Kale Recipes

These ultra healthy recipes with kale take the stress out of cooking with the trendy green. Ideal for soups, sides and salads, kale is as simple to prepare as it is delicious.

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Sausage and Kale Soup

34 reviews

This is my family’s absolute favorite soup, and I can have it on the table in less than 45 minutes. I usually double the recipe so the flavors can blend, making the soup even better the next day. —Dawn Rohn, Riverton, Wyoming

White Bean and Kale Soup

White bean and kale soup uses simple ingredients to make a filling, savory soup that freezes well. It's good as...


Lentil Salad

This colorful lentil salad combines hearty lentils with crisp vegetables and a tangy dressing for a satisfying, nutrient-packed dish. Perfect...


What Is a Baked Salad? Plus Tips for How to Make Your Own

Salads with baked vegetables are all the rage—especially this super healthy one with cabbage and kale


Thai Meatball Soup

6 reviews

This son-approved, Thai-inspired soup—with meatballs, kale, carrots and creamy coconut milk—is warm deliciousness on a chilly day. —Arlene Erlbach, Morton...

World’s Best Kale Salad

2 reviews

Instead of your average dinner salad, try a kale salad. I didn't like kale until I made this! —Kathryn Egly,...


Air-Fryer Kale Chips

Harvesttime means big bunches of kale from local farmers. These crunchy air-fryer kale chips are delicious, super healthy and easy...

40 Kale Recipes We Can’t Get Enough Of

Add this nutrient-rich ingredient to soups, salads, pasta dishes and more in these popular kale recipes.


Thanksgiving Colcannon

I discovered colcannon on St. Patrick's Day, as it is an Irish mashed potato dish. Months later I tweaked the...


Butternut Squash and Kale Gratin

3 reviews

This casserole is packed with layers of flavor but uses only a few choice ingredients. It's easy to put together...


Kale Pesto Pasta

1 review

This kale pesto pasta recipe brings all the flavor of pesto with the added nutrition of kale and fresh tomatoes....

Kale Caesar Salad

This kale Caesar salad recipe—hearty, fresh, creamy and bright—is filled with crunchy salad greens, freshly shaved Parmesan, croutons and a...


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Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet

10 reviews

Get a one-pan dinner on the table with this ground turkey sweet potato skillet, featuring smoky turkey, tender sweet potatoes...


Kale Smoothie

I enjoy drinking a kale smoothie for breakfast or as an after-school snack. The fruit and agave nectar give this...


Fresh Thai Asparagus, Kale and Garlicky Mushrooms

Hit the local farmers market and stock up! This quick, simple side dish is a perfect complement to any meal....


Shredded Kale and Brussels Sprouts Salad

2 reviews

This salad is a simple and delicious way to eat your superfoods! It gets even better after it sits for...

Brussels Sprouts & Kale Saute

14 reviews

In an effort to add more greens to our meals, I created this dish—and my kids eat it up. The...


Warm Tasty Greens with Garlic

1 review

My farm box had too many greens, so I had to use them up. This tasty idea uses kale, tomatoes...


Steamed Kale

10 reviews

This steamed kale filled with garlicky flavor is a quick, simple side dish that doesn't skimp on taste.


Creamy Lentils with Kale Artichoke Saute

5 reviews

I've been trying to eat more meatless meals, so I experimented with this hearty saute and served it over brown...


Potato Kale Sausage Soup

11 reviews

When autumn falls upon Fountain Valley, California, Susan Pursell simmers up this comforting soup. The hearty sausage slices, white kidney...


Bucatini with Sausage & Kale

6 reviews

I was short on time but wanted to make an elegant dinner for my husband and me. That night, we...


Sausage Kale Soup

19 reviews

This zesty Italian soup is sure to become a favorite with your guests—just as it has with mine. The spicier...


Turkey Sausage, Butternut Squash & Kale Soup

Kale and butternut squash are two of my favorite fall veggies. This low-fat soup combines them. If you love sweet...


Rainbow Hash

5 reviews

To entice my family to eat outside their comfort zone, I use lots of color. This happy hash combines sweet...

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Baby Kale Salad with Avocado-Lime Dressing

1 review

We pull a bunch of ingredients from our garden when we make this baby kale salad with zucchini and sweet...


Kale Slaw Spring Salad

1 review

My parents and in-laws are retired and like to spend winters in Florida. This tangy spring salad welcomes the snowbirds...


Carrot and Kale Vegetable Saute

2 reviews

Thanks to fresh veggie dishes like this one, I almost forget I'm wheat- and gluten-free. Bacon adds another layer of...


Kale and Fennel Skillet

2 reviews

I love to mix different vegetables together and use a variety of herbs and spices to change things up. If...


Sweet Potato Kale Soup

2 reviews

If you're looking for a healthier dish with a difference, try this recipe from Tamar Holmes of San Diego, California....


Kale with Bacon

10 reviews

The hearty bacon flavor in this side dish makes you forget that you’re eating right. Seasoned with garlic, it’s a...