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Easter celebrations are incomplete without showcasing the contrasting colours of spring bounty on the table. This occasion is the best reason for you to use up all the seasonal produce to make a lavish brunch or dinner menu for the party. When it comes to using seasonal produce, leafy greens can’t surely be overlooked.
In order to add contrasting elements to highlight the appeal of the entire table, it is important to pay attention to the look and feel of the dishes presented. While lamb, buns, ham and eggs are considered an essential part of the Easter feast, pairing these recipes with leafy green treats complements the entire appeal of the dishes, making them look irresistibly good.
There are several recipes that you can make with leafy greens for Easter. Apart from traditional salads and sides, you can use spinach, swiss chard, cabbage, lettuce, collard greens and kale in many other recipes that can be a highlight of the entire party menu. Make these amazing recipes with greens for the festival.
Make These 7 Tantalising Recipes Using Leafy Greens
1) Cabbage Rolls
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Cabbage rolls can win hearts with just one bite. The succulent meat filling wrapped with blanched cabbage leaves creates a symphony of flavours in the most enticing way. This is one such recipe that you’ll want to make forever.
2) Easter Salad with Lettuce
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Easter salad, with the spring special produce such as lettuce, strawberries, asparagus, and avocado and graced with almonds, cheese and lemon vinaigrette becomes an eye-catching treat showcasing different hours in one dish. You can include more greens in this dish along with lettuce.
3) Swiss Chard Penne Pasta Bake
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For an indulging and saucy dish, creamy penne pasta baked with Swiss chard makes a perfect option to add to the party menu. This is the best recipe to make with Swiss chard that infuses the pleasant bitter flavours with the creaminess of pasta sauce.
4) Instant Pot Collard Greens
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Instant Pot Collard Greens made with the addition of bacon and ham is brimming with flavours and textures that leave an unforgettable feel on the taste buds. This Southern-inspired one-pot dish is perfect for last-minute preparation.
5) Sauteed Kale
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Simple sauteed kale can be a perfect complementary dish to pair with bread and main course. You can add pieces of crispy bacon and ham to give it more flavour. Also, don't forget to add garlic and lemon juice to bring heartyness to the dish.
6) Stir Fried Beet Greens with Onions
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Beet greens with caramelised onions is the best way to use up the leaves of beet that will also make an exciting dish for the Easter party menu. This recipe has a perfect balance of bitter and sweet that melds together creating a mesmerising flavour.
7) Phyllo Pie with Spinach and Egg
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Pies made with crusty phyllo sheets have long been a crowd-pleasing addition to party menus. By making a sophisticated and creamy filling with spinach and eggs, you can make it a easter-special treat to add to your table.
This Easter, enchant your festive feast with these delectable leafy greens recipes. From Cabbage Rolls to simple Kale stir fry, you can use the spring bounty to the fullest to make these amazing recipes that will leave everyone wanting more.
