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Green vegetables turn grey

Also searched as: olive-green broccoli, grey beans, grey peas, dark spinach

In short: Acid and time have turned the into an olive-brown pigment.

Picture it

Like a freshly painted garden fence weathering: heat and acid turn green into olive grey in minutes.

What happened in your kitchen?

Question 1

How long did the vegetables cook?

Cooked too long
The longer it cooks, the more acid leaks out and dulls the green.
Next time: Cook briefly, 1–3 minutes · Refresh in cold water straight away
Acid too early
Lemon, vinegar or tomatoes in the pot speed up the colour change.
Next time: Add acid only when serving
Kept warm in the sauce
Even after cooking, warmth keeps changing the green.
Next time: Cook the vegetables separately and mix just before serving

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