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Leafy greens like kale, collards, spinach and mustard greens are super nutritious and can offer a variety of health benefits. But they tend to go bad in the fridge pretty quickly if you buy them fresh. I’ve found that buying a bag of pre-chopped kale can help them last longer (if they’re stored correctly, I store mine in a sealed container with a paper towel to absorb excess moisture) and allows me toeat way more greensthroughout the week while avoiding food waste. Plus, kale can be very versatile in everything from sweet smoothies to savory stews. And having prepped kale on hand makes it easy to add a simple side like our Basic Sautéed Kale or our Massaged Kale Salad to any meal for a boost of flavor and nutrition. Since I started buying bags of chopped kale, I always have them in my fridge. Recipes like our Cauliflower & Kale Frittata and our Kale & Banana Smoothie help me use up the bag in delicious ways, too. For more beginner- and budget-friendly recipes and cooking tips, check outThrifty.
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Skillet Lemon Chicken & Potatoes with Kale
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02of 13Really Green SmoothieView RecipeThe combination of kale and avocado makes this healthy smoothie recipe extra green. Chia seeds lend a heart-healthy punch of fiber and omega-3 fatty acids.
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Really Green Smoothie
The combination of kale and avocado makes this healthy smoothie recipe extra green. Chia seeds lend a heart-healthy punch of fiber and omega-3 fatty acids.
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Cauliflower & Kale Frittata
04of 13Kale & White Bean Potpie with Chive BiscuitsView RecipeIn this vegetarian white bean potpie recipe, kale and hearty white beans are topped with easy, homemade chive biscuits. If desired, add a little shredded Gruyère or Cheddar cheese to the biscuit dough.
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Kale & White Bean Potpie with Chive Biscuits
In this vegetarian white bean potpie recipe, kale and hearty white beans are topped with easy, homemade chive biscuits. If desired, add a little shredded Gruyère or Cheddar cheese to the biscuit dough.
05of 13Kale & Strawberry SaladView RecipeGreg DuPreeIn this kale and strawberry salad, apple-cider vinegar and mustard flavor the dressing while fresh strawberries offer a touch of sweetness. Creamy herbed goat cheese completes this healthy salad that’s perfect for lunch or dinner.
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Kale & Strawberry Salad
Greg DuPree
In this kale and strawberry salad, apple-cider vinegar and mustard flavor the dressing while fresh strawberries offer a touch of sweetness. Creamy herbed goat cheese completes this healthy salad that’s perfect for lunch or dinner.
06of 13Baked Eggs in Tomato Sauce with KaleView RecipeYou can make these three-ingredient tomato-simmered eggs with things you probably already have on hand in your freezer and pantry. To make these baked eggs more like eggs in purgatory, look for a spicy tomato sauce and don’t forget some whole-wheat bread for dipping.
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Baked Eggs in Tomato Sauce with Kale
You can make these three-ingredient tomato-simmered eggs with things you probably already have on hand in your freezer and pantry. To make these baked eggs more like eggs in purgatory, look for a spicy tomato sauce and don’t forget some whole-wheat bread for dipping.
07of 13Kale & Banana SmoothieView RecipeCasey BarberThis simple and sweet kale and banana smoothie is also versatile: Use cow’s milk for a milkshake-style smoothie, oat milk for more sweetness, or a nut milk for more protein.
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Kale & Banana Smoothie
Casey Barber
This simple and sweet kale and banana smoothie is also versatile: Use cow’s milk for a milkshake-style smoothie, oat milk for more sweetness, or a nut milk for more protein.
08of 13One-Pot Italian Sausage & Kale PastaView RecipePhotography / Kelsey Hansen, Styling / Sammy MilaFor a fast weeknight pasta dinner, why not cook your sauce and pasta all at once? By using the exact amount of water you need to cook the pasta–no colanders here–the starch that cooks off into your pasta water, which you usually drain away, stays in the pot, giving you delectably creamy results.
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One-Pot Italian Sausage & Kale Pasta
Photography / Kelsey Hansen, Styling / Sammy Mila
For a fast weeknight pasta dinner, why not cook your sauce and pasta all at once? By using the exact amount of water you need to cook the pasta–no colanders here–the starch that cooks off into your pasta water, which you usually drain away, stays in the pot, giving you delectably creamy results.
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Massaged Kale Salad
10of 13Stuffed Sweet Potato with Hummus DressingView RecipeHearty yet simple to prepare, this stuffed sweet potato with black beans, kale and hummus dressing is a fantastic 5-ingredient lunch for one!
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Stuffed Sweet Potato with Hummus Dressing
Hearty yet simple to prepare, this stuffed sweet potato with black beans, kale and hummus dressing is a fantastic 5-ingredient lunch for one!
11of 13Basic Sautéed KaleView RecipeSimply sautéed kale seasoned with a blast of sherry vinegar is a deluxe combination.
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Basic Sautéed Kale
Simply sautéed kale seasoned with a blast of sherry vinegar is a deluxe combination.
12of 13One-Pot Lentil & Vegetable Soup with ParmesanView RecipeAntonis AchilleosThis lentil-vegetable soup is packed with kale and tomatoes for a filling, flavorful main dish. If you have it, the Parmesan cheese rind adds nuttiness and gives the broth some body. If you avoid cheese made with rennet, look for vegetarian Parmesan cheese, which is made without it.
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One-Pot Lentil & Vegetable Soup with Parmesan
Antonis Achilleos
This lentil-vegetable soup is packed with kale and tomatoes for a filling, flavorful main dish. If you have it, the Parmesan cheese rind adds nuttiness and gives the broth some body. If you avoid cheese made with rennet, look for vegetarian Parmesan cheese, which is made without it.
13of 13Slow-Cooker Vegetable SoupView RecipeMake this low-calorie vegetable soup recipe with ease in this load-and-go crock pot recipe. After simmering away in the slow cooker, portion it into individual serving containers and store in the fridge or freezer for fast, healthy lunches or an easy, satisfying snack. This weight-loss vegetable soup fills you up without a lot of calories, plus it’s an easy way to eat more vegetables.
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Slow-Cooker Vegetable Soup
Make this low-calorie vegetable soup recipe with ease in this load-and-go crock pot recipe. After simmering away in the slow cooker, portion it into individual serving containers and store in the fridge or freezer for fast, healthy lunches or an easy, satisfying snack. This weight-loss vegetable soup fills you up without a lot of calories, plus it’s an easy way to eat more vegetables.
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