Bitter Leaf

Herb Good year-round
Used in 1 of 40 cuisines (3%)

Bitter leaf is a leafy green vegetable known for its distinctive bitter flavor, often used in soups and stews in African cuisine.

In the kitchen

Bitter leaf is a leafy green vegetable known for its distinctive bitter flavor, often used in soups and stews in African cuisine. It is typically washed and boiled to reduce bitterness before use.

Nutrition (per 100g)

45kcalCal
3.0gProtein
1.0gFat
9.0gCarbs
3.0gFiber

Values are AI-estimated, not from a laboratory database

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