Winter Kale & Chicken Salad
This salad is filling and packed with an array of flavors and textures. The warming ginger dressing is the perfect complement to protein-packed chicken, tangy feta and crunchy pecans.
This salad is filling and packed with an array of flavors and textures. The warming ginger dressing is the perfect complement to protein-packed chicken, tangy feta and crunchy pecans.
Eat your greens and love every bite. From appetizers to salads here are 14 of our favorite kale recipes.
Our peri peri-roasted chicken employs Portuguese cooking techniques but uses African ingredients. You'll love the tangy, spicy sauce served alongside sweet potatoes and kale.
In spite of its ungainly appearance, chaga mushroom has a light vanilla flavor, and provides powerful antibacterial, anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and heart-protective benefits.
This rustic-style stew contains hearty cannellini beans and turkey sausage for a filling meal.
This bowl packs a little of everything for a light yet satisfying lunch or dinner that will keep your taste buds guessing with every single bite.
A sprinkling of Za’atar, an aromatic Middle Eastern blend of herbs and spices, gives these baked pita chips addictive flavor without the need for a ton of oil or salt.
Crispy, flaky layers of phyllo dough are stuffed with a hearty, vegetable-rich filling and feta. Impressively, this recipe folds in an entire bunch of tender kale, making it a great way to sneak in an extra serving of vegetables any time of day.
To keep your prep quick, here we roast the salmon at the same time as red grapes - and we do it all on one baking sheet for quick cleanup. The cooked fruit gives the salad a sweet-tart tang that balances the richness of the cheese and fish. Sprouts or microgreens make a nice garnish on this dish.
You can easily pull this protein-packed meal off on busy weeknights – all you really need is a bunch of kale and a handful of freezer and pantry staples. Be sure to cut the tough stems from the kale – an easy way is to fold the leaf in half lengthwise and run your knife or kitchen scissors along the inner edge of the stem to remove. Omit the chile pepper (or scrape out the seeds) for a milder pasta.
A cheesy quinoa crust makes a delicious, higher-protein swap for the traditional flour and butter quiche crust. Swap out the Tuscan kale in the filling for baby kale or spinach if you prefer a milder flavor.
Apple cider and Dijon mustard give this chicken dish the ultimate sweet-and-savory flavor, while a colorful mix of kale, carrots and parsnips makes it extra-hearty and nutritious. To save money, buy skin-on chicken thighs and simply remove the skin yourself.
We’re always on the lookout for fresh new ways to enjoy kale, and this twist on pesto might just be our favorite yet! Here, we’ve layered it into a veggie-packed lasagna as a fun, nutrient-rich alternative to tomato sauce.
A traditional English dish, bubble and squeak was created as a way to use up Sunday's mashed potatoes along with just about any other leftover veggies. We put a healthy, Indian-inspired spin on the classic with these potato and kale patties subtly spiced with a blend of ginger and curry powder.
Creamy, zesty and filled with good-for-you greens, these lobster bites are the ultimate summer appetizer or snack. Serve with a warmed all-natural jarred tomato sauce on the side for dipping. For a kick of heat, try adding a pinch of ground cayenne pepper to the mixture.
Millet has a mild, corn-like flavor and fluffy texture that’s perfect for hearty grain bowls. The quick-cooking ancient grain is rich in iron, B-complex vitamins and calcium. If you can’t find it, just double the quinoa. Tuscan kale is much more tender and sweet than common curly kale, which makes it a great candidate for enjoying raw.
This lighter take on chili is made without tomatoes, leaving room for fiber-rich greens. We’ve kept the spices mild to please many palates, but you can easily add more chile powder if you prefer a spicier dish – here at the CE office, we love this meal smothered in hot sauce!
What’s Jennifer Iserloh’s secret sensuous ingredient? Kale. Her recipes prove that incorporating the antioxidant rich superfood into three meals a day is easy and delicious.
