Sunflower Greens

I never understood what a "Super Food" was. I guess now I know. Any green that contains almost as much protein as a chicken breast has got to be pretty "super" in my book. 3.5 ounces of these little guys contain 22.78 grams of protein! The same amount of chicken breast has 26.25 grams, that is pretty damn close. It's hard to believe that these little green stalks can be compared to chicken. Just by tossing a handful onto any sandwich adds so much nutritional value, you may never buy iceberg lettuce again. That's just what I did. By adding a good amount to my turkey sandwich, I boosted up the protein in my dinner, not to mention the flavor. The greens add a nice earthy taste. They are heartier than bean sprouts and add more texture than it's stringy cousin the Alfalfa sprout. However, they are not the easiest to find. I was lucky to find this bag of "super food" at the local Balducci's but have never seen them anywhere else. Happy hunting!