Eat more vegetables challenge day 10: use this No-Cook magic technique to make abundant Greens Irresistible

That knew the solution overcooking leafy greens dark to make them acceptable was really not to cook them at all? Turns out that there is an incredible tool for the transformation of leafy greens dark bitter in a tender salad melts in mouth full of claw, citrus, garlic and Parmesan cheese. And is only an arm away: hands! A few minutes from judicious massage (not think Rolfing, Reiki) completely transform Kale, mustard or broccoli rabe in something soft and velvety leaves. The secret is in the squeeze: squeeze the Greens really start to break the cell walls, releasing enzymes that are split apart from bitter-tasting compounds. This is great news for anyone who wanted to enjoy excellent performance of these Greens (which are full of dietary fiber and healthy bone vitamin K) but could not learn to love the taste. It turns out that if you want your soft Greens out, all you have to do is give them a massage.

1. Start with 2 bunches of Kale, broccoli rabe or mustard leaves. Cabbage curly strip or mustard leaves from the stems (discard stems). For broccoli rabe, separate the florets from the leaves; cut florets in small pieces. Wash and dry the leaves (and flowers). Cut the leaves into small pieces and put it all in a bowl.

2. Add 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, 1/3 cup olive oil, lemon juice 1/4 cup, 3 cloves of garlic, soy sauce 1 tablespoon reduced sodium, 1 (optional) chopped anchovy fillets, chopped 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper and 1/4 teaspoon salt to the Greens.

3. With hands clean, firmly massage and crush the Greens until the volume is reduced by about half (1 to 2 minutes). They should look a little darker and somewhat bright and it has a soft and silky texture.

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Gretel H. Schueller is an award-winning journalist and author of the book. Graduate in science, health and environment programme for the dissemination of New York University, she has put her master's degree in journalism to good use. While in the allocation, has eaten the backyard weeds, harvest of buds of cactus in a desert of Arizona and make goat's cheese in Greece.