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Why Roasted Brussels Sprouts Can Turn Out Bitter Like other cruciferous veggies (like broccoli, cabbage, and kale), Brussels sprouts hold sulfur-containing compounds.—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026 Some, like spinach, kale, and broccoli, are also higher in protein.—Merve Ceylan, Health, 21 Feb. 2026 Coleman has said the framework is flexible, however, noting that a single item — such as kale — can be scaled up to two or three bags or bunches to accommodate bigger households.—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 20 Feb. 2026 Sauté a mix of mushrooms and baby greens (like spinach or kale) in olive oil before dumping in two whisked eggs.—Ashley Oerman, SELF, 19 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for kale
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Etymology
Scots, from Middle English (northern) cal, from Old English cāl — more at cole