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.
Sherilyn says
love this post. new to your site and will certainly be returning.
Sylvie says
Thanks for stopping by!
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Oh goodness, what a brilliant idea! Thank you Sylvie for sharing this... it's genius!
Alison @ Ingredientsinc.net says
omg love this!!
kankana says
I have been hearing so much about Kale these days. I never had kale and I am not sure why I haven't tried it yet. I like chips idea a lot !!! gorgeous pics .. 🙂
Pudding Pie Lane says
Such an original idea, I'd love to try that! 🙂 Whenever our family comes across anything green we just stir fry it :S
Sommer@ASpicyPerspective says
You even make your own kale powder?!? How can I compete. 😉
pickyin @ Life Is Great says
This is natural green food coloring, perfect to mix with hollandaise for green eggs and ham. That first photo made me gasp...
bianca says
What an amazing idea. I love kale- but I was once so afraid it. This would be a great way to sneak into a meal and perhaps get some kale converts!
Maria says
Great post and your photos are stunning like always!
Radhika says
Sylvie,
Kale is something I am so fascinated with. But the last time I tried, it wasn't something worth a repeat.
I have seen kale chips on TV and read about it everywhere, but your recipe is so ingenious that I can't wait to try it in different food preparations, especially for the little picky eater at home. Just have to head to the nearest market now 🙂