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Celebrate Leafy Greens

We’re working with VegPower to help get kids enjoying eating and cooking with different veggies.

Here are just a few of our favourite family recipes using kale.

18 March 2019

Cavolo Nero - it's quite the handful!

It’s the trendy green that’s on everyone’s lips! If you haven’t discovered cavolo nero yet, you’re missing out…

Did you know that by adding a handful of cavolo nero to your favourite dishes you’ll be boosting it with vitamins A, C & K, not to mention great colour and taste!

05 March 2019

Have you got VegPower?

Any fans of Coronation Street or The Voice may have seen a brand-new advert on their TV screens this year from VegPower, an initiative that aims to encourage more children across the country to eat more veg!

14 February 2019

Something for the veg lovers this Christmas

Christmas may be a time to indulge ourselves but it is also a time to make the most of all the vegetables that are in season – like cavolo nero. This deliciously versatile brassica isn’t just a perfect accompaniment for a host of festive meals, it also makes a scrumptious and unusual addition to the Christmas Pudding.

21 November 2018

Twists on traditional festive favourites

If you love food, but want to continue eating healthily over the festive period, then we have some tasty ideas.
Using seasonal veg kale and its cousin cavolo nero, we’ve come up with simple twists on classic dishes to make them that little bit healthier.

21 November 2018

Nic's Nutrition top 10 tips for getting babies & young children to include more fruit & veg in their diet

Trying to get babies and children to eat more vegetables can be tough. We asked registered dietitian Nic's Nutrition for her top tips.

25 October 2018

Baking with veg

We have teamed up with leading food blogger and author Kate Hackworthy of Veggie Desserts to create some delicious new ways to enjoy our favourite veg – cavolo nero, kale and spinach!

18 October 2018

Global cuisines

We’re lucky to live in a world that’s full of rich and diverse cuisines. Each and every country has its own unique flavours and ingredients, so we wanted to take advantage of this and showcase some of our more exotic recipes.

20 July 2018

Eat your way to better eye health

Carrots may not help you see in the dark, but cavolo nero, kale and spinach can help to protect the eyes from macular disease, one of the leading causes of sight loss

27 June 2018

Powerhouse healthy food pairings

We all know that some foods taste better together – from a splash of dressing on a salad, to the carefully crafted concoction that is your favourite pre or post workout morning smoothie - but did you know that by eating certain foods together you can actually make them healthier too?

21 June 2018

5 Reasons to Love Cavolo Nero

If you’ve not discovered cavolo nero yet, you’re missing out! There are so many reasons to love cavolo nero but we’ve picked our top five to share with you...

18 May 2018

Vegetarian recipes everyone will enjoy

Looking for a great tasting vegetarian dishes? Well, you’ve certainly come to the right place because we’ve got a great selection of recipes using cavolo nero, leeks, kale and spinach. Whether you love a Japanese cuisine, or you’ve got a soft spot for Italian food these recipes are sure to whet your appetite!

16 May 2018

Cavolo Nero & Kale Food Pairing

Renowned cookery writer, Rosemary Moon is an expert in perfecting food pairings for optimum flavour and here she’s given us her favourite combinations for kale and cavolo nero. You may already know what some of these tasty combinations, but others may take you by surprise!

18 April 2018

A Cavolo Nero Fish Friday

To mark the beginning of the Easter Weekend, we’ve put together a selection of our favourite fish recipes with cavolo nero. Cavolo nero has a marvellous rich, intense and slightly sweet flavour, that complements a range of different fish. From stir-fried seabass, to a roasted cod or a smoked haddock fish pie, cavolo nero is the perfect partner for your fish supper.

28 March 2018

Romantic Meals for Two

From the beautiful countryside of Tuscany, to the ancient buildings and streets of Rome and Florence, Italy is one of the most romantic countries and the where the story began for one of our favourite veggies, cavolo nero!

