Nutrition, food safety, and health resources from CSU Extension
Exploring the Variety and Versatility of Cruciferous Vegetables What do Brussels sprouts, kale, and cauliflower have in common? Aside from being some of the trendiest vegetables of the moment, they are all members of the same botanical family, Cruciferae or Brassicaceae. Other vegetables in this family include, broccoli, cabbage, bok choy, arugula, kohlrabi, […]
Don’t have an oven or don’t want to heat up the house? Try this easy recipe for making crispy and tasty kale chips in the microwave! Serves: 4 Ingredients: 1 bunch washed kale 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon salt (optional) Directions: Remove stems from freshly washed kale. Place leaves […]
This salad uses massaged kale, which makes the kale less bitter, along with garlic, lemon and parmesan cheese for a fun and different salad. Serves: 4 Ingredients: 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice 1-2 cloves garlic, crushed or finely minced 1 bunch of green curly or lacinato kale, washed, stemmed, and cut […]
