cavolo nero
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of cavolo nero
from Italian, black cabbage
Example Sentences
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It’s an old Tuscan recipe, said to be popular when the season’s fresh olive oil, pungent and green, makes an especially good marriage with the hardy leaves of cavolo nero.
From Washington Post • Jan. 27, 2022
Cut the centre stem out of the cavolo nero leaves and wash, then dry well.
From The Guardian • Dec. 13, 2018
Turned into a silky puree, it is then sat atop nutty cavolo nero crisps, made to pop into your mouth in one go.
From The Guardian • Dec. 13, 2018
Cook the remaining mushrooms for seven minutes, then add the cavolo nero, an eighth of a teaspoon of salt and the remaining garlic and chilli.
From The Guardian • Nov. 17, 2018
To follow, there's grilled hanger steak with potato purée and charred broccolini; squid-ink pasta with Tiger prawns, Manila clams, tomato, and fennel; or Anson Mills polenta with chanterelles and cavolo nero.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2018
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