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Kale

Kale

How to choose, prepare, and store Kale.
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Buying Kale
Look for:
kale with dark bunches that have small to medium leaves.

Avoid:
kale with brown or yellow leaves.

Seasonality: Fall and winter

Storing Kale
Store kale in a plastic bag in the coldest part of the refrigerator up to 5 days.

Preparing Kale
Wash thoroughly before eating. Remove the stalk and central vein by hand or with a knife. Next, chop or tear leaves for cooking. If eating kale raw, allow it to marinate" in dressing for a couple of hours to soften the tough leaves."

Recipes:
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