Curly kale pre-cut 300gr

Kale (or curly kale, Latin name: Brassica oleracea) is a real superfood, thanks to its composition and beneficial effects, it is also called the king of green leafy and yellow vegetables.
The cabbage family, which originated in Asia Minor, was brought to western Europe by the migrating Celts during the Roman era. Curly kale became established and was a popular vegetable until the Middle Ages. 100 grams of curly kale covers 200% of the body's vitamin needs!

Interesting fact

Curly kale is very low in carbohydrates and calories, but contains large amounts of calcium, vitamin C, folic acid, iron, manganese, potassium, copper, beta-carotene, fiber, lutein and all essential amino acids, as well as the most easily absorbable forms of the health and heart-protective omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. It also contains sulfur-containing active ingredients that stimulate the body's detoxification processes and help prevent certain types of cancer.

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Did you know?

– Even a small amount of curly kale covers the body's daily vitamin K and A needs, is an excellent source of vitamin E, contains almost eight times more folic acid and four times more vitamin C than cabbage.
– Lowers cholesterol levels, its coenzymes help burn healthy fats and detoxify.
– Curly kale contains more carotenoids than carrots. It is rich in lutein, which protects eye health, its calcium content is more than sixty times that of fresh spinach, and significantly exceeds the amount found in milk. Its consumption contributes to maintaining the integrity of cells, may reduce the risk of cancer (especially breast, ovarian and prostate cancer), helps maintain healthy skin and hair, protects DNA, and improves vision.
– Effectively supports digestion, improves the natural cleansing of the colon and natural fat burning, contributes to the detoxification of the body, so it can also be an ally in achieving a flat stomach. It accelerates the absorption of calcium, its fibers promote the regeneration of the intestinal flora.
– Curly kale is a great detoxifier, removing harmful substances from the body, among other things, it can also be a cure for digestive problems, fatigue and chronic headaches.
– Effective anti-inflammatory, thus leafy kale strengthens and protects the urinary tract, relieves symptoms of arthritis and asthma.
– Curly kale stimulates the functioning of the nervous system and brain, improves memory. Its manganese content makes the energy content of carbohydrates and proteins taken with food available, and fatty acids that stimulate the functioning of the nervous system are more easily produced.
– Curly kale contains Indole. This nitrogen compound reduces the risk of certain abrasions, injuries becoming cancerous, especially in estrogen-sensitive tissues. Furthermore, its isothiocyanate content inhibits tumor growth and prevents the targeting of carcinogenic compounds.

Baked curly kale

Ingredients:

30 dkg curly kale, 4 medium potatoes, 2 medium red onions, 3 cloves of garlic, 6 tbsp. oatmeal, 50 g butter, 200 ml cooking cream, 200 ml sour cream, 400 ml milk, 1 egg, 1 tsp. salt, 1 tsp. ground cumin, 0.5 tsp. paprika, 0.5 tsp. marjoram

Preparation:

1. Wash the curly kale leaves and drain them thoroughly with a salad spinner.
2. Chop them up, peel the potatoes and red onions and cut them into rings.
3. Finely grate the garlic cloves and mix them with the spices, cream, sour cream, milk and egg.
4. Thoroughly butter a smaller baking tray and spread half of the kale on the bottom.
5. Put the red onion rings on this, then the potato rings in rows. Sprinkle the oatmeal on top of the potatoes, then cover the whole thing with the remaining kale.
6. Pour the spicy milk-cream-sour cream-egg mixture over it and dice the remaining butter on top.
7. Covered with aluminum foil, bake in a moderately warm oven for about 30-40 minutes. Serve drizzled with sour cream.

Storage

Store in a dry, cool place, between 6-8°C.

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