I’ve finally taken the plunge. Yesterday, I walked down the fresh produce aisle and instead of grabbing romaine lettuce, I reached for kale. It’s weird. I have no problem ordering a kale salad or a mushroom and kale pasta dish while I’m out, but I’m afraid to make it at home. I looove experimenting in the kitchen so why do I find this green leafy God-send so intimidating? The textured leaves have got more iron than beef, more calcium than milk, and 10 times more Vitamin C than spinach. It’s good for our eyes and skin, lowers cholesterol, strengthens bones, boosts our immune system, and fights cancer. It’s time to give my health a well-needed boost, so I’ve been scouring the internet for recipes featuring our friend with benefits. Here are 10 of my favourites…
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Farro and Kale Risotto with Roasted Tomatoes via Foxes Love Lemons
Spicy Pork Soup with Kale and Sweet Potato Noodles via Everyday Maven
Cream of Leek and Kale Soup via Jennifer’s Kitchen
Cheesy Baked Eggs with Kale and Crispy Onions via Babble
Kale Salad with Citrus, Avocado and Feta via Two Peas and Their Pod
Tomato Poached Eggs with Kale and Wheat Berries via Not Without Salt
Gluten-Free Kale Almond Pesto via Elana’s Pantry
Caramelized Butternut, Crispy Kale and Fontina Pizza via Half Baked Harvest
Kale, Pineapple and Almond Milk Smoothie via Joy The Baker
Yummy, right? Are you going crazy for kale? If so, how do you incorporate this nutritional powerhouse into your diet?
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I love kale, but it definitely has a slightly bitter finish to it. I normally use it in salads with avocado and cranberries mixed in! I need to try these other recipes too!
I’m gonna try using it at least once a day. First up, the smoothie recipe.:)
I typically only eat kale in smoothies, salads, or soups. You do get used to the bitterness, though!
It’s great in smoothies. I made one this morning.:)
I have never tried kale, am I weird? haha I might have to give it a try though, these recipes look delicious!
You’re not weird, Yael!:) You should definitely give it a try though. I added kale to my smoothies yesterday and today. Kale, a handful of blueberries, a ripe banana, a bit of grated ginger and almond milk….it’s pretty yummy!
Oh I love Kale and have a great roasted kale and beets recipe on my blog and will be posting a new kale recipe tomorrow. thank you for these links.
Hi Tabitha! You’re welcome! I’ll definitely be checking out your blog.:)