25 Kale Recipes that are Nutrient Packed

People either love kale or they hate it. If you’re a hater, think about this. Kale is low in calories and fat, but high in protein, fiber, antioxidants, and vitamins. It’s considered one of the most nutrient-dense foods, so we can see why it’s a superfood. Also, kale can be prepared many different ways. Some of these kale recipes don’t even taste like kale at all.

The big question for you kale haters is, how are you preparing it? If you’re just throwing dressing on a bag of kale, then we can understand your dismay. Kale on its own has horrible texture and is pretty bitter. But when prepared properly will change your mind. Our pro tip for a foolproof kale salad is to remove any thick stems and massage good quality olive oil and lemon into the kale for 8-10 minutes. Yes, it takes time, but yes it also makes the kale taste 1000000 times better. Or you can ease into it by chowing on these delicious kale chips or adding powered kale into your shakes and smoothies.

Kale Recipes

Avocado Kale Salad with Crispy Chickpeas via Naturally Ella

Garlicky Kale Salad with Crispy Chickpeas via Minimalist Baker

One Pot Garlic Chicken Pasta with Kale via Kitchen Sanctuary

Kale Stir-Fry with Crispy Curried Tofu via Lauren Caris Cooks

Kale Pizza Crust via Sweet as Honey

Spicy Kale and Quinoa Black Bean Salad via The Glowing Fridge

Caramelized Onion & Kale Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes via Little Bits Of

5 Minute Kale Walnut Pesto via Yay for Food

Parmesan Chicken and Kale Saute via The Kitchn

How to Make Kale Chips via Minimalist Baker

Kale Pesto Pizza via Cookie and Kate

Kale-Stuffed Butternut Squash  via Well Plated

Roasted Garlic and Kale Spaghetti Squash with Sun-Dried Tomatoes via The Roasted Root

Sweet Kale Salad via Perry’s Plate

Kale Salad with Warm Cranberry Vinaigrette via Gimme Some Oven

Kale And Quinoa Skillet with Mushrooms and Herbs via Food Faith Fitness

Strawberry and Avocado Kale Salad via Greens & Chocolate

Sea Salt and Vinegar Kale Chips via Gimme Some Oven

Zucchini Zoodles (Noodles) with Sausage and Kale via The Lemon Bowl

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Greek Kale Salad with Lemon Olive Oil Dressing via Gimme Delicious

Kale Detox Salad w/ Pesto via Well and Full

Warm Eggplant, Mushroom and Kale Salad via Lively Table

Curried Cauliflower Rice and Kale Soup via Cotter Crunch

Sweet Potato and Kale Hash via The Mostly Vegan

Awesome Sauteed Kale via My Nourished Home

Do you like kale?? Let us know if you try one of these kale recipes!