Does anyone have any good kale recipes?

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sensiblesummer
sensiblesummer Posts: 12 Member
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There was a coffee shop next to my old job that had the most delicious kale salad ever. I didn't know kale could taste so good until that moment. Since I moved, I've been borderline obsessed with trying new kale recipes from salads to sautés to even smoothies in order to reinvent the magic but I haven't really found anything I liked yet. If anyone has some kale recipes they would like to share I would appreciate it. And I'm up for anything so it doesn't have to be a salad or anything. Thank you :smiley:

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  • mistikal13
    mistikal13 Posts: 1,457 Member
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    I like to sautee kale with some garlic for a delicious side dish. I also chop it and add it to casseroles, chilli, soups, gumbo, etc
  • tedioustrainingap
    tedioustrainingap Posts: 78 Member
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    We drizzle it with olive oil and a pinch or two of salt. Baked on high for a few minutes, it makes interesting and relatively healthy crisps!
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
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    When Kale exploded in my community garden a few years ago, I was scrambling to find recipes. I figured out that Kale is like a tougher spinach and the recipes, if Kale is either chopped fine or blanched, are interchangeable. So happy recipe hunting.

    I made a mashed potato, onion and kale pancake that was pretty good.
  • 45Sofie
    45Sofie Posts: 9 Member
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    So many delicious recipes on Pinterest, I love my kale sauteed with other veggies, in my soups, mixed salads, kale chips, i hear its great in smoothies as well, though i have not tried that yet. So many wonderful ways to prepare.
  • Phoenixlife75
    Phoenixlife75 Posts: 10 Member
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    I like to get fresh kale at my local Saturday market, wash, lay flat individual leaves on a cookie sheet & freeze. After frozen, I transfer them to a freezer bag. When I make soups, I have fresh kale available to throw in. I also found this Kale Waldorf salad...

    1bunch kale
    1apple
    1pear
    3 stalks celery
    1/2 cup chopped nuts or pumpkin seeds (I use pumpkin seeds)
    1/2 cup dried apricots, figs, raisins or cranberries (I use cranberries)
    1/2 cup halved red grapes
    2 oranges cut into wedges

    Dressing:
    1 cup raw cashews
    1/2 cup oj concentrate
    1/2 cup water
    1/4 cup lemon juice
    1TBsp dijon mustard
    Pinch of salt
    Blend ingredients in processor & toss over salad.
    This recipe is a large quantity for a potluck & should probably be halved.

    I was skeptical of the cashew, but it was really good. Kind of tastes like an orange Julius salad.Keeps exceptionally well for the next day too.
  • Queenmunchy
    Queenmunchy Posts: 3,380 Member
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    I love kale salads, as long as they're massaged in oil. No matter what the toppings are, it comes out amazing!
  • bmchenry02
    bmchenry02 Posts: 233 Member
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    Sautéed kale paired with roasted sweet potato chunks, some dried cranberries and slivered almonds with red wine vinegar is heavenly!! Oh and red onion...and bacon if you really wish :)
  • Furbuster
    Furbuster Posts: 254 Member
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    Bubble and squeak. Easy and yummy :)
  • janana81
    janana81 Posts: 278 Member
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    I love using chopped up kale, dried cranberries, red onion and sliced almonds. Dressed with olive oil and lemon juice. I also sprinkle a little salt on top. It comes out soooooo good. :)
  • bametels
    bametels Posts: 950 Member
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    I love kale with onion, grape tomatoes, and fresh garlic sauteed in a little olive oil or olive oil spray. Serve over whole wheat pasta and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Delicious!
  • teachparents
    teachparents Posts: 225 Member
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    like bubble and squeak the dutch have boernkol stompot.. mashed potatoes with kale,, and i use turkey sausage instead of pork to lighten it up! i also make kale and banana/berry smoothies to take to work
  • MamaBirdBoss
    MamaBirdBoss Posts: 1,516 Member
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    I like kale and potato soup. Soup seems to take all the bitterness out of it.
  • sheldonklein
    sheldonklein Posts: 854 Member
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    Kale, sweet potato and black bean chili. You can find a good recipe on epicurious

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