How to Prepare and Cook Kale

Swiss chard (Swiss Chard or Chard) is a type of cabbage that is grown for its green leaves instead of its bulbs. Kale is rich in nutrients and is a rich and diverse source of vitamins. It also contains more minerals than most other vegetables and is rich in fiber. When prepared and cooked properly, chard tastes great. If you want to know how to prepare kale and use it to make delicious dishes, follow the instructions below:

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Ingredient

Pan-fried Cabbage with Parmesan Cheese

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 small red onion, diced
1 bunch of rainbow cabbage
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Salt to taste

Salty Rainbow Cabbage

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 clove minced garlic
230g Portobello mushrooms
1 stalk of chopped leek
1 cup chicken broth
1 bunch of rainbow cabbage
2 cups grated Parmesan cheese

Sweet and Spicy Rainbow Kale

1/2 cup dry Sherry
1/2 cup raisins
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped almonds
4 thinly sliced garlic cloves
4 bunches of rainbow cabbage
1 red Jalapeno pepper
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste

Choosing and Preparing Rainbow Cabbage

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Choose delicious kale. You should choose cabbage with many leaves, bright leaves, not brown, wilted or bruised. Spinach stems are prone to breakage, so choose cabbages that are strong and not crushed. Spinach comes in many different forms, but whichever one you choose, you should choose a cabbage that looks healthy and doesn’t wilt. ^{[1] X Research Source}

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Choose a type of cabbage. There are different varieties of rainbow chard. The stem (the part of the stem that develops into a leaf) can be red, white, or yellow. Each type of cabbage has a different taste, so try and choose the one you like. Kale with red stalks is usually sweeter and less bitter than white collards. All types of spinach can be prepared in the same way, but the taste will be different.

The stalks of different varieties of chard have different widths. Some people like to eat the stalks, some people like to eat the leaves. If you like to eat stalks, choose the large-stemmed rainbow cabbage. If you like to eat leaves, choose cabbage with thinner stalks.

Wash the cabbage. You must wash the cabbage before it is processed. First, wash the cabbage in cold water. Vegetables can be picked out and washed again until the soil is clean. Rainbow radish bought at the farmers market is usually fresher and more soiled, so be sure to wash it thoroughly. Should wash cabbage immediately before processing, wash it too long, the cabbage will wilt.

Decide whether to remove the leaves from the stem. Small leaves can be left whole or added to salads, large leaves with thin stems can be left whole and processed. But if you’re using thick-stemmed cabbage, you should separate the leaves from the stalks because the stalks are tougher and take longer to process.

Processing Rainbow Kale

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Steam the kale in the steamer. Put the thick stalks in the steamer for a few minutes and then add the green leaves. The cabbage leaves will ripen in 1-2 minutes. The cabbage is soft and slightly droopy, which means that the cabbage is ripe.

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Steam the rainbow radish in the microwave. Steam the thin stems and leaves that still have water after washing them in the microwave. Steaming the spinach in this way usually takes 1-2 minutes. Microwave ovens come in a variety of power levels, so check the cabbage regularly until you determine how long to steam. Steaming too hot will cause the cabbage to become mushy, so check after 1 minute.

Steam the kale in a pan. Put the cabbage in the water just submerged. Put the thick stalks in the water for 1-2 minutes before adding the leaves and then steam for another 1-2 minutes.

Stir-fry kale over medium heat. Heat 2-3 tablespoons of piu oil or butter in a pan. Then, add the cabbage stalks and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes and then add the cabbage leaves. You can cut the stalks into 10cm lengths to make it easier to stir-fry. Continue sautéing for up to 5 minutes until the cabbage is tender.

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Frozen rainbow cabbage. You can freeze and store kale for up to 1 year. Wash the cabbage and blanch it in boiling water for 2-3 minutes. Place the cabbage in ice water to cool. Drain and then place the cabbage in a freezer bag with a zipper. Make sure that there are no gaps in the bag. Put the cabbage bag in the freezer.

