Kale - Lacinato(Italian)

Italian kale, also kale black kale, dinosaur kale, is despite it's dark green leaves, a milder tasting kale which can be enjoyed raw, roasted, sautéed, braised, juiced, steamed, or air-fried. It is especially tender when young and often used as a salad green. The fully mature leaves are best when cooked, but require minimal cooking when compared to other kale varieties as the central rib is not as as fibrous. Black kale is often tossed with olive oil and salt before being fried into crispy chips.