Vegetables · Food pairing guide
What goes with Cavolo Nero?
Cavolo Nero is a traditional Tuscan brassica with long, blistered dark green leaves. It is rich in dietary fibre, vitamins K, A and C, calcium, potassium and glucosinolates. Compared with Curly Kale it is less bitter, more tender and develops greater sweetness during slow cooking.
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What pairs well with Cavolo Nero?
Cavolo Nero excels with classic central Italian ingredients including legumes, pork, aged sheep's milk cheeses, olive oil and rustic bread. Its earthy profile benefits from slow cooking and restrained acidity.
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