How to Prep Kale

[Elizabeth Lindemann]

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Ever wondered how to prep kale? How to remove it from the stems, how to wash it, and how to store it? Look no further, my friend. Here’s your complete guide to prepping this super healthy leafy green, including tips for how to make it taste less bitter!​

Kale is a ridiculously healthy green vegetable- in fact, it’s one of the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet. But it can be a bit intimidating to cook with, especially if you don’t know how to prep it!

A lot of people think kale is bitter and doesn’t taste good. I humbly beg to differ. And if you follow some tricks and tips for preparing it the right way, you can remove lots of the bitterness and use it in all kinds of different recipes!

In this post, I’ll explain:

1. How to remove kale from the stems (including: with a knife, with a leaf stripper tool, and how to do it for curly vs. Tuscan kale)
2. How to chop kale
3. Tricks for how to remove the bitterness from kale
4. How to wash kale (and get it REALLY clean)
5. How to store kale (it stays good for a week or more in the fridge!)
6. Recipe ideas that use kale

So go ahead and grab that bunch of kale from the store and let’s get to it!

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