If you have an abundance of kale and you're not sure what to do with it, freezing it into meal-size portions is one good option
It is okay to leave the rib in the middle of the leaves, although some people prefer to cut that out too
Bring to the boil. At the same time, prepare a bowl of ice water (cold water with ice cubes added) and put to one side
This is important to prevent the kale from browning during freezing, allowing it to retain its green color and stay fresh. Add the kale to the boiling water in batches. Blanch for 3 minutes. Repeat with each batch you're preparing for freezing
First allow it to drain through a colander, pressing down to help remove more water. Then, lay on absorbent paper towels to drain off more water
Package about 1 to 2 cups per bag or container, enough for a standard meal/dish. It is better to have several smaller packages than one large and unusable package. Press down on a bag to remove as much air as possible before sealing
It is okay to leave the rib in the middle of the leaves, although some people prefer to cut that out too
Bring to the boil. At the same time, prepare a bowl of ice water (cold water with ice cubes added) and put to one side
This is important to prevent the kale from browning during freezing, allowing it to retain its green color and stay fresh. Add the kale to the boiling water in batches. Blanch for 3 minutes. Repeat with each batch you're preparing for freezing
First allow it to drain through a colander, pressing down to help remove more water. Then, lay on absorbent paper towels to drain off more water
Package about 1 to 2 cups per bag or container, enough for a standard meal/dish. It is better to have several smaller packages than one large and unusable package. Press down on a bag to remove as much air as possible before sealing
