Kale is no doubt a nutritional powerhouse. One cup of kale can meet this much of your recommended daily intake of:
15% Calcium
15% B6
40% Magnesium
180% Vitamin A
200% Vitamin C
1,020% Vitamin K
(source)
It's a low maintenance garden plant and will grow heartily throughout the winter (that big kale plant in the 25 great ways graphic? That is one of my kale plants in the middle of february) - providing your family with lots of great nutrition even when other fresh produce is scarce. So what's holding you back? Not sure what to do with those funny looking green leaves? I've got 25 great recipes to help you think beyond the kale chip.
Green Lemonade from Creative Green Living
Kale Margarita from Running with Tweezers
Green Smoothie from Sweet Remedy
Kale Smoothie with Strawberries from Built Lean
Kale & Broccoli Quinoa from Carla's Confections
Kale, Spinach & Artichoke Dip with Greek Yogurt from So Let's Hang Out
Kale & Mushroom Garlic Saute from Glow Kitchen
Kale Guacamole from Katie Did
Crostini with Kale and Parmesan from Martha Stewart
Roasted Tomato & Rosemary Soup with Kale & Potatoes from Food 52
White Bean & Kale Soup from The Vintage Mom
Kale Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms from Oh My Veggies
Cheesy Baked Eggs with Kale from Eco-Babyz
Simple Spaghetti with Kale, Lemon and Garlic from Hogwash
Portabello Mushroom with Kale Pesto Guacamole from Bev Cooks
Grilled Halibut with Kale Pistachio Pesto from Pineapple and Coconut
Kale Quesadillas from Fit Pregnancy
Chicken & Kale Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms from Creative Green Living
Crispy Kale with Black Truffle Garlic Aioli Dip from Tartine and Apron Strings
Simple Kale Chips from Brittleby's Corner
Seedy Kale Crackers from Sketch Free Eating
Crunchy Kale Salad from Use Real Butter
Kale, Grapefruit and Fennel Salad from Bliss
Kale and Chard Green Power Salad with Maple Vinaigrette from Aggie's Kitchen
Kale Slaw with Peanut Dressing from Martha Stewart
Kale, Avocado and Grapefruit Salad from Pickles & Honey
Now, go forth and eat kale!
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Hi, I'm Carissa! I want to help you make healthier choices for your family that are BEAUTIFUL & DELICIOUS - and really work! My life is proof positive that being green doesn't have to be bland or boring! 
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ReplyDeleteThanks. Ive seen it in the produce dept, but didn't know what to do with it. I'm going to try it. Maybe plant it this spring, too. It's so pretty. Any special companion plants you'd recommend?
ReplyDeleteI really like dinosaur kale for the variety - it's less delicate and is very tasty. Some good companion plants are Basil, Beans, Dill, Garlic, Lettuce, Marigold, Mint, Onion, Radish, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme
DeleteMmmm...I love kale. What a fabulous roundup of recipes!!
ReplyDeleteI love this round-up--because I love kale! Thanks for including my recipe. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for including my recipe! I really appreciate it :D The rest of these look awesome too!
ReplyDeleteThis is FANTASTIC! Thank you so much for sharing this on the wellness wednesday link-up. I know kale is a great nutrient-packed super food but I never know how to use it so my whole family will enjoy it. This is one that needs to be pinned!
ReplyDeleteYum! Totally pinning this for reference, I need to eat more of this great food ... just don't tell my husband that's what it is. :)
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