Save money and avoid food waste by storing your greens properly! Learn my step-by-step tutorial with the best techniques for how to wash and store leafy greens.

How many times have fruits or vegetables gone to waste because you didn’t eat them in time? Perhaps you share my bad habit of shopping as though you’re feeding an army. After the long winter, I get so excited every time I visit my local farmer’s market that I almost always buy too much. Although I can’t control how crazy you get at your farm stand, I can help you learn how to wash and store leafy greens.

Taking this simple step when you return from the store will save you precious time later in the week. Additionally, having access to washed and ready greens means you are more likely to throw them in your omelets, smoothies, pastas, salads and more. The bottom line: more greens on your plate = less in the trash and more money in your wallet.
How to wash and store leafy greens:
Today’s technique is perfect for all leafy greens such as romaine, spinach, kale, and swiss chard.
Wash Greens

Pull the greens out

Remove excess water

Dry

Store
Here are a few of my favorite recipes featuring leafy greens:
- Egg White Omelet with Sun-dried Tomatoes, Feta and Spinach
- Sauteed Swiss Chard with Lemon and Garlic

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