Is Kale good?

delaney056

I've heard Kale is very good for you, but I've never tried it. I saw some in the grocery store yesterday and it looked pretty good, but I didn't get any.
How does it taste and what can you eat it with?

debbiestine

I occasionally put one leaf in my protein shake (instead of spinach). You can't taste it- but it's good for you

MeMyCatsandI

I can only eat it as baked kale chips. But some people eat it raw and others eat it steamed or boiled.

delaney056

I can only eat it as baked kale chips. But some people eat it raw and others eat it steamed or boiled.

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MeMyCatsandI

I can only eat it as baked kale chips. But some people eat it raw and others eat it steamed or boiled.

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thebuz

Kale can be substituted for spinach in many recipes. Kale is a stronger leaf with a mildly bitter taste. I like using kale in soups rather than spinach as it holds its shape and texture better than spinach that wilts easily.

acksaysbillthecat

You can use kale like lettuce as well. In fact, I don't like lettuce that much but like Kale. I have been putting it on the bottom of my plate, then I put my carbs and protein on top and mix it all together. For example, Kale + Quinoa + Chicken. It makes an easy way to get your greens.

eaglewind

Kale is fantastic for you! You can saute' it with some garlic and olive oil (chop it first), you can bake it into chips, chop it as the main base for a veggie soup (I do kale, tomato, beans, Italian seasoning and whatever meat I have on hand if I feel like it); or use it in place of any other dark leafy green veggie. I find it's less bitter than most of the other greens, and holds up well.

jillianlovesyarn

I love kale in all its forms. I think it's great just steamed. I have it in green smoothies, bake kale chips and make massaged kale salad (if you massage the dressing in it breaks the kale down a little bit so it is more tender). Some people, like my parents, tend to find it a little bitter so if you have a hard time with it it's always worth trying one of the other dark leafy greens many people are less familiar with (chard, mustard greens, collards, etc.).

Generalle

Sometimes he is, other times he can be a bit naughty.
Kale is my sons name lol

davidsgirl145

I juice it or put it in smoothies.... or saute it with onion and tomatos. But, mostly juice it with other fruits and veggies. It's not my favorite flavor for just using as a type of lettuce in a salad or sandwhich.
But, I LOVE it and it is high in potassium and vitamin K. ... Hence the pic of Kale, lol.

Ocarina

I am using it tonight. Using it + black beans + quinoa + salsa all mixed together. Really good filling dinner. Kale chips are super good too.

Jodibear58

I love Kale chips, but I can't cook them correctly...they usually burn... Any ideas?

peachyxoxoxo

I like it steamed, with some BBQ sauce. Mmmm.

Erisad

I drizzle olive oil on it and salt and pepper, put in in the oven at 400 and bake them for about 20 minutes. Kale chips! Yummy.

iKapuniai

I personally CANNOT stand Kale! I've tried it in smoothies, I've tried it in salads, mixing it in different meals, and even making Kale chips... I just find it has such a strong flavor. I don't know if it's just me, but yuck. lol

reginapeak

Interesting timing, I just tried Kale. I use it in a smoothie.
Kale, Spinach, and berries. One cup plain yogurt and wala! Smoothie.
I cannot taste it, but its good. I just purchased more- and plan to continue making myself these smoothies.

BandedTriaRN

I've heard Kale is very good for you, but I've never tried it. I saw some in the grocery store yesterday and it looked pretty good, but I didn't get any.
How does it taste and what can you eat it with?

I didn't read through anyone else's but the taste is a personal preference like with anything we eat. You may love avacados and I hurl when I eat them (literally). If you look online, you can find a good recipe for kale chips too. I put a little soy parm on mine and yummy. I also chop it up and put it in soups and stews and salads and then I steam it with lemon and garlic.

Evarell

I love Kale chips, but I can't cook them correctly...they usually burn... Any ideas?

I recently lowered the temperature from broiling to 400 degrees. Took longer, but they didn't burn.

betsyb27

Kale is fantastic and delicious if you cook it the right way.
Three easy ways to use it are:
1) Sautee onions and carrots in olive oil for a few minutes.. Add some tamari or Braggs liquid aminoes. Toss in some kale, stir and cover so kale steams (about 2 minutes). Take off heat. Add some lemon juice, chopped cilantro, red pepper flakes if you want to spice it up. Serve with brown rice or as a side to any meat dish.

2) Bake: Toss torn kale with some olive oil. Place on cookie sheets wiht parchment paper and bake at 350 for 10 minutes.
Lightly salt and enjoy as chips.

3) Chop raw kale as fine as you can. Add 1 cup cooked quinoa. Add half an avocado, corn, beans, papper, olive oil and lemon. Sunflower seeds if you want. Toss it all together and salt to taste.

All of these are delicious and sooo good for you. Kale is one of the most nutrient dense food there is.
Enjoy!!

crush86

It is good in soups!

