"I'm eating kale tomorrow" has become the new postindulgence refrain. We've all heard about the bounty of benefits [1] 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 [2], try one of these 50 recipes.
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Italian Sausage, White Bean, and Kale Soup
Get the recipe: sausage, white bean, and kale soup [3].
Fava Bean and Kale Quinoa Cakes
Get the recipe: fava bean and kale quinoa cakes [4].
Cheesy Kale Chips
Get the recipe: vegan "cheesy" kale chips [5].
Kale Pesto Orecchiette
Get the recipe: kale pesto orecchiette [6].
Kale Caesar Salad
Get the recipe: kale caesar salad [7].
Farro Risotto With Squash and Kale
Get the recipe: farro risotto with squash and kale [8].
Green Soup With Garlic, Cilantro, and Scallions
Get the recipe: green soup with garlic, cilantro, and scallions [9].
Leftover Greens and Grains Bowl
Get the recipe: leftover greens and grains bowl with teriyaki sauce [10].
Salmon With Crispy Cabbage and Kale
Get the recipe: salmon with crispy cabbage and kale [11].
Kale, Cantaloupe, and Ginger Smoothie
Get the recipe: kale, cantaloupe, and ginger smoothie [12].
Brussels Sprout, Lentil, and Kale Salad
Get the recipe: brussels sprout, lentil, and kale salad with cranberries [13].
Maple-Curry Chicken With Kale
Get the recipe: maple-curry chicken with kale [14].
Kale and Burrata Bruschetta
Get the recipe: kale and burrata bruschetta [15].
Kale Salad With Feta, Avocado, and Crispy Tortilla Strips
Get the recipe: kale salad with feta, avocado, and crispy tortilla strips [16].
Kale and Sweet Potato Chips
Get the recipe: kale and sweet potato chips [17].
Brussels Sprouts and Kale Salad With Candied Pancetta and Blue Cheese
Get the recipe: brussels sprouts and kale salad with candied pancetta, pear, and blue cheese [18].
Crustless Kale Quiche
Get the recipe: crustless kale quiche [19].
Linguine With Kale and Chickpeas
Get the recipe: garlicky linguine with kale and chickpeas [20].
Miso-Glazed Kale and Shiitakes With a Poached Egg
Get the recipe: miso-glazed kale and shiitake mushrooms with a poached egg [21].
Chickpea Soup With Kale and Bacon
Get the recipe: chickpea soup with kale and bacon [22].
Shredded Brussels Sprouts, Kale, and Kumquat Salad
Get the recipe: shredded brussels sprouts, kale, and kumquat salad with maple-mustard vinaigrette [23].
Sheet-Pan Pasta Gratin With Kale
Get the recipe: sheet-pan pasta gratin with kale [24].
Eggs Baked in Kale-Tomato Sauce
Get the recipe: eggs baked in kale-tomato sauce [25].
Spicy Miso Kale Chips
Get the recipe: spicy miso kale chips [26].
Butternut Squash and Kale Naan Pizzas With Pancetta and Goat Cheese
Get the recipe: butternut squash and kale naan pizzas with pancetta and goat cheese [27].
Coconut Curried Kale and Sweet Potato
Get the recipe: coconut curried kale and sweet potato [28].
Napa Valley Grille's Kale Chopped Salad
Get the recipe: Napa Valley Grille's chopped kale salad [29].
Steamed Kale
Get the recipe: steamed kale [30].
Warm Squash, Parsnip, and Kale Salad With Pomegranate Dressing
Get the recipe: warm squash, parsnip, and kale salad with pomegranate dressing [31].
Cheesy Kale Gratin
Get the recipe: cheesy kale gratin [32].
Chicken Caesar Mason Jar Kale Salad
Get the recipe: kale caesar salad with chicken and avocado [33].
Barbecue Kale Chips
Get the recipe: barbecue kale chips [34].
Lemony Kale Salad With Feta
Get the recipe: lemony kale salad with feta and pine nuts [35].
Slow-Cooked Kale, Fennel, and Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Sauce
Get the recipe: slow-cooked kale, fennel, and sun-dried tomato pasta sauce [36].
Balsamic Butternut, Kale, and Cranberry Panzanella
Get the recipe: balsamic butternut, kale, and cranberry panzanella [37].
Pan-Fried Gigante Beans With Kale
Get the recipe: pan-fried gigante beans with kale [38].
Kale Salad With Pecorino and Pine Nuts
Get the recipe: kale salad with pecorino and pine nuts [39].
Salt and Vinegar Kale Chips
Get the recipe: salt and vinegar kale chips [40].
Miso-Curry Butternut Squash With Tofu and Kale
Get the recipe: miso-curry butternut squash with tofu and kale [41].
Colcannon
Get the recipe: colcannon (Irish potato and kale mash with bacon) [42].
Southwestern Kale Salad With Sweet Potato, Quinoa, and Avocado Sauce
Get the recipe: Southwestern kale salad with sweet potato, quinoa, and avocado sauce [43].
Hot Cheetos Kale Salad
Get the recipe: hot Cheetos kale salad [44].
Chickpea and Kale Soup With Garlic Tortilla Triangles
Get the recipe: chickpea and kale soup with garlic tortilla triangles [45].
Spiced Lentils With Chili Garlic Kale
Get the recipe: spiced lentils with chili garlic kale [46].
Slow-Cooked Kale With Rosemary, Garlic, and Onion
Get the recipe: slow-cooked kale with rosemary, garlic, and onion [47].
Chicken and Kale Salad With Lemon-Cumin Vinaigrette
Get the recipe: chicken and kale salad with lemon-cumin vinaigrette [48].
Spicy Garlic Kale With Poached Eggs
Get the recipe: spicy garlic kale with poached eggs [49].
Shredded Kale and Brussels Sprouts Salad
Get the recipe: ribboned kale and brussels sprouts salad with pepitas [50].
Maple Bacon Kale Chips
Get the recipe: maple bacon kale chips [51].
Grilled Kale BLT Dip
Get the recipe: grilled kale BLT dip [52].