Easy greens.

Get a bunch of nutrition experts in a room and the conversation will inevitably turn to dark leafy greens.

Collards, kale, spinach, broccoli, mustard greens, and turnip greens are nutritional powerhouses. Most are loaded with vitamin C, beta-carotene, lutein, calcium, folate, potassium, fiber, and more, all for only 30 calories per half cup.

Now Ready Pac makes it easy to squeeze a new green into your busy schedule.

Broccoli rabe (pronounced "rob") gets its name from the tiny broccoli-like buds that are scattered on its leafy stalks. The plant has a bitterness (think turnip greens or watercress) that's guaranteed to add character to mild dishes.

Ask most Americans what broccoli rabe is and you'll get a shrug. But ask an Italian about rapini and you're likely to get a favorite recipe. They braise it. They fry it. They steam it. They throw it in their soups and salads.

And now, so can you. Just poke a few holes in the bag and microwave for 3 or 4 minutes.

Then saute with ginger and soy sauce or with olive oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Or toss a handful into your stir-fry or vegetable soup. (For recipes, check out www.epicurious.com or foodtv.com.)

Makes you wonder what else is out there, waiting to make its debut in your dinner.

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