Topic: PSB Leaves for eating

[Tin Shed]

The PSB plants have virtually finished producing shoots, but the plants look so healthy I am planning to try using some of the leaves as spring greens. It seems a shame to pull them up when they look so good.
Has anyone used the leaves in this way? 

[shirlton]

My daughters partner is a chef and he said to me the other day about the leaves being delicious. No wonder me rabbits love em

[Borlotti]

Made PSB soup last night, I ate two helpings, it wasn't very nice but sure it must have been healthy, with garlic, onions, potato, a bit of leek, and then a lot of PSB.  I think I made a mistake of making the soup with marmite, as had no veggie stock.  Had a bit of indigestion in the night but that be the Roses chocs. I ate after.  Other half left a note on the container calling it POND SOUP.  I have just hit him and poured the rest on the garden as compost.  I think my PSB is getting near the end and I have left the nets off so hopefully the birds will enjoy it and not be rude about it.

[Suzanne]

I use the leaves - they are delish - nicer taste than cabbage IMO.  :)

[Hyacinth]

...another one here who uses the young and tender leaves 8)

[Eristic]

I use the leaves with the shoots and keep cutting till the plant gives up.

[muddylou]

Sorry, but what does PSB stand for.. ???

[Tin Shed]

Right then I shall be eating them - thanks to you all - but I may not be making soup, Borlotti ;)

PSB is purple sprouting brocolli,muddylou ;)

[muddylou]

Right then I shall be eating them - thanks to you all - but I may not be making soup, Borlotti ;)

PSB is purple sprouting brocolli,muddylou ;)

Thanks, Tin Shed.

[thifasmom]

last year i made soup and it was lubbly :), sorry not sure where the recipe is. if i find it tomorrow I'll post it on here.

[Barnowl]

You might like to try this recipe for Black Kale using PSB leaves instead.

Lentil and Cavolo Nero Soup

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cooking Time: 1 hr 30 mins Serves: 6

Ingredients:

150g finely diced onion
150g finely diced carrot
150g finely diced celery
150g bacon lardons
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tins tomatoes
300g puy lentils
1.5 litres stock
large handful of finely chopped cavolo nero leaves (strip out the stalks)  or any kale or greens will do
150g coarsely grated parmesan cheese
dash tabasco sauce  - ( I added some chillis at the simmering stage)

Instructions:

1. Gently fry the onions, celery, carrots and lardons in the olive oil. Add the tinned tomatoes,complete with juice, and simmer gently for twenty minutes.
2. Add the lentils, season, stir and add the stock. I like the liquid from cooking gammon (go easy on
the salt) because lentils and bacon go well together but any stock or broth will do.
3. Add the chopped cavolo nero leaves and simmer for about an hour. When the lentils are cooked,
stir in the grated parmesan and a dash of tabasco.

[thifasmom]

You might like to try this recipe for Black Kale using PSB leaves instead.

Lentil and Cavolo Nero Soup

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cooking Time: 1 hr 30 mins Serves: 6

Ingredients:

150g finely diced onion
150g finely diced carrot
150g finely diced celery
150g bacon lardons
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tins tomatoes
300g puy lentils
1.5 litres stock
large handful of finely chopped cavolo nero leaves (strip out the stalks)  or any kale or greens will do
150g coarsely grated parmesan cheese
dash tabasco sauce  - ( I added some chillis at the simmering stage)

Instructions:

1. Gently fry the onions, celery, carrots and lardons in the olive oil. Add the tinned tomatoes,complete with juice, and simmer gently for twenty minutes.
2. Add the lentils, season, stir and add the stock. I like the liquid from cooking gammon (go easy on
the salt) because lentils and bacon go well together but any stock or broth will do.
3. Add the chopped cavolo nero leaves and simmer for about an hour. When the lentils are cooked,
stir in the grated parmesan and a dash of tabasco.

i know what i'm cooking for dinner tomorrow :D

[1066]

Made PSB soup last night, I ate two helpings, it wasn't very nice but sure it must have been healthy, with garlic, onions, potato, a bit of leek, and then a lot of PSB.  I think I made a mistake of making the soup with marmite, as had no veggie stock.  Had a bit of indigestion in the night but that be the Roses chocs. I ate after.  Other half left a note on the container calling it POND SOUP.  I have just hit him and poured the rest on the garden as compost.  I think my PSB is getting near the end and I have left the nets off so hopefully the birds will enjoy it and not be rude about it.

Borlotti, that story just made me giggle - Pond Soup indeed! I find adding some wine as well as stock always helps the soup - and its drinkers!! ;)