Kale eaters... How do you eat it?

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  • jbbrannon
    jbbrannon Posts: 167 Member
    My husband and I have had it steamed and raw in a smoothie.
  • Tuala42
    Tuala42 Posts: 274 Member
    I LOVE LOVE LOVE kale. Always have, even as a kid. I had it almost every day when I was pregant. I've always had it lightly steamed, with a little salt/and or bacon. Works great with crumbled up turkey bacon since that's so salty anyway.
  • NakedLunchTime
    NakedLunchTime Posts: 559
    I have eaten it baked in the oven, tossed with a little olive oil and seasoning, and also just raw in salad!
  • VorJoshigan
    VorJoshigan Posts: 1,106 Member
    A nifty tool:
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/post/search?page=2&phrase=kale


    Also:
    I've had pretty good results with baby kale. I toss it with some bacon grease & massage it in pretty thoroughly & bake for 5-10 minutes. No extra seasoning needed. I leave the ribs on for a handle.

    YUM!
  • runningonmargaritas
    runningonmargaritas Posts: 69 Member
    Quick stew: saute kale in a little olive oil then add 2 cans of low na diced tomatoes or fresh diced tomatoes, some garlic, red pepper flakes, and a can of drained and rinsed cannellini beans.
  • kbru64
    kbru64 Posts: 16 Member
    I make baked kale chips and sprinkle a little bit of parmesan cheese on them a minute or two before I take them out of the oven. YUM!
  • Jsilva814
    Jsilva814 Posts: 35 Member
    if in a salad, with feta or bleu cheese (or gargonzola (spelling?) ), dried cranberries, pine nuts

    I agree !
  • katielangley
    katielangley Posts: 152 Member
    Kale chips are AMAZING!!! Just made some again today!!! remove large vein in the middle and mix with a little olive oil, sprinkle with salt, bake @250 for 30 min... I cook mine on a wire rack so you dont have to flip it.. try it!! You will love it!
  • rockerbabyy
    rockerbabyy Posts: 2,258 Member
    Sauteed with onions, bacon grease, a touch of brown sugar, apple cider vinegar and dijon mustard.
    this, plus a little spinach sometimes

    also, i make a home made version of Zuppa Tuscano (the soup from olive garden) and use tons of kale in it
  • Tuala42
    Tuala42 Posts: 274 Member
    bumping so I can try these out later!!!
  • Sapporo
    Sapporo Posts: 693 Member
    In a smoothie with mango and almond milk. raw in a whole wheat pita with brown mustard. Just kale and mustard is Yup.
  • MsLTJ71
    MsLTJ71 Posts: 26 Member
    if in a salad, with feta or bleu cheese (or gargonzola (spelling?) ), dried cranberries, pine nuts

    How I eat it as well. Love Kale Salads!!! I also make smoothies out of it with apple, carrot, frozen fruit.
  • moustache_flavored_lube
    moustache_flavored_lube Posts: 849 Member
    Boil em mash em put em in a stew!! Oh wait that's taters


    I add mine to my post workout green smoothie usually
    mango
    apple
    banana
    Kale
    Spinach
    coconut water or milk
    protein powder (unflavored egg or vanilla whey)
    superfood mix (spirolina, wheat grass, barlley grass ... )
    flax & chia seed
    GI Nutrition recovery (bcaa, glutamine, creatine ....)


    I realize this sounds quite gross, but it is actually delicious, healthy and noticeably improves my recovery
  • HypersonicFitNess
    HypersonicFitNess Posts: 1,219 Member
    Blended raw in a smoothie and as kale chips

    Another MFP friend gave me this and I just had as a snack...yummy

    Kale Chips (basic recipe from Hungry Girl)

    1 bunch kale. Wash, dry COMPLETELY!!!!
    Tear leafy part from stems. Discard stems.
    Lay leafs in single layer on cookie sheet.
    Spray leaves with cooking spray ( I use Pam olive oil) season.
    (I'm currently into a light dusting of Seasoned Salt)
    bake in pre heated 425 degree oven 5-8 minutes (really watch them b/c 8 seemed to be too long last time and not enough this time)

    Also add it chopped with other veg (tomatoes, pepper, onions) to an omelet for breakfast

    In soup/stews (yummy)
  • erickita89
    erickita89 Posts: 422 Member
    Massaged in a salad, chopped in a soup, baked as a chip and my most favorite of ALL time is this creamed kale. Absolutely phenomenal!

    http://vegandad.blogspot.com/2012/07/creamed-kale.html

    that actually looks very tasty
  • erickita89
    erickita89 Posts: 422 Member
    Blended raw in a smoothie and as kale chips

    Another MFP friend gave me this and I just had as a snack...yummy

    Kale Chips (basic recipe from Hungry Girl)

    1 bunch kale. Wash, dry COMPLETELY!!!!
    Tear leafy part from stems. Discard stems.
    Lay leafs in single layer on cookie sheet.
    Spray leaves with cooking spray ( I use Pam olive oil) season.
    (I'm currently into a light dusting of Seasoned Salt)
    bake in pre heated 425 degree oven 5-8 minutes (really watch them b/c 8 seemed to be too long last time and not enough this time)

    Also add it chopped with other veg (tomatoes, pepper, onions) to an omelet for breakfast

