Kale - Cavolo Nero

Description

Grown Locally by Brian & Jenny Chapman - The Country Bunch - at Bugle Ranges. They have been growing for the Organic Market since its' inception - 1982. Superb growers of so many vegetable lines for us. Palm tree-like fronds are a characteristic of the Black kale. Low in calories, Black kale offers vitamin C, folic acid, calcium, and potassium. It is said Black kale stimulates the immune system and can help in preventing certain types of cancer. Juiced Black kale is claimed to be helpful for arthritis, gastric ulcers, depression, and gout. Young raw Black kale leaves are tasty in salads. Pairs well with beans or pork. Cook until soft in olive oil with a generous amount of garlic for a palate-pleasing side dish. To use Black kale leaves as food wrappers, blanch leaves briefly in lightly salted water. Place cubes of favorite cheese in leaf; wrap and bake. Risotto is superb wrapped in kale leaves as are shrimp and scallops.