Blanched Kale Recipe

This step-by-step guide for making blanched kale is the perfect solution for transforming this sometimes bitter vegetable into a tender, mild-flavored addition to salads, soups, and smoothies. The blanching process also prepares kale leaves for freezing, which will allow you to enjoy this leafy green for up to 6 months.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 bunch kale
• 1 tablespoon of salt (optional)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Boil the water: Fill a large pot with water and salt (if using). Bring it to a boil. Meanwhile, have a large bowl of ice water ready.
2. 2Prep the kale: Remove kale leaves from their stems. Give them a rough chop or tear them to small pieces by hand.
3. 3Blanch the kale: When the water comes to a boil, add the kale leaves into the pot and let them cook for 1 - 2 minutes or until it is softened to your liking.
4. 4Chill the kale: Using tongs or a spider strainer, pull the leaves out and immediately place them in the ice bath. Let leaves chill for 10 seconds or so and then drain.
5. 5Use or store: Use them in your recipe, or thoroughly dry and freeze them for later.