Kale may be a super-food, but it's one that many struggle to love. If that's you, here are 12 easy recipe that will jump-start your love affair with this gorgeous green.
1. Sausage Tortellini Soup
A bowl of this hearty Sausage Tortellini Soup is a satisfying meal in itself. Loaded with flavor, it features cheese tortellini, Italian sausage, and kale in a rich, tomato based broth.
Get the recipe here.
2. Apple Kale Slaw With Maple Tahini Dressing
This sweet and tart slaw is a powerhouse of flavor and vitamins. The tangy dressing is made with maple syrup, tahini, and lime, while apples and kale offer satisfying crunch and texture.
Get the recipe here.
1. Stracciatella (Italian Egg Drop Soup)
This robust favorite is hearty enough to stand alone as a delicious dinner for those cool, end-of-summer nights. Try it with ravioli to mix things up, and be sure to check out the list of substitutions for other great ways of adding variety to this versatile recipe.
2. Parmesan Kale Chips With Garlic
These light and crispy kale chips are packed with flavors of parmesan and garlic. I always make a triple batch of these, because my kids go through them so quickly! Can't have dairy? No problem! The recipe lists a dairy-free substitution.
3. Kale Salad with Tahini Dressing
This hearty salad pulls together a wide array of tastes and textures, but it's still quick and easy to make. The smooth tahini dressing is both gluten-free and dairy-free, so anyone can enjoy this main-dish-worthy salad.
4. One-Pot Zuppa Toscana
This Zuppa Toscana is perfect for those cool, late-summer evenings. This easy keto version is loaded with fresh kale, crumbly Italian Sausage, cauliflower to replace potatoes, and a smooth, silky broth.
5. Healthy Sweet Potato Salad With Kale
A colorful and hearty dinner, this Sweet Potato Salad With Kale is full of nutritious ingredients, and complementary textures.
Get the recipe here.
6. Vegan Low FODMAP Kale Pesto
This easy pesto recipe pairs the usual basil with kale and parsley, resulting in a hearty condiment that's also a nutritional powerhouse. While the recipe calls for pine nuts, it does also offers allergy-friendly substitutions for a nut-free version.
7. Crunchy Caesar Kale Wrap
For an easy, plant-based lunch, try these Crunchy Caesar Kale Wraps. They're so hearty and flavorful, you won't mind skipping the meat with these!
8. Baked Pumpkin and Kale Manicotti with Miso Sauce
As the days grow shorter, and we slouch toward those cool fall evenings, these decadent Baked Pumpkin and Kale Manicotti make a warm and cozy dinner. With a smooth miso sauce, they're nutrient-dense, and packed with flavor.
9. Roasted Beet Tart with Feta and Kale
Talk about a colorful appetizer! This easy tart features roasted beets, savory feta, and of course--kale.
Get the recipe here.
10. Matcha and Kale Smoothie Bowl
No collection of kale recipes would be complete without a good smoothie recipe. Why not try this one that features heart-healthy matcha, and is topped with puffed quinoa and hemp seeds, for a delightful crunch?
Anna Chesley
Anna Chesley is a freelance writer living a homestead lifestyle, with a special love for family travel, old books, vintage skills, and seaside living. In addition to founding Salt In My Coffee, she runs the website, New England Family Life, as well as The 1800's Housewife, a website devoted to re-creating authentic 1800's recipes.
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