Lacinato Kale has been delineate as tasting earthy and slightly sweeter than traditional green Kale with a green/blue or green/black coloring. At Ocean Mist Farms, we proudly grow our Lacinato Kale organically.
ORGANIC LACINATO KALE...
Lacinato Kale, a full cousin variety of the normal green kale is also referred to as Tuscan Kale or Black Kale. Lacinato Kale has a similar high nutritional value and health benefits as green Kale however has a a lot of textured, bumpylook to its leaves.
The flavor profile of Lacinato Kale has been delineate as tasting earthy and slightly sweeter than traditional green Kale with a green/blue or green/black coloring.
At Ocean Mist Farms, we proudly grow our Lacinato Kale organically.
The flavor profile of Lacinato Kale has been delineate as tasting earthy and slightly sweeter than traditional green Kale with a green/blue or green/black coloring.
At Ocean Mist Farms, we proudly grow our Lacinato Kale organically.
SELECTING TIPS
Lacinato Kale has an even a lot of bumpy texture than the initial green curly kale. the size and length of leaves can vary in a very full bunch due to the way they grow and are harvested come in the field. it's best to avoid bunches with yellowing leaves or slimy stems as they're each a sign of age and/or improper storage.
PREPARING LACINATO KALE
HOW TO STORE Lacinato Kale
Place a damp paper towel round the Lacinato Kale to maintain its hydration and store in refrigerator crisper tillyou're able to use.
HOW TO PREPARE Lacinato Kale
Always rinse your Lacinato Kale before using beneath cool water. Trim finish of stems if required.
Lacinato Kale COOKING ideas
SAUTÉING LACINATO KALE
After rinsing, chop the Lacinato Kale into bite size items. Place directly into a preheated sauté pan with olive oil and garlic. Sauté for about 5 minutes or until it's cooked to your preference.
MICROWAVING LACINATO KALE
Place rinsed, chopped Lacinato Kale with simply the water clinging to its leaves, in a very covered microwave-safe dish. Cook on high for seven to ten minutes, stirring when four minutes. Let stand coated for three minutes before serving. (Actual cooking time could vary pending amount of Lacinato Kale being cooked and microwave electrical power.)
JUICING LACINATO KALE
After rinsing the Lacinato Kale, use as you'd the other juicing ingredient to add flavor and therefore the organic process benefits of this superfood.
GROWING & HARVEST Lacinato Kale
Lacinato Kale grows from seed in a commercial greenhouse so transplanted directly into a field location chosen for a particular micro-climate and time of year.
Although the plant leaves look completely different, Lacinato Kale grows similarly to traditional green-“Curly” Kale.generally one field of Lacinato Kale is harvested 2 to 6 times.
All Ocean Mist Farms Lacinato Kale is harvested and clustered by hand with 11-12 inch long leaves and 8-10 leaves per a bunch.
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