greens

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the leaves of green vegetables such as spinach or cabbage when eaten as food:

Come on now, eat your greens!

A common side dish in that region is greens cooked overnight with a smoked turkey leg.

I'm a big fan of dark leafy greens, especially kale and spinach.

The burger comes with chips, or you can substitute in a salad of mixed greens if you prefer.

Throw in some bitter greens for the last five minutes of cooking.

the leaves of green vegetables such as lettuce or spinach when eaten as food