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.
Baking Serendipity says
This on popcorn would be fantastic! I just tried kale chips and am in love. Bring on your kale seasoning 🙂
Karen says
Wow, what an interesting way to use kale. Love the idea!
blackbookkitchendiaries says
your photos look amazing!! thank you for sharing this post.
Lynne @ 365 Days of Baking says
Sylvie,
this is my first time visiting your site and your photos are absolutely stunning.
I have to agree with Katrina that there have been many kale chip posts out there and I haven't tried them either. After seeing your pictures, I'll be going to the store tomorrow to buy some kale.
I'm thrilled to have found you and will be back!
Sylvie says
Thank you Lynne, I'm glad you stopped by and I hope you do give it a try.
madhu says
You clever you!! I would have loved to have been there in your kitchen with all that excitement! How do we know if someone does not go that extra mile to experiment, yes? 🙂 Thanks for sharing and amazing shots as always! I especially like the 2nd from the top. You have captured the deep, deep green superbly!
Winnie says
Brilliant! Lovely photos and such a creative idea 🙂
bridget {bake at 350} says
This is SO smart!!! And you make kale look GORGEOUS!
Melissa@EyesBigger says
Sylvie, as usual your photos are stunning. So fresh and crisp. beautiful
Sidiqa says
that looks like the epitome of leafy green veggies! wonderful!
mycookinghut says
Lovely! I like the idea! Stunning photos!