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Fire up the grill so the flames can imbue wedges of romaine lettuce with a whole new flavour and texture profile. And when the hunks of flame-licked greens are adorned with chunky vegetables and a creamy tahini dressing, you have an epic meal.

When it comes to cancer-fighting foods, it’s often leafy greens that reign supreme. But you should think outside the salad bowl and try these new ways to make the nutritional superstars of the produce aisle shine.

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Green Recipes

Who says waffles are just for breakfast and must be draped in maple syrup? Adorned with herby tomatoes and oozy eggs, these green waffle stacks are worthy of the fanciest of bistros.

Fairly mild in flavour and sturdy enough to hold plenty of fillings, collard greens are a fresh alternative to flour-based wraps. Roll them up with this verdant hummus and protein-packed chicken and you’ve got a hand-held midday meal that will be the star of the office.

A creamy yogurt-chard sauce surrounds cubes of pan-seared tofu in this aromatic, satisfying riff on Indian saag. Being able to use both the leaves and tender stems makes Swiss chard a two-for-one star in the kitchen.

A generous amount of kale gives this soup a nutritional gold medal, while the duo of potato and blended cashews makes each spoonful deliciously creamy. And we’re so keen on kale, we’ve even worked it into a garnish in the form of crunchy greens.

A frantic work, family, and social schedule can leave you little time or energy to put a healthy meal on the table. That’s why it’s time to garner an appetite for the ready-in-a-hurry cooking method known as stir-frying. These globally inspired recipes will make you feel like a wok star.

Matthew Kadey, MSc, RD

LATEST FROM MATTHEW KADEY, MSC, RD

Red Pepper Yogurt Dip with Asparagus Dippers

Thai Kale Sorghum Salad

Salmon Burgers with Broccoli Pesto

Egg Tomato Curry

Chocolate Teff Pudding with Roasted Strawberries

Grilled Greek Romaine Steak

The Green Party

Chickpea Spinach Waffles

Collard Chicken Wraps with Green Hummus

Tofu Chard Saag

Cream of Kale Soup

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