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15 Amazing Kale Recipes to Bring Out Your Inner Green Goddess

Because Kale is nutritious and down-right delicious.
By Ni’Kesia Pannell · Updated October 27, 2020
01
Braised Kale

Extremely simple ingredients with just olive oil, garlic, and chicken stock, this braised kale recipe from Food and Wine is a perfect introduction to all the greatness that kale has to offer.

15 Amazing Kale Recipes to Bring Out Your Inner Green Goddess
Food and Wine
02
Shrimp-and-Potato Cakes with Kale Braised in Chile Broth

Popular during the spring months, this elegant dish is the perfect mixture of seafood and greens in a crispy cake.

15 Amazing Kale Recipes to Bring Out Your Inner Green Goddess
Food and Wine
03
Fusilli with Sausage, Kale, and Sungold Tomatoes

While it can be eaten any time you’d like, this recipe of sweet Italian sausage and hearty kale is a great dish to serve during the introduction to fall and early winter.

15 Amazing Kale Recipes to Bring Out Your Inner Green Goddess
Serious Eats
04
Kale Minestrone with Pistou

Looking for a delicious soup that has the potential to spice things up a bit? This kale and herb-filled recipe is surely what you’re missing.

15 Amazing Kale Recipes to Bring Out Your Inner Green Goddess
Bon Appetit
05
Baked Kale Chips

Everyone loves a good mid-day snack, but we all know that potato chips aren’t always the best for you. Give these baked kale chips a try when you’re looking for a nutritious low-calorie snack!

15 Amazing Kale Recipes to Bring Out Your Inner Green Goddess
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06
Sausage and Kale Pesto Pizza with Blistered Tomato-Arugula Salad

No one in the history of life has ever said that they weren’t fans of pizza, and we don’t think anyone will be starting now. To make it even better, this healthier topped pizza can be made quicker with this cast-iron skillet version.

15 Amazing Kale Recipes to Bring Out Your Inner Green Goddess
Bon Appetit
07
Ricotta, Kale, and Mushroom Toast

Whether you like you’re looking for a light breakfast option or just need something to snack on during your busy day, this easily prepared kale featured dish is what you need in your life.

15 Amazing Kale Recipes to Bring Out Your Inner Green Goddess
My Recipes
08
The Greenest Smoothie

Though this recipe isn’t all green, smoothie lovers have the option to add kale, parsley, or spinach leaves for an extra health kick.

15 Amazing Kale Recipes to Bring Out Your Inner Green Goddess
Bon Appetit
09
Bacon and Butternut Pasta

Filled with the earthy heartiness of kale, this sweet and savory dish can quickly become a go-to weeknight dish for the family.

15 Amazing Kale Recipes to Bring Out Your Inner Green Goddess
My Recipes
10
Homemade Green Chorizo Tacos with Kale & Potatoes

Perfect for a Tuesday night, these delicious taco filling options are better when paired with a fresh, berry-rich Malbec wine.

15 Amazing Kale Recipes to Bring Out Your Inner Green Goddess
Food and Wine
11
Kale-Apple Smoothie

As simple as they come, the kale-apple smoothie is a tasty way to kick off your day or boost your energy when you’re feeling a little sluggish.

15 Amazing Kale Recipes to Bring Out Your Inner Green Goddess
Real Simple
12
Egg and Kale Breakfast Wraps

As we all know, breakfast is the most important meal of the day! If you’re not sure how make your breakfast a little more on the healthier side, maybe these egg and kale breakfast wraps will get your started on the right track.

15 Amazing Kale Recipes to Bring Out Your Inner Green Goddess
Food Network
13
Whole Wheat Pasta with Kale and Roast Chicken

This quick (and healthy) Italian meal is packed with nutrients, extra fiber, and good carbs. What better excuse to have pasta than this?!

15 Amazing Kale Recipes to Bring Out Your Inner Green Goddess
Health
14
Roasted Pork Chops and Butternut Squash with Kale

Normally pork wouldn’t grace our forks much (unless it was in the form of the irresistibly tasting strip known as bacon), but these roasted pork chops paired with the battling flavors of butternut squash and kale make the compromise well worth it.

15 Amazing Kale Recipes to Bring Out Your Inner Green Goddess
Real Simple
15
Kale Soup

Quick to make and even quicker for you to slurp down, this soup filled with fresh ingredients will be your go-to recipe for housewarmings.

15 Amazing Kale Recipes to Bring Out Your Inner Green Goddess
Food Network