Vegetarian Recipes

Collard Greens Recipes That Are Tender, Flavorful, and Better in a Clay Pot

Collard Greens Recipes That Are Tender, Flavorful, and Better in a Clay Pot

Collard greens have a reputation that does not always do them justice. Too often they come out bitter, tough, or flat, and most of the time the recipe gets the blame when the real culprit is the pot they were cooked in. High heat from metal cookware concentrates bitterness, drives off moisture, and pushes through the greens before they have had a chance to properly break down. The result is a dish that never quite lives up to what it should be.
Inside this post you will find a full step-by-step recipe, tips for cleaning and prepping your greens, variations for both traditional southern style and fully plant-based cooking, and everything you need to know about why clay makes all the difference.

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Master the Art of Cooking Greens in Clay for Maximum Nutrition and Flavor!

Master the Art of Cooking Greens in Clay for Maximum Nutrition and Flavor!

To retain the maximum nutrients while cooking greens, using Miriam’s Earthen Cookware is essential. Miriam’s clay pots provide a gentle far-infrared heat that preserves the delicate nutrients in the food, unlike the harsh near-infrared heat from metal or ceramic cookware. This gentle heat ensures that the greens are not rendered tasteless and void of their rich nutrients at the end of the cooking process.

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Black Beans With Parsley

Black Beans With Parsley

Beans are an important part of any diet. They do more than just provide fiber, they are a source of protein as well as complex carbohydrates and antioxidants. And parsley is more than just for garnishing food: it adds excellent flavor just like any other herb!

This recipe brings beans into the spotlight as an entree that can be served with a roll or over a healthy serving of rice!

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Delicious, Nutritious Greens In a Clay Pot

Cooking greens in your pure clay pots is a quick and easy process!

The following recipe can be done with any type of greens such as collard & turnip greens. Don’t limit yourself to just spinach and kale!

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How to Cook Potatoes, Yams, and Other Root Vegetables in MEC

How to Cook Potatoes, Yams, and Other Root Vegetables in MEC

Cooking potatoes and yams can be a delightful treat or a bit of a mess depending on what pot you’re using.
When using MEC to steam cook your yams and potatoes they turn out way less starchy, more nutritious and thoroughly cooked.
You can also use these instructions as a guideline to prepare corn on the cob!

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