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Gritty Greens
Your greens feel sandy because grit was not washed out. Rinse again and re-warm gently.
gritty texture · sandy bite · vegan · gluten-free
The fix
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- 1 transfer greens to a bowl of cold water and swish gently
- 2 lift the greens out (do not pour) and spin dry
- 3 re-warm in a skillet with 1 teaspoon olive oil for 1 minute
If it's still wrong
- Chop and blend into pesto or soup, leaving grit at the bottom of the blender.
- Serve with a thick sauce to mask minor grit.
Prevent next time
- Wash greens in two changes of water before cooking.
- Spin dry so grit does not cling to wet leaves.
Notes
Why this works
Grit is heavier than water, so it sinks. Swishing in water frees the grit and lifting the greens out prevents it from resettling on the leaves.