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Also known as Tuscan cabbage or black leaf kale, cavalo nero is a popular vegetable in Italy.
Like kale, cavalo nero is a member of the famous brassica (or cabbage) family, and packs a hefty nutritional punch. Unlike cabbage cavalo nero does not form a head but instead has strappy leaves which could, if allowed, grow to a metre long.
the Italians shred cavalo nero into soups and risottos rather than serve as a side dish.
Tuscan cabbage (cavolo nero) is a good source of lutein (an antioxidant which is particularly important for eye health) and vitamins K, A and C. It also contains manganese, copper, fibre, calcium, iron and the B vitamins.
Category: Cheese
In Season: Winter
To Buy:
Tuscan cabbage (cavolo nero) is sold loose by the bunch.
To Store:
Store it for a day or two in the crisper section of the refrigerator. Wash it just before using.
Tips & Tricks:
Sauté in olive oil until tender and serve as a side to fish or on crunchy toast with shaved parmesan
Steam and serve with olive oil crashed garlic
Chop into a hearty vegetable soup with white beans.
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Amines:
No information available
Salicylates:
No information available
Benefits the Following Health Conditions:*
Aches & Pains
Constipation
Detoxifying
Atherosclerosis
Fluid Retention
Circulatory Disorders
Liver Sluggish
* This information is sourced by a qualified naturopath. It is non prescriptive and not intended as a cure for the condition. Recommended intake is not provided. It is no substitute for the advice and treatment of a professional practitioner.
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