Рецепт Green Morning Blast
by Christine Lamb

Like collards,

cauliflower, broccoli, kale is a descendent of the wild cabbage, a plant

thought to have originated in Asia Minor and to have been brought to Europe

around 600 B.C. by groups of Celtic wanderers.

Curly

kale played an important role in early European food ways, having been a

significant crop during ancient Roman times and a popular vegetable eaten by

peasants in the Middle Ages. English settlers brought kale to the United States

in the 17th century.

Ornamental

and dinosaur kale are much more recent varieties. Ornamental kale, originally a

decorative garden plant, was first cultivated commercially as in the 1980s in

California. Dinosaur kale was discovered in Italy in the late 19th century. Ornamental

kale is now better known by the name salad savoy.

select and store kale, look for kale that’s firm, deeply colored leaves and

moist hardy stems. Warm temperatures will cause kale to wilt and will

negatively affect its flavor. The leaves should look fresh, be unwilted, and free

from signs of browning, yellowing, and small holes. Choose kale with smaller sized

leaves since these will be tenderer and have a milder flavor than those with

larger leaves. Kale is available throughout the year, although it is more

widely available, and at its peak, from the middle of winter through the

beginning of spring.

store, place kale in a plastic storage bag removing as much of the air from the

bag as possible. Store in the refrigerator where it will keep for up to 5 days.

The longer it’s stored the more bitter its flavor becomes. Do not wash kale

before storing because exposure to water encourages spoilage.

Healthy and delicious smoothie, perfect to start the day.

Green

Morning Blast

Ingredients:

Directions:

Blend

all ingredients in a blender, until smooth. If needed, add a little water to

loosen it up. Enjoy!