Dark, ruffled, lacinato kale is sold under a number of different names: Black , Tuscan and Dinosaur. All share the nutritional background of cruciferous vegetables.
Free of fat and cholesterol, rich in fiber, low in fat, high in Vitamin A, kale does well in produce starved winter months.
Its rich, full-flavoured contribution to minestrone, risotto, calzone and layered pasta reflects its versatility and adaptability.
Cruciferous vegetables derive their name from the cross (or crucifer) that their four petaled flowers form. Members include arugula, bok choy, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, collard greens, horseradish, kohlrabi, mustard, mustard greens, radishes, rutabaga, turnip and watercress.
