Curly Kale

Nutrition Information:

Curly Kale contains high amounts of vitamins K and C, and also vitamin A, Manganese, Riboflavin, and calcium. It is a good source of iron. Kale is also high in antioxidants. Kale can help reduce the risk of heart disease and support liver function.

Storage Tips:

Store whole bunches of kale in the fridge, wrapped in paper towels and store in a ziplock bag in the crisper drawer. The kale should keep for up to a week. Kale can be frozen, just blanch, add to a baking tray and freeze, and once frozen add to a ziplock and return to the freezer.

Uses:

Kale makes a good base for salads, or can be mixed in with other greens. It is also good added to soups, sandwiches, made into pesto, added to juices and smoothies, or baked in the oven to make kale chips.

Recipe Ideas:

• This Sauteed Kale recipe from cooking.nytimes.com i simple and tasty.

• The Lemony Parmesan Kale Salad from kalejunkie.com uses only 8 simple ingredients for a flavorful salad.

• For a fantastic snack, try this Kale Chips recipe from minimalistbaker.com.

• When it comes to kale, Kale Basil Pesto is always a great option. Try this recipe from aberdeenskitchen.com.

• A great lunch item, this Crunchy Caesar Kale Wrap from naturallieplantbased.com is healthy and delicious.