Prepare Pan-Fried Spinach with Parmesan Cheese

Cut off the rainbow leaves. Separate the leaf part from the stem and center stalk. Chop the cabbage and put it in a bowl. ^{[2] X Research Source}

Cut off the stem and stalks of the wealth. Cut stems and stems into 5-7.5 cm lengths.

Melt 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 tablespoons of piu oil in a large saucepan. Heat over medium heat and wait for the butter to melt completely.

Add 1 tablespoon minced garlic and 1/2 diced red onion to the pan. Fry all ingredients for at least 20 seconds, until mixture is fragrant.

Add the cabbage and ½ cup dry white wine to the mixture. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes or until the cabbage is tender.

Put the cabbage leaves in the pan. Stir-fry for at least 3 more minutes until the leaves are slightly shriveled. Turn off the stove and remove the cabbage to a bowl.

Drizzle 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice and 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese over the cabbage. Mix until the cabbage has absorbed the lime juice and cheese. Add a little salt.

Processing Salted Rainbow Kale

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Remove stems and cut Portobello mushrooms. Cut 230g Portobello mushrooms into 1.2-5cm long pieces. ^{[3] X Research Sources}

Prune and cut the rainbow chard. You don’t need to cut the cabbage into perfect lengths, just cut it long enough to put it in the pan, the leaves no longer than 12cm.

Heat 2 tablespoons of piu oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.

Put 1 teaspoon of crushed red pepper and 1 clove of minced garlic into the pot.

Add the mushrooms to the garlic and chili mixture. Stir until the mushrooms are soft and start to release water. This process usually takes 3-5 minutes.

Put 1 stalk of leek in the pot. Cook for another 5 minutes until the leeks are soft.

Pour 1 cup of chicken broth and kale into the pot. Cover and simmer until the cabbage leaves are slightly drooping. This process takes about 10 minutes.

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Open the pot lid. Continue cooking until the cabbage is tender and the water has almost evaporated. Do not let the water run out quickly, causing the cabbage to burn. Cooking takes about 5 minutes.

Sprinkle 2 cups of Parmesan cheese into the pot. Do not stir the cabbage and wait until the cheese has melted.

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Enjoy. Enjoy cabbage and mushrooms as an accompaniment or main course. Cauliflower with quinoa or whole-wheat pasta makes a delicious side dish.

Processing Sweet and Spicy Rainbow Kale

Separate the stalks and stems of the cabbage. You do not need to use these portions for the dish. ^{[4] X Research Sources}

Cut the cabbage leaves into 5 cm lengths.

Pour 1/2 cup of dry sherry and 1/2 cup of raisins into a small saucepan and simmer.

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Turn off the stove. Wait for the mixture to cool.

Heat 2 tablespoons of piu oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.

Place 1/2 cup of sliced almonds in the pot. Cook and stir frequently until the almonds turn brown. This process takes about 2 minutes.

Put 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves in the pot. Cook for 1 more minute until the garlic is fragrant but not browned. This step takes about 1 minute.

Put the kale in the pot. Add a handful of cabbage to the pot and stir until the cabbage is tender, then add another handful. Cook until cabbage is soft. This step takes about 4 minutes.

Pour the sherry and raisin mixture over the cabbage.

Add 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest, 2 teaspoons lime juice, and 1 thinly sliced red Jalapeno pepper to the mixture.

Add a little salt and pepper. Stir well to absorb all the spices.

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Enjoy. Enjoy the sweet and spicy rainbow radish as a side dish.

Advice

Don’t can canned kale.
Spinach can be stored for up to 1 year by freezing. Wash the cabbage as directed above. Blanch the cabbage in boiling water for 2-3 minutes. Remove the cabbage and place in a bowl of ice water to cool. Drain and then place the cabbage in a freezer bag with a zipper. Make sure that there are no gaps in the bag. Put the cabbage bag in the freezer.
The red-stemmed kale will impart the red color to the foods it’s prepared with.

Warning

Rainbow radish is difficult to preserve for a long time. If you want to eat chard, it’s best to buy or harvest it 3 days in advance or less if possible.