Natihilator

kale chips are incredibly addictive and delicious, I season mine with olive oil, lemon, cumin and nutritional yeast for a cheesy flavour. The only downside is the washing/drying process can be time consuming, and they need to be watched like a hawk so they don't burn.

AnninStPaul

I love kale in all its forms. I think it's great just steamed. I have it in green smoothies, bake kale chips and make massaged kale salad (if you massage the dressing in it breaks the kale down a little bit so it is more tender). Some people, like my parents, tend to find it a little bitter so if you have a hard time with it it's always worth trying one of the other dark leafy greens many people are less familiar with (chard, mustard greens, collards, etc.).

You can skip the massage and let it sit in a vinaigrette for 20 minutes. Makes a kale salad great for taking to a pot luck, etc.

Bobby_Clerici

It's one of those items that's highly loathsome but very healthy.
COUNT ME OUT :noway:

MeMyCatsandI

I love Kale chips, but I can't cook them correctly...they usually burn... Any ideas?

I used to bake them at 425 and had the same problem. The last time I made them, I dropped the heat to 325 instead and they turned out perfect. I use an olive oil mister to make sure I can get oil on all the leaves without drowning them. It works well. Also, I make sure to remove all of the thicker veins so it cooks faster. The thick veins take too long to dry out.

Fitfortat

I loooovvvvvvvvvee Kale! Its great for you, I steam it with one of those swanson broth flavor packs and I also cut it up and eat it raw in my salads. It taste like clover when raw. My mom was a natural eater so I grew up eating clover, dandelion greens, miners lettuce, but yes Kale is very tasty. Definitely try it!

GLJezebel

http://www.yummly.com/recipe/Rachael-Ray_s-Pork-Chops-With-Pinot-Noir-And-Mushroom-Hash-Recipezaar


The mushroom and kale hash is really, really good.

mamatafari

I love kale!! I juice it with apples and carrots. I eat it raw-slice really thin and add it to thinly sliced cabbage, and make a salad with it. Just marinate in some agave or maple syrup with apple cider vinegar.

gigiangelique

Spicy Cashew Cheese Kale Chips:

1 cup soaked cashews
1 red bell pepper
1 cup nutritional brewers yeast
2 lemons, juiced
1 Tbls sea salt {pink himalaya is best, but any works}
1/4 cup olive oil
1 habenero or jalapeño or a few little red chili’s
2 tbls miso (any color)
2 tbls apple cider vinegar
1-2 cloves of garlic
1/4 cup water

1 bunch of kale


Instructions:

1. Soak cashews over night in water. Rinse and drain.
2. Preheat oven to 300°F.
3. Rinse and dry the kale, then remove the stems and tough center ribs, rip into chip size pieces (not too big though or they won’t get crispy)
4. Blend sauce ingredients until creamy in a: blender, vitamix, or food processor. The consistency should be in between thick and runny. Add more yeast to thicken, or water to thin out.
5. Put kale in a big *kitten* bowl, spoon on a few heaping spoonfuls of sauce and toss to coat. I use my hands. You don’t want too much sauce on the kale or it won’t get crispy. You can leave a few globs here and there.
6. Arrange leaves in a single layer on a large baking sheet. (I use two cookie sheets). Place the kale pieces with more sauce on the edges of the cookie sheet.
7. Bake for 30mins or until crispy (mine usually cook for 32 mins). Rotate the baking sheets at 15 mins.

(you can make tons of variations to this recipe too, depending on what you have in the house. You can throw in a packet of ranch spice, or red pepper flakes, chipotle, chili powder, or any spices you want. You can use some lime juice instead of all lemon juice. You can use regular vinegar, or soy sauce instead of miso. You can use chili oil instead of olive oil, or do half and half. So basically you can toss in anything with the cashews and yeast and it will be bomb.)

CynthiasChoice

You can eat it raw in a salad. I remove the stems, then shed it, add shredded carrot and red cabbage, then dress it with avocado, lemon juice, salt and a touch of cayenne pepper. Let sit for a few minutes so that the kale wilts a little. The lemon juice makes the nutrients in the kale more bio available. You can eat the stems for the calcium content, but I don't care for it that way.

Since raw kale has a lot of flavor, you might prefer it steamed. You can also stir fry it with lots of garlic, red pepper flakes and a little olive oil.

verptwerp

I give kale a thumbs up ......

Wash it well (you can discard the tough stems) ...... then you can chop & add to salads ...... or soups & stews, either stovetop or slowcooker. I started eating it by adding a couple pieces to a can of store-bought soup (Amy's) ..... now I'm basing entire meals around kale LOL

The internet has loads of recipes (try Food Network) ..... I often brown up chicken ..... or turkey kielbasa or sausage ...... drain off any fat, then add white beans and/or garbanzos, kale & onions .....add chicken or veggie broth & let it simmer for an hour or two ....... makes a really hearty soup ..... and you can also add a bit of chorizo in place of kielbasa for some REAL spice !

Cheers :drinker: