ways to use kale

AngInCanada
AngInCanada Posts: 947 Member
edited November 19 in Social Groups
I have tons of Russian kale on ky garden I need to pick but looking for ideas. Can only eat so many kale chips ;)

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  • fattybattyy
    fattybattyy Posts: 31 Member
    Kale dip! It's like spinach dip but with yogurt and kale instead! Or kale salads! My favorite kale salad has blue cheese, nuts, craisens, chicken and vinaigrette!

    Of course if you're tired of kale, you could send some to me ;)
  • AngInCanada
    AngInCanada Posts: 947 Member
    Mmm kale dip sounds interesting! Will try and google a recipe
  • KnitOrMiss
    KnitOrMiss Posts: 10,103 Member
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/KnitOrMiss/view/copycat-olive-garden-zuppa-toscana-soup-recipe-739915

    This soup recipe I converted was the bomb with kale in it!

    Also, I've been told raw kale with massaged in dressing is good... I'd likely just google keto kale recipes (I just search on keto because it is a more common term and I can covert recipes however I like!)...
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
    kale and italian sausage stir fry
  • aSearch4Me
    aSearch4Me Posts: 397 Member
    I like to chop it up super fine (remove ribs/stems) & saute with oil, a little vinegar/acid (i.e. red wine vinegar or a couple dashes lemon juice), black pepper & sometimes some garlic. Just wilt it down slightly like you would with spinach. I also like it added to soups just before serving (i.e. the Zuppa Toscana recipe above). I like to add a handful or two to veggie saute's as well.

    I've also seen recipes for Kale Pesto before. Or Kale added to Hummus. It's versatile, and I found the more I eat it, the less I notice the bitter elements about it.
  • tlmeyn
    tlmeyn Posts: 369 Member
    Yep, sauteed with olive oil and garlic. Chopped up in a salad. Pan wilt and wrap around a burger instead of a bun. Juiced in a green smoothie. Saute with chicken or shrimp.
  • AngInCanada
    AngInCanada Posts: 947 Member
    KnitOrMiss wrote: »
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/KnitOrMiss/view/copycat-olive-garden-zuppa-toscana-soup-recipe-739915

    This soup recipe I converted was the bomb with kale in it!

    Also, I've been told raw kale with massaged in dressing is good... I'd likely just google keto kale recipes (I just search on keto because it is a more common term and I can covert recipes however I like!)...

    I made this tonight and OMG it was amazing! Kids ate seconds. Hubby asked me to make sure I keep the recipe! Amaaazing!
  • Kitnthecat
    Kitnthecat Posts: 2,075 Member
    I used to like it in smoothies, can't even tell it's there.
  • Cheesy567
    Cheesy567 Posts: 1,186 Member
    Add to coconut-milk curries, sautéed with chicken and ginger, substitute in most recipes for spinach.

    If it tastes bitter to you, it can be parboiled in salted water for a few minutes To remove the bitterness before you cook it or add it to smoothies.
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
    Kitnthecat wrote: »
    I used to like it in smoothies, can't even tell it's there.

    Me too!

    I sometimes add zip fizz (orange flavored vitamin drink) and something protein-y and make a delicious "creamcicle" drink.
  • AreteAndWhimsy
    AreteAndWhimsy Posts: 150 Member
    I think I could live on kale alone if it were possible. It's my favourite leafy green. <3
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