50 Inventive Ways to Get Your Kale Fix
"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
Get the recipe: sausage, white bean, and kale soup.
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Fava Bean and Kale Quinoa Cakes
Get the recipe: fava bean and kale quinoa cakes.
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Cheesy Kale Chips
Get the recipe: vegan "cheesy" kale chips.
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Farro Risotto With Squash and Kale
Get the recipe: farro risotto with squash and kale.
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Green Soup With Garlic, Cilantro, and Scallions
Get the recipe: green soup with garlic, cilantro, and scallions.
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Leftover Greens and Grains Bowl
Get the recipe: leftover greens and grains bowl with teriyaki sauce.
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Salmon With Crispy Cabbage and Kale
Get the recipe: salmon with crispy cabbage and kale.
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Kale, Cantaloupe, and Ginger Smoothie
Get the recipe: kale, cantaloupe, and ginger smoothie.
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Brussels Sprout, Lentil, and Kale Salad
Get the recipe: brussels sprout, lentil, and kale salad with cranberries.
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Kale and Burrata Bruschetta
Get the recipe: kale and burrata bruschetta.
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Kale Salad With Feta, Avocado, and Crispy Tortilla Strips
Get the recipe: kale salad with feta, avocado, and crispy tortilla strips.
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Kale and Sweet Potato Chips
Get the recipe: kale and sweet potato chips.
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Brussels Sprouts and Kale Salad With Candied Pancetta and Blue Cheese
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Linguine With Kale and Chickpeas
Get the recipe: garlicky linguine with kale and chickpeas.
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Miso-Glazed Kale and Shiitakes With a Poached Egg
Get the recipe: miso-glazed kale and shiitake mushrooms with a poached egg.
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Chickpea Soup With Kale and Bacon
Get the recipe: chickpea soup with kale and bacon.
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Shredded Brussels Sprouts, Kale, and Kumquat Salad
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Sheet-Pan Pasta Gratin With Kale
Get the recipe: sheet-pan pasta gratin with kale.
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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.
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Coconut Curried Kale and Sweet Potato
Get the recipe: coconut curried kale and sweet potato.
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Napa Valley Grille's Kale Chopped Salad
Get the recipe: Napa Valley Grille's chopped kale salad.
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Warm Squash, Parsnip, and Kale Salad With Pomegranate Dressing
Get the recipe: warm squash, parsnip, and kale salad with pomegranate dressing.
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Chicken Caesar Mason Jar Kale Salad
Get the recipe: kale caesar salad with chicken and avocado.
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Slow-Cooked Kale, Fennel, and Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Sauce
Get the recipe: slow-cooked kale, fennel, and sun-dried tomato pasta sauce.
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Balsamic Butternut, Kale, and Cranberry Panzanella
Get the recipe: balsamic butternut, kale, and cranberry panzanella.
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Pan-Fried Gigante Beans With Kale
Get the recipe: pan-fried gigante beans with kale.
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Kale Salad With Pecorino and Pine Nuts
Get the recipe: kale salad with pecorino and pine nuts.
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Salt and Vinegar Kale Chips
Get the recipe: salt and vinegar kale chips.
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Miso-Curry Butternut Squash With Tofu and Kale
Get the recipe: miso-curry butternut squash with tofu and kale.
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Colcannon
Get the recipe: colcannon (Irish potato and kale mash with bacon).
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Southwestern Kale Salad With Sweet Potato, Quinoa, and Avocado Sauce
Get the recipe: Southwestern kale salad with sweet potato, quinoa, and avocado sauce.
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Chickpea and Kale Soup With Garlic Tortilla Triangles
Get the recipe: chickpea and kale soup with garlic tortilla triangles.
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Spiced Lentils With Chili Garlic Kale
Get the recipe: spiced lentils with chili garlic kale.
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Slow-Cooked Kale With Rosemary, Garlic, and Onion
Get the recipe: slow-cooked kale with rosemary, garlic, and onion.
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Chicken and Kale Salad With Lemon-Cumin Vinaigrette
Get the recipe: chicken and kale salad with lemon-cumin vinaigrette.
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Spicy Garlic Kale With Poached Eggs
Get the recipe: spicy garlic kale with poached eggs.
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Shredded Kale and Brussels Sprouts Salad
Get the recipe: ribboned kale and brussels sprouts salad with pepitas.
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