{"id":1124,"date":"2022-01-14T21:36:37","date_gmt":"2022-01-14T21:36:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fueledwithfood.com\/?p=1124"},"modified":"2022-01-14T21:36:39","modified_gmt":"2022-01-14T21:36:39","slug":"how-to-freeze-kale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fueledwithfood.com\/how-to-freeze-kale\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Freeze Kale (For Fast Smoothies & Quick Meals!)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you\u2019ve ever found yourself in an abundance of kale (whether it\u2019s curly kale or dinosaur kale), don\u2019t fret! You can easily help reduce food waste and save money by freezing it until you\u2019re ready to eat it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to keep kale fresh<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Keeping fresh, leafy greens like kale is super simple. Kale can stay fresh in the fridge for at least 5 days (or more) if you clean kale after getting it home from the store, dry it off completely, and place it in a bag with a paper towel to collect excess moisture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To learn how to store kale in the freezer, it only takes a few steps and a couple of minutes to meal prep for future healthy meals. All you need is kale, running water, a salad spinner, a storage container, and a freezer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can you freeze kale?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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You can definitely freeze excess kale and use it for a myriad of recipes for the future–it will most likely keep its texture after freezing too. I\u2019ve found that varieties like dinosaur kale will keep its crisp texture after freezing, however, you need to carefully handle curly kale while defrosting to prevent it from breaking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of my favorite ways to use kale after its frozen are below: <\/p>\n\n\n\n