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Frisee

Fruit

Description
Producing curly narrow fringed leaves that actually look frizzy, frisee's light to lime-green lacy leaves offer a mildly bitter but pleasing flavor. The delicate white centers of this appropriately named green are considered a culinary delicacy and have a less bitter taste. Chefs love its aesthetic good looks.

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Mix with other greens or serve alone with a favorite dressing drizzled on crisp chilled leaves. Use this attractive green as an edible bed for fruits and vegetables, fresh or grilled. Use as a decorative bed for grilled seafood and meats. Pair with blood oranges, tangerines and watercress for a refreshing salad. Combine frisee with spiced walnuts and poached pears for an unusual dessert. Garnish main courses or dress up most anything with its attractive appearance. To store, wrap in plastic; refrigerate in crisper drawer. Do not wash until ready to use.

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Seasons/Availability
Frisee is available year round.

Nutritional Facts

Dark leafy greens provide vitamins, minerals and dietary fiber. A dieter's salvation and delight, salads create lots of healthy eating without an abundance of calories. Eating five daily servings of fruits and vegetables lowers the chances of cancer. A recent study found that eating nine or ten daily servings of fruits and vegetables, combined with three servings of low-fat dairy products, were effective in lowering blood pressure.