Kale

I have wanted to start a series on my blog for some time but wasn’t sure what to do. Every time I see my dad he suggests I do more posts featuring superfoods.  I love his suggestion and decided to start sharing a series every Saturday that features a round-up or a recipe featuring a superfood.

I hope this series will help give people ideas on how they can incorporate these powerful foods into their diets. Today I am starting the series off with a round-up of 21 Ways to Use Kale {in ways other than salads}.  I think a lot of people already use kale in salads, so I wanted to highlight other ways you can cook with kale and add it to dishes you already love.

What makes kale a superfood?

Just one cup of kale can provide more than 100 percent of your daily value for vitamins A and C. Kale is also a great source of vitamin K. All of these vitamins are complemented by a low calorie dosage per serving. AND, kale doesn’t carry any fat! It’s accompanied by a hearty amount of fiber and protein, too {source: Best Food Facts}.

Check out these 21 Ways to Use Kale to get started incorporating this superfood into your diet.

Garden Vegetable Breakfast Bowl // Steph in Thyme

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Vidalia Onion Tart with Bacon, Kale and Feta // Rachel Cooks

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Farro and Kale Risotto with Roasted Tomatoes // Foxes Love Lemons

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Sweet Italian Sausage Soup with Kale and Cheesy Parmesan Croutons // With Salt & Wilt

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Pesto Penne with Roasted Butternut Squash and Kale // Peas & Crayons

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Turkey, Kale and Brown Rice Soup // A Cedar Spoon

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Mac & Cheese with Kale and Bacon // Life Tastes Good

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Roasted Beet and Micro Kale Egg White Frittata // The View from Great Island

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Kale & Pomegranate Pizza with Creamy Pesto Sauce // Kitchen Treaty

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Sausage Tortellini Soup with Kale // From Valerie’s Kitchen

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Cheesy Kale and Bacon Dip // Life Tastes Good

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Vegetarian Meatball Sliders with White Beans, Kale & Feta // She Likes Food

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Beet Pesto Pizza with Kale and Goat Cheese// The Roasted Root

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Creamed Kale // Fork and Beans

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Blueberry Kale Power Smoothie // The Lemon Bowl

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Stovetop Kale Macaroni and Cheese // Alida’s Kitchen

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Spicy Nacho Kale Chips // Everdyay Maven

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Sweet Potato & Kale Pasta Skillet // Home Cooking Memories

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Greek Yogurt Dip with Kale + Parmesan // Food Faith Fitness

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Black Bean and Kale Enchiladas with Ranchero Sauce // Eats Well with Others

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Bowtie Pasta with Sausage, White Beans and Kale // The Lean Green Bean

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About Julia

I'm Julia. Wife, mom to three growing boys, lover of food. Here you will find quick & easy weeknight meal ideas, kid-friendly recipes and a few sweet treats. My roots are from the Mediterranean and many of my recipes incorporate those flavors!

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25 Comments

  1. Nutmeg Nanny says:

    I’m still obsessed with kale. Love all these tasty recipes….yum!

    1. Julia says:

      I am too! Lots of good choices for the kale lovers!

  2. Julie | Small Green Kitchen says:

    Great round-up Julia! Especially for someone who only consumes Kale when it’s in a smoothie! ๐Ÿ™‚

    1. Julia says:

      Thanks Julie! It is nice to have new ways to use kale!

  3. Florian @ContentednessCooking says:

    Awesome collection, so many fantastic recipes! Thanks for sharing!

    1. Julia says:

      Thanks!