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Black Italian Cabbage

Inventory, 12 ct : 8.11
This item was last sold on : 05/28/22

• 34 Featured Restaurants

• 15 Recipe Ideas

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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.

Inn at Rancho Santa Fe -OLD OWNER	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-381-8289
Pacifica Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-792-0505
Little Lion	San Diego CA	619-519-4079
Paradise Point Resort BQT Kitchen	San Diego CA	858-490-6363
Crown Point Catering	San Diego CA	619-223-1211
Salt & Whiskey	San Diego CA	619-214-9519
Chateau La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-459-4451
Snooze H.C, LLC	San Diego CA	619-500-3344
Estancia Adobe	San Diego CA	858-550-1000
C 2 C	San Diego CA	619-972-9345
264 Fresco (Kitchen)	Carlsbad CA	760-720-3737
Luce	San Diego CA	619-275-2094
Lodge at Torrey Pines Main	San Diego CA	858-453-4420
Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-759-6063
Blue Ocean	Carlsbad CA	760-434-4959
Pali Wine Company	San Diego CA	310-893-0038
Herb & Sea	Encinitas CA	858-587-6601
Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District	El Cajon CA	619-644-7585
Hotel Del Coronado Serea Restaurant	Coronado CA	619-435-6611
One Door North	San Diego CA	858-232-4220

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Nate's Garden Grill	San Diego CA	619-607-0117
Davanti Enoteca India St.	San Diego CA	619-237-9606
Kairoa Brewing Company	San Diego CA	858-735-0051
InterContinental Vistal Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-501-9400
Rancho Valencia	Del Mar CA	858-756-1123
Toast Catering	San Diego CA	858-208-9422
The Compass	Carlsbad CA	760-434-1900
PFC Fitness Camp	Carlsbad CA	888-488-8936
Piatti	San Diego CA	858-454-1589
Mesa College	San Diego CA	619-388-2240
Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill	San Diego CA	858-453-4420
La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen	Carlsbad CA	760-930-7063
Orfila Vineyards & Winery	Oceanside CA	760-738-6500
Fish 101 Cardiff	Cardiff CA	619-753-7139

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Black Italian Cabbage. One

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Brooklyn Homemaker		Creamed Kale Gratin
The Organic Dietitian		Kale and Butternut Squash Breakfast Bowl
101 Cookbooks		Ribollita
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
Marin Mama Cooks		Lacinato Kale Salad
Feasting at Home		Tuscan White Bean Soup
Hortus		Baked Whole-Leaf Kale Chips with Spiced Salt
Everyday Maven		Creamy Sausage and Kale Soup
Salt and Pepper Skillet		Kale-Farro Risotto & Parmesan Crisps

the other 5...

The First Mess		Cauliflower, Kale + Chickpea Curry Pot
Feasting at Home		Roasted Cauliflower Kale & Farro Salad with Turmeric Dressing
Brooklyn Supper		Lacinato Kale Pasta with Parmesan and Breadcrumbs
Confessions of a Foodie		Kale Chips
Budget Bytes		Sesame Kale

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