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    Home » Recipes » Recipe Collections / Round-Ups » 10 Vegetarian Kale Recipes

    Published: Jan 26, 2022 by Sylvie

    10 Vegetarian Kale Recipes

    Home » Recipes » Recipe Collections / Round-Ups » 10 Vegetarian Kale Recipes

    Gluten-FreeGrain-FreeVegetarian

    From homemade crackers to salads, soups and smoothies here are 10 easy and delicious vegetarian kale recipes so you can eat more greens.

    Vegetarian Kale Recipes

    While the kale craze may have ended, it still remains one of my favorite leafy greens to cook with to this day.  Hearty, healthy, readily available all year long it’s a super versatile and easy addition to all kinds of meals.   It keeps well in the refrigerator, doesn’t wilt easily like salad greens when dressed and holds its shape better than spinach when cooked.  And sure it’s good for you, but it also happens to be delicious.

    So with that in mind, I’ve put together a list of kale recipes that will have you loading your cart up with the infamous leafy green on your next trip to the grocery store. From homemade crackers to salads, soups and smoothies here are 10 ways to eat more kale.

    1. Kale Crackers 

    Kale Seed Crackers in Bowl and on Cutting Board

    Because these flourless crackers are made with a mixture of kale and seeds instead of flour they’re more nutrient dense than most crackers. They also happen to be one the easiest crackers you can make at home. 

    2. Vegan Creamed Kale

    Creamed Kale in Gratin Dish with Spoon

    Turn your favorite leafy green into a delicious vegan creamed kale gratin by baking it in the oven with a creamy cashew sauce and gluten-free crumb topping.

    3. Vegan Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Broccoli and Kale

    Vegan Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

    Piled high with roasted broccoli and kale and drizzled with a creamy green sauce, these vegan stuffed sweet potatoes make for a satisfying meatless main.

    4. Kale Pesto Kelp Noodles 

    Pesto Kelp Noodles

    Looking to add a bit more green to your diet?  Kale is the secret to these pesto kelp noodles.

    5. Zucchini Noodles with Pesto and Kale

    Zucchini Noodles with Pesto and Kale in Plate with Forks

     

    Zucchini noodles are tossed with ribbons of kale, sun-dried  tomatoes and a pesto dressing for a simple but sturdy salad packed with lots of flavor.

    6. Egg Drop Soup with Kale 

    Italian Egg Drop Soup in Bowl

    Brothy eggs soups like Italian Stracciatella are an age old comfort; this one features ribbons of silky kale.

    7. Kale Lentil Salad 

    Roasted Carrot Lentil Kale Salad on Platter

    Kale’s sturdy leaves are a natural match for a hearty lentil salad that’s filled with roasted carrots, dried fruit, nuts and seeds.

    8. Root Vegetable Kale Salad

    Roasted Root Vegetable and Kale Salad with Creamy Turmeric Dressing in Bowl on Plate

    This kale salad features a base of shredded kale topped with roasted root vegetables and a creamy turmeric dressing.

    9. Kale Asian Chopped Salad

    Kale Asian Chopped Salad in Bowl with Chopsticks

    This Asian inspired salad features ribbons of kale, cabbage and carrots tossed in a maple-sesame dressing.

    10. Pineapple Kale Smoothie

    Pineapple Kale Smoothie in Glasses

    Healthy and refreshing this green smoothie is filled with kale paired with sweet pineapple and a squeeze of lemon juice for tartness. 

    Bonus:

    Swiss Chard Tart

    Swiss Chard Tart (Gluten-Free, Paleo Option)

    This quiche-like tart can easily be made with kale instead of chard.

    Enjoy!

    Sylvie

    Sylvie Shirazi is the recipe developer and food photographer behind Gourmande in the Kitchen. For the last 10 years she's been making eating more healthfully easy and accessible with gluten-free, grain-free, paleo and vegan recipes that are free from processed ingredients.

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    Comments

    1. theo says

      February 08, 2015 at 3:43 pm

      Maybe as smoothie topping, too? Trying it tonight!

      Reply
    2. Shaylee says

      November 18, 2013 at 2:14 pm

      Love this idea! I can't wait to do this. One question, about how long will the Kale powder last in an airtight glass container?

      Reply
      • Sylvie says

        November 20, 2013 at 12:32 am

        I keep it for a couple weeks in an airtight container in the fridge.

        Reply
    3. Laura says

      April 29, 2013 at 6:45 am

      Brilliant! I crumble kale chips over rice and toss the chips into salads for texture, but never took it to this next level. Great idea. Do you store the powder at room temperature?

      Reply
      • Sylvie says

        April 29, 2013 at 1:02 pm

        If you aren't going to be using it right away I'd store it in the fridge in an airtight container, it will last longer that way but if it's just for a few days to a week there's no problem keeping it at room temperature.

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