out the cling film and place the leafy greens on top.
  • Wrap tightly to sort of create a vacuum.
  • Store in the fridge for upto 2 weeks for the leafy greens and 4 weeks for the cabbage.

OTHER KITCHEN TIPS/HACKS THAT YOU COULD FIND USEFUL:

  • How to make Muffin Cases
  • How to make Garlic Paste
  • How to store lemons
  • How to peel & cut a pineapple

WAYS IN WHICH YOU USE YOUR LEAFY GREENS:

Here are some of the leafy greens recipes for you to try out:

  • The Best Fried Kenyan Collard Greens (Sukuma Wiki)
  • Pineapple Green Smoothie
  • Avocado Kale Green Smoothie
  • Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash or Sweet Potato Shakshuka (with sausages)
  • Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash or Sweet Potato Shakshuka (with bacon)
  • Mixed berry & spinach smoothie
  • Garlic Creamed Spinach (dairy free, gf)
  • Purple Cabbage Salad
  • Sautéed Cabbage
  • The Best Peanut Salad

HOW TO STORE LEAFY GREENS VIDEO TUTORIAL:

Here is a quick video showing how to store leafy greens. You can also subscribe to my YouTube Channel for more recipe videos, kitchen tips & hacks!

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How to store leafy greens

How to store leafy greens i.e. spinach or collard greens (sukuma wiki) or curly kale and cabbage to last long is critical in minimizing food wastage. It is also pretty easy as describes on this blog post and demonstrated on the video.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Total Time5 minutes mins
Course: Food Storage tips, Kitchen hack, Kitchen tips
Keyword: DIYs, How to, How to store leady greens, Leafy greens
Author: Gwen

Equipment

  • Cling film/Plastic wrap

Materials

  • Leafy greens

Instructions

  • Start by cutting off the edges of your leafy greens i.e. spinach or collard greens (sukuma wiki) or curly kale.
  • Roll out the cling film and place the leafy greens on top.
  • Wrap tightly to sort of create a vacuum.
  • Store in the fridge for upto 2 weeks for the leafy greens and 4 weeks for the cabbage.

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