Ep 5. Eat Your Greens

In the season 7 episode 5 of Barefoot Contessa: Back to Basics, Ina Garten is all about green foods and how to make them delicious. She starts off by making roasted Broccoli with Garlic and Parmesan, which is quick and easy to prepare and bursts with flavor. She then moves on to making a bright green Pea Soup with Crispy Pancetta that is perfect for a light lunch or a refreshing starter. Next up, Ina shows us how to make a refreshing Salad with Warm Goat Cheese, which is a perfect combination of crunchy greens and tangy cheese.

Ina's next creation is a savory Spinach and Cheddar Souffle that is light and airy with a delicious flavor that will have everyone begging for seconds. She then makes a delicious Green Beans Gremolata that is sure to become one of your favorite side dishes. To finish the show, Ina whips up a Green Baby Leaf Salad with a simple Shallot Vinaigrette, which is a perfectly balanced dish that is full of vitamins and minerals.

Throughout the episode, Ina shares her tips and tricks for cooking with greens, including how to pick the perfect produce, how to store it, and how to cook it to bring out its best flavors. She also shares her ideas for how to incorporate more greens into your daily diet, from adding them to smoothies to using them in sandwiches and wraps.

Whether you are a die-hard vegetarian or just looking for ways to incorporate more healthy greens into your diet, this episode of Barefoot Contessa: Back to Basics is sure to inspire you with delicious ideas and easy techniques for cooking with greens. So put on your apron and get ready to learn how to cook some amazing green dishes with Ina Garten!