13 Healthy Kale Recipes That Are Packed with Flavor
Kale is so chock-full of vitamins that it's considered a superfood. Easily get your fill of this hearty, leafy green with these recipes — that taste too good to be healthy, but are!
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Kale Yeah!
If the thought of adding more kale to your diet sounds like a chore, think again. Eating kale (and, actually, even growing kale) is pretty simple and satisfying. Learn how to store your leafy greens, and enjoy them in smoothies, pesto and a whole lot more. Antioxidant-rich kale is even better for you when eaten raw. Thin strips are softened in a light lemon dressing, then tossed with the savory-sweet blend of apple, dates, almonds and cheese in this easy recipe. A little pecorino goes a long way in giving the dish a satisfying depth of flavor.
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Turkey, Kale and Brown Rice Soup
Giada's hearty, warming soup is loaded with lean ground turkey, whole grains and plenty of vegetables.
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Kale Chips
Save money by making your own trendy, healthy snacks! The addition of garlic makes these chips even tastier.
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Spicy Kale and Corn Stuffed Chicken Breasts
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Kale and Artichoke Dip
This has all the warm creamy goodness of party-favorite spinach artichoke dip, but with far fewer calories and fat. Kale adds heartiness and packs in a variety of nutrients — it's one of the healthiest vegetables you can eat.
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Healthified Kale and Portobello Lasagna
You won't even notice you're upping your veggie intake with this delicious comfort food favorite. This lasagna relies on low-fat cheese to lessen its fat content; kale and portobello mushrooms add flavor and fiber.
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Kale and Tomato Eggs Benedict
Try a new twist on eggs Benedict. This recipe is easy, healthful and delicious. A lighter sauce replaces the traditional hollandaise; you can make it in the blender for a fuss-free yet fancy breakfast or brunch.
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Pasta, Kale and White Bean Soup
A little bit of bacon goes a long way — you need only a small amount to add smoky flavor to this hearty, kale-packed soup.
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Kale Caesar Salad
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Spicy Parmesan Green Beans and Kale
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Grilled Chicken with Roasted Kale
Load up on your greens in this easy weeknight dinner. Roasting the veggies makes the kale crispy and the potatoes tender — a contrast sure to delight!
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Kale and Pistachio Pesto Spaghetti
Kale adds a rich earthy note and brilliant green color to this hearty pesto. While the pesto is great on spaghetti, it would also go well with fish, chicken, pork or steak.
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Lentil Soup with Kale and Sausage
Make a pot of this hearty soup on a weekend and enjoy the leftovers during the week. The flavor gets even better after a couple of days in the refrigerator!
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