From homemade crackers to salads, soups and smoothies here are 10 easy and delicious vegetarian kale recipes so you can eat more greens.
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
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
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
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
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 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
Brothy eggs soups like Italian Stracciatella are an age old comfort; this one features ribbons of silky kale.
7. Kale Lentil Salad
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
This kale salad features a base of shredded kale topped with roasted root vegetables and a creamy turmeric dressing.
9. Kale Asian Chopped Salad
This Asian inspired salad features ribbons of kale, cabbage and carrots tossed in a maple-sesame dressing.
10. Pineapple Kale Smoothie
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
This quiche-like tart can easily be made with kale instead of chard.
Enjoy!
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.
Tanvi@SinfullySpicy says
I love greens a lot, eat a bowl full of salad or soup almost daily.But never tried kale.Seen it a lot in stores, recipes on blog but always wondered how it tasted.I think I ll get a bunch soon and make this powder, sounds like a wonderful idea!The first picture is sensational.
Soma says
I love Kale. But then I love all greens, like crazy. This is such an unique idea! Never ever could have thought of making powder and using it.Wonderful way to feed my kids though:)
Magic of Spice says
What a fantastic way to utilize the nutrients in kale...I have had kale chips on many occasions,
but I love this idea 🙂
Faith says
Great idea. I love kale and can't get enoguh of it. Great photography as usual.
sonia says
Hi Sylvie, The kale powder is looking so good and healthy. thanks for sharing a wonderful way to add kale in daily diet. Saving this recipe of urs and wud love to give ur version a try on the coming weekend. Have a great day….Sonia !!!
Robyn | Add a Pinch says
Gorgeous!!!
Nina says
Gorgeous post, sylvie! I love love love kale...use it in a smoothie every day!
Zita says
Wow, great idea Sylvie! The only problem is that we can buy kale only at autumn-winter time in Hungary so I have to wait to make this recipe until autumn.
Brian @ A Thought For Food says
That last picture is particularly stunning... the two next to each other are just gorgeous.
I've seen a few recipes where people sprinkle it over popcorn and i'm going to have to give it a try. Looks wonderful!
spiceblogger says
I've never tried kale, but a friend recently asked me to make kale chips. I've been too intimidated to try! But now, I'm gonna take the plunge.
They look and sound delicious!
Thank you.....
--shelley
Sylvie says
I hope you do. It's so easy to make and incredibly versatile.