This is a great autumn-winter dish when kale is in season. It is tasty and healthy side dish or main dish for a light meal. This is a perfect vegetarian/vegan recipe but omnivores love it too, like me!!! Chickpeas are legumes with a remarkable nutritional profile: good source of vegetable protein, vitamins, minerals (iron, magnesium…
Ribollita
Ribollita is a satisfying and hearty soup that is certainly one of the most popular dishes of the traditional Tuscan cuisine. Undoubtedly, ribollita has a peasant origin. In the past it was prepared in autumn and winter with seasonal vegetables, beans and stale bread, and it was consumed as a complete meal, especially on Friday…
Pasta con il Cavolo Nero (Pasta with Kale)
A tasty autumn dish, rich in flavor and tradition. Pasta with black kale is a simple and appetizing first course in which kale (also called dinosaur kale) is definitely the star of the show. It is a typical Tuscan vegetable that appears in the markets from October until April. Its leaves have a deep green…
Tortino al Cavolo Nero (Kale Pie)
Italian savory pies have been around since ancient times, even Pre-Christian, and are linked to the farmers’ traditions. They are made with simple and fresh ingredients available during the growing season. If tomato is Italy’s summer vegetable, cabbage is definitely the winter vegetable. Kale pie is a true veggie lover’s delight. Tuscan kale, also called…