Mystery Food #4!

Woo hoo! It's that time again - mystery food! Guess right and you are just awesome.

It is thought that I originated in Persia, which is why the

 Chinese refer to me as the “Persian Green.” I am one of the world’s healthiest foods, rich in Vitamins A, B2, B6, C, E and K, and am also rich in magnesium, folate, manganese, iron, calcium, potassium, protein, phosphorus, copper, selenium, niacin, zinc, and antioxidants. Many Americans associate me with a certain cartoon character.

What am I??