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Black Italian Cabbage

Inventory, 12 ct : 37.95
This item was last sold on : 10/19/21

• 28 Featured Restaurants

• 14 Recipe Ideas

• 1 Shares

Description/Taste

Black Italian cabbage has a thick central stalk and produces long, fat, spear-like leaves that have wrinkled, bubbled surfaces. The dark blue-green leaves will grow up to 46 centimeters long and 11 centimeters at their widest. Young leaves are harvested between 15 and 20 centimeters, when the stalks are still tender. As the leaves mature, they thicken, and stalks become tough. Black Italian cabbage offers a subtle peppery flavor with a tangy bite and sweet aftertaste.

Seasons/Availability

Black Italian cabbage is available year-round with a peak season in the winter months.

Current Facts

Black Italian cabbage, better known as Tuscan or Dinosaur kale, is an Italian variety botanically known as Brassica oleracea var. acephala. It is referred to as Lacinato kale as well as Cavolo Nero, the Italian name which literally translates to “Black cabbage.” The heirloom variety is found in the Tuscan region of Italy and is popular in restaurants in the United Kingdom and the United States.

Nutritional Value

Black Italian cabbage is an excellent source of vitamins K, A, C and B2, manganese and calcium. It’s a great source of iron, folates and dietary fiber. Kale is also a good source of phosphorus, magnesium, copper, B-complex vitamins, zinc and selenium. Black cabbage also contains the phytonutrients quercetin and kaempferol, and flavonoids like lutein, zeaxanthin, and beta carotene which provide beneficial antioxidant properties.

Applications

Black Italian cabbage, or Tuscan kale, is an essential ingredient in the regional dish ribollita, or reboiled winter vegetable stew. It is also used in minestrone. Young, tender leaves are used raw in green or grain salads. They can be used as wrappers for cheese, shrimp or prawn, and risotto. Older leaves may need to have the ribs or central stalk removed due to toughness, otherwise they require longer cooking time. The thick leaves can be sliced or chopped and used as a substitute for romaine in Cesar salad, braised, tossed into pasta dishes, soups, stews, egg dishes or simply sautéed with oil and garlic. It pairs well with beans and pork. Store Black Italian cabbage in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Wrapping the bottoms of the stems in a wet cloth will keep them from drying out.

Ethnic/Cultural Info

Brassica oleracea is classified by its many forms and is further diversified into leaves (kale), heads (common or Savoy cabbage), gems (Brussels sprouts), hypertrophied flowers (broccoli and cauliflower), and roots (turnips). Kale, which is part of the acephala group, has two other types in addition to the Black Italian, or Tuscan kale: curly (also known as Scots) and Russian, with fringed, flat, serrated leaves.

Geography/History

Italian cabbage is an international hybrid and a prized Tuscan specialty referred to as "cavolo nero" or black cabbage in English. Abundantly available in Tuscany, black cabbage supplies are very limited in other parts of the world. Italian cuisine especially favors this cabbage in the cold-weather cooking season. A member of the Crucifer or mustard family, cabbage is a prehistoric Mediterranean wild plant. Classified by its many forms, cabbage is diversified into leaves (kale), heads (common or Savoy cabbage), gems (Brussels sprouts), hypertrophied flowers (broccoli and cauliflower), or into roots (turnips).

Featured Restaurants

Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.

Larsen's Steakhouse - La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-886-7561
Lodge at Torrey Pines Main	San Diego CA	858-453-4420
Born & Raised	San Diego CA	619-944-1631
Blue Ocean	Carlsbad CA	760-434-4959
Davanti Enoteca India St.	San Diego CA	619-237-9606
La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen	Carlsbad CA	760-930-7063
Oscars Brewing Company	Temecula CA	619-695-2422
Hotel Del Coronado Serea Restaurant	Coronado CA	619-435-6611
Convention Center Shell	San Diego CA	619-295-3172
Oyster and Pearl Bar Restaurant	La Mesa CA	619-303-8118
Herb & Sea	Encinitas CA	858-587-6601
Del Mar Country Club	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-759-5500 x207
Pali Wine Company	San Diego CA	310-893-0038
Neighborhood Burger	San Diego CA	619-446-0002
InterContinental Vistal Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-501-9400
True Food-Fashion Valley	San Diego CA	619-810-2929
Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-759-6063
Campfire	Carlsbad CA	760-637-5121
Chateau La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-459-4451
Shootz Fish X Beer	Oceanside CA	978-290-6914

the other 8...

Home & Away - Old Town	San Diego CA	619-886-1358
Continental Catering Inc	La Mesa CA	907-738-9264
Toast Cafe	San Diego CA	858-208-9422
Pacifica Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-792-0505
Beach Plum Kitchen	Carlsbad CA	760-688-8682
The Wild Thyme Company	San Diego CA	858-527-0226
The Compass	Carlsbad CA	760-434-1900
One Door North	San Diego CA	858-232-4220

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Black Italian Cabbage. One

is easiest, three is harder.

Feasting at Home		Tuscan White Bean Soup
Feasting at Home		Roasted Cauliflower Kale & Farro Salad with Turmeric Dressing
Everyday Maven		Creamy Sausage and Kale Soup
Budget Bytes		Sesame Kale
Marin Mama Cooks		Lacinato Kale Salad
Confessions of a Foodie		Kale Chips
Salt and Pepper Skillet		Kale-Farro Risotto & Parmesan Crisps
The Organic Dietitian		Kale and Butternut Squash Breakfast Bowl
Hortus		Baked Whole-Leaf Kale Chips with Spiced Salt
Brooklyn Homemaker		Creamed Kale Gratin

the other 4...

Half Baked Harvest		Simple Grilled Kale + Red Pepper Tuscan Pasta Salad
Healthy Seasonal Recipes		Kale Salad with Roasted Delicata Squash, Chevre, Dried Cranberries & Spiced Pecans
The First Mess		Cauliflower, Kale + Chickpea Curry Pot
101 Cookbooks		Ribollita

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Santa Monica Farmers Market

Tamai Family Farms

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 214 days ago, 3/20/21