    In soup/stews (yummy)

    i like the idea of adding it into an omelete. i love many crazy multi veggie omletes :)
  • wrenazane
    wrenazane Posts: 2 Member
    Kale chips, steamed with salt, sautéed with oil, onions and garlic, in smoothies, juiced, raw in quinoa salads. It's an amazing food!
  • lelaspeaks
    lelaspeaks Posts: 163 Member
    This recipe is amazing! http://feedmephoebe.com/2013/01/meatless-monday-vegetarian-kale-caesar-salad/
  • HuwaydaS
    HuwaydaS Posts: 116
    Sprinkle it with salt and pepper and bake it....Kale chips! :D
  • SherryTeach
    SherryTeach Posts: 2,836 Member
    I'm eating kale chips right now. I also wilt it and put it in quinoa.
  • erickita89
    erickita89 Posts: 422 Member
    Kale is the best (green) food to eat. Actually eating dark leafy greens is always good. My husband loves kale with shreaded cabbage. In the morning I sautee 1/3 cup vegan choizo (purchase at walmart real cheap) and some chopped, 1 tbsp red onions, add Kale chopped and then add 2 parts egg whites and 1 whole egg for a quick breakfast and 1 slice of wheat toast, or make into a breakfast burrito. Real good!

    For dinner I sautee kale & fresh spinach with red or white onions splash of soy sauce or if you like use the vinagar from a jar of yellow hots, salt & pepper to taste. you could also add a couple of dice red bell pepper, slices of zuccini (green & yellow) and serve with a grilled chicken breast or lean meat.
    OH also great in a tuna fish sandwich. Use Kale leaves instead of lettuce can't tell the difference. I could go on and on but this is a good starting point hopefully this will give you some ideas.
    :) enjoy!

    I just recently started eating tuna fish sandwich with romaine lettuce i will def have a go at it will some kale the next time around.
  • annepage
    annepage Posts: 585 Member
    kale chips or sautee them and mix them with ricotta cheese. Then put the kale/ricotta mixture into phyllo cups and bake in the oven.
  • Espressocycle
    Espressocycle Posts: 2,245 Member
    I like it raw with tahina dressing (like Annie'sGodess) withy crunchy sprouts OR slow cooked with cayenne and ham hocks. Yeah, I'm weird.
  • brittrose33
    brittrose33 Posts: 58
    I can't believe I forgot about kale chips! Now I'm really excited. :love: Definitely trying some of these recipes in this thread.
  • ewennmacher
    ewennmacher Posts: 46
    I just got an awesome recipe for mushroom kale lasagna rolls from skinneytaste.com.
  • ellenwallace13
    ellenwallace13 Posts: 2 Member
    saute it with some pancetta, balsamic vinegar and pine nuts. Yummy
  • CherokeeBabe
    CherokeeBabe Posts: 1,704 Member
    I eat it raw almost daily, doesn't bother me at all. I make salads with it, put it into wraps, on sandwiches/burgers, tacos, etc.
  • GenesisandEden
    GenesisandEden Posts: 338 Member
    I love in my salads. I also put it in hearty soups.
  • ylor89
    ylor89 Posts: 105 Member
    Kale chips! I drizzle an itty bitty bit of olive oil on it with a very tiny bit of salt. When I say tiny bit of salt, I mean it! It's better to add salt later when you're eating it than having to throw away a whole thing of kale because it's too salty... Then I put them in the oven...I can't remember for how long or at what temperature...but google it! It's very easy! :)
  • minakshihall
    minakshihall Posts: 20 Member
    You could try this recipe, if you like pineapples you will like this dish.

    Kale - 3 cups chopped
    Spinach - 6 cups chopped
    Onions - half cup chopped (I use red onions)
    Minced Ginger Root - 1 Tablespoon
    Minced Garlic - One Tablespoon
    Pineapples - 2 cups (I use Dole Pineapples with no added sugar, you could use fresh pineapples)
    Cumin Powder - 1 Teaspoon
    Coriander Powder - 2 Teaspoons
    Chilli Powder - To Taste (I like it really hot)
    Green Chillies - To Taste
    Avacado Oil - 1 Tablespoon (You could use any High Heat oil)
    Cumin Seed - 1 Teaspoon
    Sesame Seed - 1 Teaspoon
    Salt to Taste
    Tomatoes - 2 Large
    Raw, Unsalted Nuts - 2 Tablespoon (I like to use Pecans) Cashews or Slivered Almonds go really well with this dish. Dry roast this and keep it aside.
    Lemon or Lime Juice - 1 Teaspoon

    Method
    Heat oil in the pan
    Add Cumin Seed and Sesame Seed and wait for it to crackle
    Add chopped onions and saute it till golden brown
    Add Ginger, Garlic and saute for 2 minutes
    Add Green Chillies
    Add Chopped Tomatoes and cook for few minutes
    Add Kale
    Keep mixing this until Kale starts to get soft
    Frequently mix Kale till it's half way done
    Add Spinach and and the dry spices (Cumin, Coriander, Chilly Powder and Salt)
    Frequently mix it till spinach starts to wilt
    Add Pineapples at this point and cook this till Kale is fully done.
    Put this in a serving dish and add lemon or lime juice and garnish it with dry nuts.

    It goes well with Quinoa or Cracked Wheat.

    I hope you like it.
    Thank you

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