Green Vegetables

Selection: Freshest will have grey bloom on outer leaves, and a firm head. Preparation: slice segments lengthwise as needed. Remove central core. Good for You: More colour means more goodies. Cabbage provide Vitamin C and the B group; calcium,...

Selection: If bagged there should be no residual moisture visible. If unwrapped check for a firm head no browning, and protective outer leaves. Preparation: Outer leaves are useable if not too coarse. Remove and fold with inner leaves, rinse and spin or...

Selection: Plants are living so should look hydrated and fresh with good colour. Preparation: Take leaves off plant as needed, wash and use whole. Good for You: Keep it cool and you’ll keep your cool - it’s so delicious and fresh. Tastes...

Selection: Bead (bud) should be firm, dry, with no yellow. Preparation: Rinse, separate in florets or serving sized pieces. Good for You: Broccoli is high in fibre and vitamin C, a source of many B vitamins including folate, many minerals including...

Selection: Green and fresh looking. Cut face not browned. Preparation: Rinse under cold water, remove central core and its ready to slice or shred for your favourite recipe. Good for You: Contains Vitamin C, many of the B group, including folate;...

Selection: Cut edge should be clear and heart tight. Preparation: Cut required segment and remove core. Slice or shred according to your preference. Good for You: Has carbs, dietary fibre, some sugars and a little protein. Vitamins B1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 9...

Selection: Should be fresh, firm & green. Seeds should not be well developed. Preparation: Rinse; top & tail, cook whole or slice. Good for You: Contain some protein, fibre, Vitamins A, the B group, C and K And Tastes So Good: Steam, serve hot...

Selection: Curd should be white with a wrapping of trimmed green leaves. Preparation: Trim off leaves (although the young inside leaves can be eaten), halve then quarter or remove flower stalks as required. Good for You: They contain lots of B...