The fruit was so bitter the tiniest nip had made her scalp contract, but the steamed greens with what looked like walnuts were delicious.

Next comes a big plate of rice, beans, steamed greens and grilled polenta, quickly followed by a parade of skewers.

That same night its accompanying steamed greens were sandy, but the potato cake was crisp and the grilled vegetables were just right.

His father's hand twitched, sending a spoonful of the steamed greens flying onto the carpet.

Serve with plenty of steamed greens to mop it up - anything else is overkill.

A plate of rice, black beans, steamed greens, plantains and fried polenta comes with the meal.

A little oval plate of steamed Chinese greens in oyster sauce interests me more than any other vegetable.

A side of rice, black beans, steamed greens, plantains and fried polenta, all on one plate, accompany the meal.

Rice, black beans, steamed greens, plantains and fried polenta come with the meals.

And I loved the plate of rice, black beans, steamed greens, plantains and fried polenta, which came with the meal.