Hi! Do you want to taste Italian cuisine at your home? Then you should try one of the famous dish “the Italian Lacinato Kale Recipe (Tuscan)”. It is also called as dinosaur kale, dark kale, Tuscan greens.
The dark green leaves of Italian kale is slightly sweeter and have some earthy flavor.
In this post I would like to share Italian Lacinato Kale Recipe in Tuscan style. It is very simple to prepare, healthy and delicious.
Going forward you will get to know about
- What is lacinato kale (Tuscan)?
- Why to try this Tuscan Lacinato Kale Recipe?
- Ingredients needed
- Step by step instructions for preparation
- Italian kale serving suggestions
- Nutritional values
Lets go!!
What is lacinato Kale (Tuscan)?
It is originated in Tuscany, Italy. So it grabs the name as Tuscan kale.
It has Long, dark wrinkled leaves. Because of its appearance and texture, it is also called as dinosaur kale.
It tastes slight sweeter and less bitter than curly kale.
This dark kale is favourite for health conscious cooks as it is packed with nutrients.
Why to try this Tuscan Lacinato Kale Recipe?
- This dinosaur kale is of rich nutrients and full of vitamins like A, C, K.
- It is also rich in fiber and antioxidants.
- Very easy to prepare under 20 minutes.
- Can pair with wide range of foods like pasta, crust bread, grilled meat.
Ingredients needed
For four servings, you will need
- One large bunch of Lacinato Kale. Cut the tough stems ,chop the leaves into pieces.
- Three table spoons of olive oil.
- Three cloves of garlic should be sliced thinly.
- One pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Half tsp of sea salt.
- Half tsp of black pepper.
- Half cup of water or vegetable broth.
- Half lemon juice.
Step by step instructions for preparation
- The very first step is to prepare the kale. Wash the lacinato kale and ensure no sand particles present. Strip the leaves from the stems and chop them into pieces.
- Take a large skillet and heat the olive oil. Now add the sliced garlic, red pepper flakes and cook about one minute or until fragrant.
- Now add the chopped kale pieces along with salt and pepper. Mix well so that the kale will be coated with oil and garlic.
- Now add half cup of water or vegetable broth and close the lid. Let the kale cook for five to seven minutes in the water or broth.
After seven minutes you will see the tender kale with vibrant green colour.
- Add the lemon juice on top of kale for a good finish. Enjoy this as a side dish or have it with a Italian bread.
Italian kale serving suggestions
- Pairing the dino kale with grilled chicken , fish or steak will give an amazing taste.
- If you want to experience earthy twist, then add it with pasta dishes.
- To have extra nutrition, mix the Tuscan kale recipe with soups.
Nutritional values
Italian kale is a true nutritional power house. According to studies Per serving, it approximately contains 120 Kcal with 3g of protein, 8g of carbohydrates, 3g of fiber and also ample amount of vitamin A, C and K.
To conclude, with a very few ingredients you can make a famous Italian dish at your home. It is easy to cook, and will become one of the favorite dish in your healthy cooking rotation.
So what are you waiting for? Lets try this.
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