Kale

Brassica oleracea (var. acephala)

A form of cabbage that doesn’t form a head, kale has curly green leaves and is most often cooked, although it can be eaten raw. Many people think it has a mild cabbagy flavor, and it is often tossed into soups because the hardy leaves can stand up to long simmering.

Cut `n Clean Greens Kale makes your life easier by eliminating the drudgery of washing and cutting. With our easy bags of ready-to-use kale, home cooks can focus on cooking, while saving time normally needed for prep and cleanup.

Our kale is easy to cook, straight from the bag. You can green up soups and hearty sauces (such as chunky spaghetti sauce) or sauté it simply, for a clean, pure flavor. Lightly steamed or braised in stock, it makes a beautiful bed for a piece of fish.

Cooking Tips

Most cooking greens shine with simple preparation. Here are a couple of additional tips for kale:

• Kale has a hearty, sturdy leaf, and can stand up to simmering, so feel free to toss it into soups. Its flavor will not overpower.
• Finely shredded, you can substitute kale in nearly any type of cole slaw salad recipe instead of cabbage.
• For a simple side dish, sauté kale in a bit of olive oil, add some chopped garlic and/or onion, and stir-fry for a few minutes. Finish with a short splash of lemon juice or vinegar, and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes if you like.
• Braise kale in a bit of chicken stock, it holds up well when cooked.
• Some people believe that freezing, even if just overnight, makes kale sweeter and tastier. Try it for yourself. You may freeze Cut `n Clean Greens Kale right in the unopened bag.