Recipes Ingredients Vegetables Spinach Recipes Blanched Greens Be the first to rate & review! By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 16, 2017 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Bryan Gardner This technique can be used for leafy greens such as collards, kale, Swiss chard, and spinach. Blanched greens can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. See how to use blanched greens. Ingredients 1 bunch greens Directions Remove leaves from stems. (Swiss chard stems are edible, so save and cook them) Blanch greens in a large pot of boiling salted water, 15 seconds (spinach and chard) to 2 minutes (kale and collards); drain. When cool enough to handle, squeeze out excess liquid; let cool completely in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Greens can be stored in an airtight container in refrigerator up to 4 days. Cook's Notes Cooked-Greens YieldsThat bundle of fresh greens may look enormous—until it cooks down. If you need a particular amount, weigh it in the store, or play it safe and buy two bunches.1 lb. collards = 2 cups1 lb. kale = 2 cups1 1/2 lb. spinach = 1 1/2 cups1 lb. Swiss chard = 2 cups Rate it Print