help me name my green leafy veggie

FaithandFitness

I am eating a lettuce type food for lunch, I got it at my whole foods co op and it wasn't labled. It is not spinach, it is not romaine. It is a pretty green and it kind of has ruffles along the edges of the broad leaves . . . any guesses? I seriously don't know but I want to log it.

Akras211

Kale?

Newfiedan

describe the flavor.

melaniecheeks

Rocket? (Arugula)

Leafy green lettuce type stuff is going to be minimal calories!

Arielnesika

Is it kind of leathery or is it soft? Maybe kale? or just a different kind of lettuce (there's a huge variety that we don't normally see in the grocery store). Post a photo!

exacerbe

Go to google images and type: Leaf Lettuce. Was it that? Leaf lettuce has the exact characteristics as you describe.

TamDTam

is it light green, dark green?? thick leaves>>

look like this??

robin52077

this is kale...
look right?

therobinator

Can you snap a photo with your cell phone and show us?

scagneti

If it's green & leafy, then it'll be minimal calories. Unless you ate a ton of it, it won't hamper your diet. If you decide to buy it again, then hopefully you can find a tag or something to see what it is.

I wouldn't sweat it for one time when it's a veggie.

callipygianchronicle

Maybe this will help: http://www.foodsubs.com/Greensld.html

leafyq

Really sounds like kale to me.

FaithandFitness

thanks!!!! It is Kale!!! The picture was very helpful, Robin. I also knew it wasn't arugala. Thanks again!

therobinator

Maybe this will help: http://www.foodsubs.com/Greensld.html

That website is awesome!

TamDTam

there are HUNDREDS f kinds of lettuces alone....

here is a link to lettuce pics from the a seed vendor

http://www.territorialseed.com/prod_detail_list/lettuce_seed

there are several varities of cale & collards as well

http://www.territorialseed.com/prod_detail_list/kale_seed

http://www.territorialseed.com/prod_detail_list/collard_seed

not to mention spinach

http://www.territorialseed.com/prod_detail_list/spinach_seed





hope you are able to ID what you are eating.... if all else fails, call Whole Foods and ask them what kind were they selling today

mirna_ayala0428

Boston butter lettuce?

robin52077

thanks!!!! It is Kale!!! The picture was very helpful, Robin. I also knew it wasn't arugala. Thanks again!

you're welcome!

I'm Portuguese and Kale Soup is a Portuguese STAPLE. I had it least once a week my whole life till I moved away from home.

Look up some recipes and try to make some! :happy:

callipygianchronicle

Glad the mystery is solved. But I have never eaten kale uncooked. Was it tough?