Transport yourself and your loved one to Italy for an evening with our cavolo nero inspired Italian recipes, for meals that are perfect for cooking and enjoying together.

14 February 2018

Warm Up this Winter with Leeks

Snowdrops, daffodils and crocuses are once again in bloom and the evenings and early mornings are getting lighter day by day… this can only mean one thing, spring is on its way! We’re ready to say goodbye to the gloomy grey skies and cold temperatures that come with winter but we’re not quite ready to stop enjoying hearty winter dishes! That’s why we’ve put together a selection of our favourite warming leek recipes for you to enjoy now

21 January 2018

Leeks

5 Ways to 1 of your 5-a-Day

Getting your 5-a-day might be easier than you think, especially when you can be sure to get at least one or two of them in your evening meal. There are plenty of ways to add veg, either as a side or using it as a core part of the dish as a way of enhancing the flavour and texture. To give you some inspiration, we’ve picked one of our favourite and most flavoursome winter veggies, leeks! Just 80g (around half a large leek) counts as one of your 5-a-day and they’re so easy to prepare too!

19 January 2018

Leeks

Feed the Family for Under £10

Feeling the pinch this month after the big Christmas spend but hate the idea of boring meals just to save a little money? Us too! That’s why we’ve put together a selection of cavolo nero and kale recipes for the family, for under £10 which don’t comprise on taste and are really easy to make! From a veggie stir-fry and potato cakes to kale chilli, these dishes are not only great value and healthy but full of flavour too.

08 January 2018

A Handful a Day

A large handful (100g) of raw spinach provides a host of nutrients. These include vitamin A which promotes healthy, clear skin and vision; vitamin C which aids the growth of healthy connective tissue and folate which contributes to a healthy immune system.

To help you add a little spinach to your day, we’ve come up with a 5-day plan of ways to add some goodness to your breakfast, lunch and dinner!

05 January 2018

Spinach

Kale - The Inside Out Guide

You’ve probably heard the saying ‘you are what you eat’ but what you may not realise is that this holds true both for inside and outside your body. You need to ensure your diet contains key vitamins, minerals and antioxidants to ensure skin, hair and eyes are nourished from within. The organs that you can’t see like your heart, bones and nervous system also need the right balance of nutrients to help keep them healthy and in tip-top condition.

02 January 2018

Get Cosy with Kale this Winter

Cold and crisp mornings, dark and frosty nights, it’s a sure sign that winter is on its way!

It’s the perfect time of year to warm up with a delicious bowl of soup, and making your own is easier than you might think! Kale is ideal for adding into a hearty winter soup, as it adds colour, texture and a great flavour.

15 November 2017

Turn up the Heat in the Kitchen

Here at Discover Great Veg we’d take any excuse to tuck into a curry! Spinach is a key ingredient to many curries, especially in Indian inspired dishes. ‘Saag’ is the most common Indian dish that contains spinach. It’s so simple, because one of the best things about spinach is that you don’t even need to worry about chopping it! Just pop a large handful in a saucepan and simmer with cumin, coriander and a pinch of salt and pepper.

11 October 2017

Spinach

Go Green with Cavolo Nero

October 1st marks World Vegetarian Day, a day where we celebrate all things veggie! This day was started way back in 1978, and was created to help educate people about the benefits of a vegetarian diet, not only for the protection of animals and to help preserve the earth, but for the positive effect it can have on your health too! Here at Discover Cavolo Nero we love all things veg related, so we want to show you just how tasty and varied a veggie diet can be.

01 October 2017

Tick all the Packed Lunch Boxes

Box clever in the lunch stakes this September by using spinach & kale to create tasty packed lunch dishes for kids and the rest of the family too!

Finding tasty yet healthy food which gets full marks from kids, parents and teachers can be tricky, but the recipes for Spinach Houmous with Pittas, Kale Crisps and Kale Pesto Pasta tick all the boxes and are also quick to prepare, convenient to transport and store and low in sug

05 September 2017