Kale Delivery or Pickup

Kale is one of the hottest vegetables on the planet right now, a leafy type of cabbage cultivar prized for its incredible health benefits. Discover what all the hype is about when you choose kale from Instacart. Shop online or via the Instacart app and get kale at your doorstep in as little as 2 hours!

It might be the flavor of the month, but kale is not new. Farmers in Asia Minor and the Mediterranean grew this leafy vegetable for food as early as 2000 BC. Russian traders brought Russian kale, one of many kale varieties, to North America in the 19th century. For most of the 20th century, Americans used kale for decoration. However, in the 1990s, Americans began discovering its nutritional credentials and bold taste.

Kale is rich in the following elements:

Kale is a versatile vegetable that you can eat raw or cooked in various ways, including steaming, boiling, baking, and sauteing. Try kale in the following dishes:

There are so many different varieties of kale, all with different colors and leaves, that picking kale can be difficult. The leaves of varieties made for eating can be various shades of green or purple. Those leaves may be smooth, curly, or bumpy and have a variety of shapes. Kale should have crisp, unblemished leaves. Kale gets more bitter as it grows, so if you prefer your kale a little sweeter and more delicate, choose kale with small leaves. Also, look for varieties known for their sweetness, such as lacinato kale.

Unless you want to make decorative bouquets, choose green or purple kale rather than ornamental kale. Available in a range of colors, including white, pink, blue, and red, ornamental kale are beautiful. However, while their leaves are technically edible, they are tougher and less tasty than the varieties made for eating.

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When your kale arrives via Instacart, wrap it in damp paper towels. Then store it in a plastic bag in your refrigerator's crisper. Kale develops a stronger flavor the longer it's stored, so try to use it within a few days of receiving it.

If you can't use all your kale that quickly, you can freeze it. Blanch your kale first, or it may become bitter. Put it in a bowl of ice water after blanching to halt the cooking process. Leave it for a few minutes, then squeeze out excess moisture. Place portion sizes on a baking tray in your freezer. Once they're frozen, store each portion in a freezer bag. Your kale will keep in the freezer for eight to 12 months.