50 Inventive Ways to Get Your Kale Fix

Alexandra's Kitchen

"I'm eating kale tomorrow" has become the new postindulgence refrain. We've all heard about the bounty of benefits a heaping helping of kale has to offer our stomachs and taste buds, but actually putting the dark, leafy green on your plate is a whole different story. That's where we come in! Once you've learned how to prep kale hassle-free, try one of these 50 recipes.

— Additional reporting by Lizzie Fuhr

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Italian Sausage, White Bean, and Kale Soup

Fava Bean and Kale Quinoa Cakes

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Cheesy Kale Chips

Get the recipe: vegan "cheesy" kale chips.

Kale Pesto Orecchiette

Get the recipe: kale pesto orecchiette.

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Kale Caesar Salad

Get the recipe: kale caesar salad.

Farro Risotto With Squash and Kale

Green Soup With Garlic, Cilantro, and Scallions

Leftover Greens and Grains Bowl

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Salmon With Crispy Cabbage and Kale

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Kale, Cantaloupe, and Ginger Smoothie

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Brussels Sprout, Lentil, and Kale Salad

Maple-Curry Chicken With Kale

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Kale and Burrata Bruschetta

Kale Salad With Feta, Avocado, and Crispy Tortilla Strips

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Kale and Sweet Potato Chips

Brussels Sprouts and Kale Salad With Candied Pancetta and Blue Cheese

Crustless Kale Quiche

Get the recipe: crustless kale quiche.

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Linguine With Kale and Chickpeas

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Miso-Glazed Kale and Shiitakes With a Poached Egg

Chickpea Soup With Kale and Bacon

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Shredded Brussels Sprouts, Kale, and Kumquat Salad

Sheet-Pan Pasta Gratin With Kale

Eggs Baked in Kale-Tomato Sauce

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Spicy Miso Kale Chips

Get the recipe: spicy miso kale chips.

Butternut Squash and Kale Naan Pizzas With Pancetta and Goat Cheese

Coconut Curried Kale and Sweet Potato

Napa Valley Grille's Kale Chopped Salad

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Steamed Kale

Get the recipe: steamed kale.

Warm Squash, Parsnip, and Kale Salad With Pomegranate Dressing

Cheesy Kale Gratin

Get the recipe: cheesy kale gratin.

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Chicken Caesar Mason Jar Kale Salad

Barbecue Kale Chips

Get the recipe: barbecue kale chips.

Lemony Kale Salad With Feta

Slow-Cooked Kale, Fennel, and Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Sauce

Balsamic Butternut, Kale, and Cranberry Panzanella

Pan-Fried Gigante Beans With Kale

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Kale Salad With Pecorino and Pine Nuts

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Salt and Vinegar Kale Chips

Get the recipe: salt and vinegar kale chips.

Miso-Curry Butternut Squash With Tofu and Kale

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Colcannon

Southwestern Kale Salad With Sweet Potato, Quinoa, and Avocado Sauce

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Hot Cheetos Kale Salad

Get the recipe: hot Cheetos kale salad.

Chickpea and Kale Soup With Garlic Tortilla Triangles

Spiced Lentils With Chili Garlic Kale

Slow-Cooked Kale With Rosemary, Garlic, and Onion

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Chicken and Kale Salad With Lemon-Cumin Vinaigrette

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Spicy Garlic Kale With Poached Eggs

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Shredded Kale and Brussels Sprouts Salad

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Maple Bacon Kale Chips

Get the recipe: maple bacon kale chips.

Grilled Kale BLT Dip

Get the recipe: grilled kale BLT dip.

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