Kale

How to select

Choose dark colored kale bunches with small to medium leaves. Avoid brown or yellow leaves.

How to store

Store kale in a plastic bag in the coldest part of the fridge for 3-5 days.

Peak season

Ways to use

• Add chopped fresh or frozen kale to vegetable or bean soups.
• Add chopped kale to a stir-fry.
• Stir raw kale into pasta or rice salads.
• Substitute kale in recipes that use spinach or collard greens.
• Add cooked to any pasta dish.

Did you know...

• Kale is a member of the Brassicaceae family, also known as the cabbage family, along with broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower and kohlrabi.
• It originated in the Mediterranean region and was brought to the United States from England in the 17th century.
• Kale is a very hardy plant; it can withstand frosts and snowfall, making it an excellent staple food in the winter months.