Once you try warm kale cooked in ginger, brown sugar and orange zest, you won’t want to go back to boring spring mix salad! This dish is nutty, tangy and packed with protein and dietary fiber. For similar kale recipes, check out Jennifer Iserloh’s cookbook Fifty Shades of Kale.
This warm, creamy soup is perfect as a side or main dish for lunch. It’s loaded with antioxidants and one serving has 5 grams of protein. For similar recipes, check out Jennifer Iserloh’s cookbook Fifty Shades of Kale.
In our ultimate energizing lunch or dinner bowl, protein- and fiber-packed spiced lentils are tossed with tender butternut squash and topped with a gorgeous pile of antioxidant-rich kale and bell peppers.
Quick-braising can be an ideal method for cooking cool-weather greens, but make sure to select sturdy varieties such as kale, collards and escarole. Here, fiber-rich kale is simmered with broth and caramelized shallots.
This flavorful Kale Barley Soup Recipe only takes a total of 30 minutes before you can dive in.
Butterflied flank steak rolled around a flavorful kale and feta filling makes an impressive presentation for dinner guests, and only you'll know how easy it was to pull off. Searing the rolls before simmering them in a white wine and tomato sauce ensures a juicy result.
Our robust kale salad with seasoned poached chicken uses yogurt as the base for its creamy dressing, adding beneficial bacteria to every bite. We suggest looking for organic, grass-fed yogurt options. Anchovy fillets are optional here, but highly recommended – they contain omega-3 fatty acids, while being low in mercury and other toxins because they are a small fish.
This nutrient-packed Root Vegetable–Baked Quinoa with Kale & Goat Cheese Recipe will keep your energy levels soaring as a part of your Clean Eating meal plan.
"This particular recipe is a favorite of mine to make for my daughter when I want to do something decadent but also nutritious for her. It's so delicious that it makes her unafraid of vegetables." – Erin McKenna
A zesty maple Dijon sauce tops this protein-packed skillet meal that’s loaded with good-for-you kale and studded with cranberries for a pop of tart-sweetness.
Is your fridge filled with kale and chard from your CSA share or a trip to the farmer's market? Never fear. Here are three simple ways to enjoy your nutritious greens.
This plant-based version of lettuce wraps introduces crisp and refreshing cucumber noodles. A sweet-tart peanut sauce is drizzled inside the wrap and also used as a flavorful dip.
The fresh crunch of beets and kale pairs wonderfully with this creamy homemade avocado dressing. Adjust the amount of honey, salt or black pepper to your taste. If you’d like more color, use both red and golden beets.
This Tunisian-style recipe features the flavors and health benefits of Mediterranean-style dining. While tomatoes figure prominently in the original dish, we've added chickpeas and kale for a clean-eating twist.
The ultimate anti-aging memory food, blueberries contain compounds that help brain neurons communicate more effectively.
Nutrient powerhouses butternut squash and kale add both color and flavor to this creamy, cheesy slow-cooker lasagna.
Break out your waffle iron and try this deceptively simple meal for breakfast, brunch or an easy dinner.
You'll save the day when you make these sausage & pepper heroes for your hungry family.
Fresh dill and Dijon pack this turkey scallopine with mouthwatering flavor, while kale provides both a fiber and antioxidant boost. It's a balanced meal with less than 200 calories per serving!
If you cook too much kale, don't throw it out – save it! Here's how to take last night's leftover cooked kale and turn it into three new and inspired recipes that are sure to become your family's faves.
Kale puts a new spin on your classic caesar salad, with a lightened-up (but equally garlicky!) dressing and ample protein to boot.
This vegetarian dish offers a hefty dose of nutrients, thanks to leafy green kale. If you're not a fan of tofu, substitute for your favorite protein.
Roasting butternut squash enhances its creamy texture. With a tart and tangy combination of ginger, garlic and lime, this dish boasts immune-boosting benefits plus a zesty flavor profile, providing a quick pick-me-up in cooler weather.