Kalette, some may say is a funny name for a serious vegetable! It is a brand name for kale sprouts, formally known as flower sprouts. Kalettes were developed in England and first sold commercially in 2010, and are available in many supermarkets. Each pretty kalette is a cross between kale and a Brussels sprout, and highly nutritious - particularly rich in vitamins A and C. Cooking-wise, kalettes work in any way that Brussels sprouts and kale would be happy with: steaming, frying, roasting or stir-frying.
Kalette & Gruyere Cheese Gratin
Ingredients
Serves Six
1 pack of Kalettes , stems discarded, leaves chopped into 1⁄2 inch pieces
2 tbsp. unsalted butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
350ml Whipping Cream
100g Gruyère cheese, grated
1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg
150g. Grated Parmesan
Pinch cayenne
Salt & White Pepper
1 pack of Kalettes , stems discarded, leaves chopped into 1⁄2 inch pieces
2 tbsp. unsalted butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
350ml Whipping Cream
100g Gruyère cheese, grated
1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg
150g. Grated Parmesan
Pinch cayenne
Salt & White Pepper
Recipe instructions
Can be seen here
Kalettes, Chorizo & Sweet Potato Hash
Ingredients
Serves Two
1 Pack Kalettes
1 Tsp Mild Olive Oil, Plus Extra For Frying
100g Spicy Chorizo Sausages, Cut Into Small Pieces
1 Onion, Finely Chopped
600g Cold Roughly Chopped Sweet Potato
1/2 Tsp Paprika
2 Eggs
1 Pack Kalettes
1 Tsp Mild Olive Oil, Plus Extra For Frying
100g Spicy Chorizo Sausages, Cut Into Small Pieces
1 Onion, Finely Chopped
600g Cold Roughly Chopped Sweet Potato
1/2 Tsp Paprika
2 Eggs
For a vegetarian or vegan alternative
simply replace the chorizo or eggs and add in extra vegetables or nuts for the perfect hash.
Recipe instructions
can be seen here
Kalettes have the tender, taste of young kale. But, they also have the complex, sweet nutty taste of Brussels sprouts. This extra layer of flavour makes Kalettes the perfect vegetable accompaniment for most dishes. They’ve got the right amount of taste oomph.
And because they’re quite subtle, they’re really good when you’re making healthy smoothies. Not only because of the taste, but because of the nutrients they’re packing. A favourite of many is the Kalettes, pineapple, and almond-milk smoothie.
Perhaps you will give this vegetable a try ...
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All the best Jan
I have never heard of it. Will have to look into it at the fruit and veggie market.
ReplyDelete...I've never seen these before.
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting cross
ReplyDeleteI haven't heard of it either but I'll look for it! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteKale sprouts, how interesting!
ReplyDeleteI hadn't heard of it either.
ReplyDeleteThis veggie and their bigger relatives won't fly in my house. I didn't think Brussel sprouts were bad, but they go in the same he-won't-try them category as broccoli, cauliflower, and kale tastes like grass clippings =^,.^=
ReplyDeleteI'm a Newbie to it too - I imagine taste oomph would be a perfect description. How fascinating, I can't wait to try next time I'm in the UK!
ReplyDeleteWren x
You made me grin big, "a serious vegetable" :-)
ReplyDeleteThis sounds yummy!!!! I will have to try to find this!!! Thank you!
I am still learning about food and I am going to be 73 years old!
ReplyDeleteThank you Jan 💮
Never heard of it.
ReplyDeleteCoffee is on
The first recipe sounds great. Where I live on the Oregon Coast we have a hard time getting a variety of veggies. I will have to go into another big city to find these.
ReplyDeleteI have heard of flower sprouts but haven't heard them referred to as kalette, I've never tried them though but I bet I'd like them as I love both kale and sprouts. The recipes look delicious.
ReplyDeleteHad it many times when I lived in Lincolnshire but since our move to the Isle of Lewis I haven't seen it.
ReplyDeleteHello,
ReplyDeleteIt is new to me, I love most veggies and would love both of these recipes.
Thanks for sharing. Enjoy your day, have a great weekend!
New to me...I wonder when this will make it to northeast Ohio! I do believe I would love it!I certainly love brussel sprouts and also kale...Everything in that cabbage family appeals to my family.
ReplyDeleteOh wow another one I hadn't heard of, maybe we don't have it here, I am sad to say I am not a real big Kale friend or brussels sprouts for that matter
ReplyDeleteI've not seen kalette. The recipes look good.
ReplyDeleteI have not seen this vegetable here yet. That is a cute name!
ReplyDeleteI always learn something new from you. I'll definitely look for them. I hope the Brussels sprouts take away some of the chewiness of the kale.
ReplyDeleteGoodness, I never heard of this, what an interesting veggie, I must give it a whirl.xxx
ReplyDeletethat first recipe sounds SO good.
ReplyDeleteKalette is new to me and I don't recall ever having seen it in the store. I will have to check to see whether I can find it.
ReplyDeleteI shall have to look out for kalette
ReplyDeleteYou teach us so much! Thank you Jan! Big Hugs!
ReplyDeletei seee it in market but never tried
ReplyDeletekale curry looks mouth watering!
thank you i think i should try this one
Kale, I love it, slips down, beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLove kale ~ with cheese ~ great recipe ~ thanks,
ReplyDeleteHappy Day to you,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
This is a new one on us. Jan and Eddie, your blog is a great source of information and inspiration. Keep up the good work.
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