Does anyone actually like kale?
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Here’s the key to tasty Kale... you have to cut the leaves from the stem and rinse well. Then draw a sink/tub of cool water an put the kale in the water. Sprinkle with salt. Massage, massage, massage. ( I know it sounds nutty, but it helps remove some of the bitterness... just like when you rinse quinoa.) Let sit for 2-3 minutes. Drain and rinse in cool water. Squeeze the kale to get out excess water. Wrap in a clean dish towel and place in the frig to chill. I generally chop the leaves very fine as
I prefer kale raw, in a salad with shredded carrots, red onion, red peppers and sliced apple or pear or fresh berries. I usually make my own citrus salad dressing.
If you try this and don’t care for it... kale might not be your veggie of choice right now... put it aside and come back to it later. Our tastes tend to change over time and if you’re working on changing your eating habits, it takes time. Best of Luck to you!1 -
I LOVE KALE!
It’s honestly one of my favorite foods.
Of all time.1 -
Try baby kale.0
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Hate kale. Will eat it if it's hidden in a smoothie. Google some healthy veggie recipes. Keep trying until you find some you can stand.0
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Kale is for garnish, guinea pigs and the garbage can.5
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How many of you kale haters are getting tender kale straight from the garden? I agree that mature kale that was picked long ago is practically inedible, especially if it was also chopped.
If you want to give it another try but don't have access to garden-fresh kale, try baby kale.
I have 30-60 grams of kale in smoothies. (When 30 g, there's another 30 g of Swiss chard.)
I use kale in Thai Beef Salad. I let the kale marinate for an hour or so. I also like kale salad with EVOO, vinegar, tuna, carrots, and cheddar cheese.
I also like https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1015085-pasta-with-anchovies-garlic-chiles-and-kale
In soup season, I've made something similar to "Easy Portuguese Kale Soup": https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/232405/easy-portuguese-kale-soup/ which is also a staple at the soup bar in one of my local supermarkets.0 -
I've tried a variety of kales. The jury is in. I hate all of them. 😣2
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I like baby kale but not the large leaves. I eat it in a salad with a cherry balsamic vinaigrette from
Nordstrom Cafe’ or in my green smoothie with pineapple and coconut water.0 -
Kale smoothies all around!!! mmm... delicious kale!!!1
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Roasted and salted with Parmesan or feta... actually a huge fan!2
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Only as an ingredient in soup.0
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Put Kale in your smoothie! I’m not a big fan of fresh kale as it’s tough to chew and when I had it cooked, all those good vitamins get blanched out of it, so not getting the benefits really. I add about a cup or more shredded fresh to my morning smoothies and when I do it regularly have noticed a positive difference in my skin.0
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Don't like it and don't eat it.1
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Trying new things is laudable, especially trying new things several times, in different ways, to give them a fair chance.
I liked kale right off, and I like it in various ways. I had a big serving in a stir fry just a couple of days ago. But I don't know any prep methods that make it taste unlike itself.
I think you've given kale a fair chance, so it's OK to move on and try something else.
This. I don't like kale but do like spinach, another food I never ate growing up. I also don't like quinoa, so I don't eat it
Keep trying new things, though! The next one might be a winner.
@pinuplove
I love kale salad, hate spinach, love quinoa.
If we ever do meet, let’s agree not to go out for salad together. Lol.
Op I agree with you and everyone else. Kale tastes like kale. If you don’t like it, don’t eat it.0 -
Yes, I do, but you don’t have to eat it if you’re not into it (plenty of other leafy greens!). I sauté it in olive oil until softened, add sliced sweet Italian sausage, and cranberries. One of my favorite meals, but it’s not for everyone.1
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hi all of you non kale lovers! I never like kale untilllllll- I started chopping it up in small pieces and adding it to bean soups, not much taste and getting vitamins. Also I like to put part kale into my veggie lasagna subbing for some of the spinach...also in spanokopita. For spanokopita I use part olive oil and part butter to cut down on the satfat. Another trick with kale because I think it is a super veg is to steam it just a little and add to salad with a good balsamic vinegar. I think that small amounts are not overwhelming and it can take up to sixty tries before a person embraces a new food. Worked for me with olives and other foods that I did not love right away.0
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😖kale
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I like it if it's in a smoothy!0
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I have some kale marinating in this right now: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/229270/spicy-rice-noodle-salad/0
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This had me rolling. I hate kale and have tried many times to add it into my diet but... WHY? Mainly because it is touted as being a "super food" which is a bunch of hype. Once I researched nutrition, I learned that every whole food provides nutritional benefits. If you don't like something, don't eat it. I strongly dislike most vegetables and find that blending them with fruits makes them edible. That works for me but not everyone. Ultimately, this is about making life long changes. Do what works for you, don't force things 😊👍1
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