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ACÁ
Recipes and Stuff
Asociacion Comunitaria de Autosuficiencia A.C.
ACÁ's Greens and Apples
| 2 tsp. soft margarine | 1 lb. Greens, rinsed and finely chopped | | 2 medium-size Granny Smith apples, | (mustard greens or kale especially nice) | | coarsely chopped | Salt and pepper to taste | | 1/3 cup frozen apple juice concentrate | |
In large saucepan, melt margarine over medium heat. Add apples and cook, stirring, until lightly browned. Add remaining ingredients. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until greens are tender. Serve immediately.
ACÁ's Great Greens for Pasta
| Kale, 2 large bunches | 1/3 C. olive oil, | | 1 small can of chick peas (10 oz), | ˝-1 tsp. red pepper flakes | | well drained and coarsely chopped | Salt | | 7-10 large cloves garlic, minced | |
Immerse greens in sink of warm water. Swish them around to loosen any dirt particles. Remove stems. Without shaking off the excess water, place greens in a large pot.
Sprinkle with salt. Add only enough additional water to prevent them from boiling dry to a large,
heavy saucepan and heat on low to med-low. Add garbanzo beans and heat for five minutes.
ACÁ's Steamed and Sauteéd Greens
| Great Green's Mixta de verde | Olive oil | | Garlic, minced (optional) | Balsamic vinegar |
Wash greens in sink filled with warm water and swish them around to loosen any dirt
particles. Remove heavy stalks. Place in large saucepan and add enough additional
water to prevent them from boiling dry. Sprinkle with salt. Cover and bring to boil.
Once boiling, reduce heat and continue to cook uncovered until greens are just wilted.
Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Sprinkle with minced garlic if desired.
Continue to sauté for another 5-10 minutes.
ACÁ's Tasty Greens Soup
| 1 medium yellow onion (chopped) | 6 cups water | | 1 tsp. Sesame oil | 1/2 tsp. sea salt | | 1 clove garlic (chopped) | 1 bunch dandelion greens | | 1 cup celery (chopped) | or any dark leafy greens (chopped) | | 1 Tbsp. Miso | |
Heal oil in soup pot. Sauté garlic for 30 seconds. Add onion. Sauté onion and garlic
over medium heat until they begin to brown. Add celery and sauté for an additional 2-3 minutes. Add water and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5-6 minutes. Pour soup into blender with miso and puree. Return to soup pot. Add greens to soup. Bring to a boil and serve.
Edible Flowers
Common Flowers
| Broccoli Flower | Cauliflower | Snow Pea Flowers | | Nasturtium | Chives | Sunflowers | |
Some Not So Common Flowers to Enjoy
| Lavender | Roses | Pineapple scented Sage | | Borage | Calendula | Catnip | | Johnny-Jump ups | Anise Hyssop | Red Clover | | Pansies | Geranium | Zucchini Flowers |
Flowers from most culinary herbs are also delightful in your salads, teas, desserts, and as garnishes.
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