Everybody is crazy about kale nowadays–and for a reason. It’s become one of the most popular veggies and people buy it so much, that farmers have a difficult time keeping up with the demand. While its rise in popularity was basically a PR move (kale has been around since forever), we can’t complain. After all, it deserves its ‘superfood’ status, thanks to being high in magnesium (helps with blood circulation and bones), calcium (about five times more than sprouts) and many, many vitamins like A, C and K. Oh, and did we mention antioxidants? It almost leaves all the other veggies in the dust (I’ll always have a soft spot for broccoli though).
You might think we are oversaturated with all these kale stories and how it suddenly became hip to cook anything involving them, as kale became the epitome of cool. But it’s not just about the veggie–it’s how you cook it, and kale really shines in this chicken and kale risotto recipe. Those skeptics who didn’t get its appeal, now will get it.
Do you understand now why kale is so popular or is it still a mystery to you?
I love veggies since birth and tasting this chicken and kale risotto is perfect for my veggie taste buds. Now I can eat risotto and veggies in one.