Kale, Red Russian

Red Russian kale or Ragged Jack kale is a subspecies of Brassica oleracea, a cousin to other decorative cabbages and kales.  Red Russian Facts 

Red Russian kale offers a mild nutty flavor that is slightly sweet and earthy with a hearty texture. When choosing Red Russian kale look for fresh, bright, firm leaves. Red Russian Kale Flavor  

Kale is a great source of Vitamins K, A, C, and B6. It also contains Folate, Fiber, and Manganese. Kale Nutrition 

Despite their tough and fibrous texture, kale stems are edible if cooked. You can add stems to stir fry, soups, or use to make vegetable stock. Kale has hearty leaves that withstand all types of cooking: boiling, braising, steaming, microwaving, and stir-frying. Kale can also be served raw, but the texture may be difficult to chew. Kale Cooking  

Recipes 

• https://www.servedfromscratch.com/garlic-kale/ 

• https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/kale-with-caramelized-onions/ 

• https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/three-green-wheat-berry-salad-with-mushroom-bacon-recipe/ 

• https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/garlic-braised-greens/ 

• https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/white-bean-and-kale-hummus/