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You can eat kaleyear-round, but it tastes a bit sweeter in the winter, making these dishes just that more delicious. This collection features our most-visited kale recipes—from soups and stews to skillets and grain bowls, so we’re sure you’ll love them. Make our Really Green Smoothie and Massaged Kale Salad with Roasted Sweet Potato & Black Beans, and you’ll be running to buy more kale.
01of 21Slow-Cooker Vegetable SoupThis weight-loss vegetable soup fills you up without a lot of calories, plus it’s an easy way to eat more vegetables.View Recipe
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Slow-Cooker Vegetable Soup
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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Skillet Lemon Chicken & Potatoes with Kale
03of 21Slow-Cooker Mediterranean Diet StewWith a focus on vegetables, fiber-rich legumes and healthy fats, this slow-cooker stew fits the bill forthose following the Mediterranean diet. Swap out the chickpeas for white beans for a different twist, or try collards or spinach in place of the kale. A drizzle of olive oil to finish pulls together the flavors of this easy vegan crock pot stew.View Recipe
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Slow-Cooker Mediterranean Diet Stew
With a focus on vegetables, fiber-rich legumes and healthy fats, this slow-cooker stew fits the bill forthose following the Mediterranean diet. Swap out the chickpeas for white beans for a different twist, or try collards or spinach in place of the kale. A drizzle of olive oil to finish pulls together the flavors of this easy vegan crock pot stew.
04of 21Massaged Kale Salad with Roasted Sweet Potato & Black BeansJacob FoxLoaded with roasted sweet potatoes and shallots, black beans, quinoa, feta and pepitas, this salad makes for a satisfying meatless meal. Not only does massaging the kale tenderize it, it also helps the greens absorb more of the bright dressing.View Recipe
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Massaged Kale Salad with Roasted Sweet Potato & Black Beans
Jacob Fox
Loaded with roasted sweet potatoes and shallots, black beans, quinoa, feta and pepitas, this salad makes for a satisfying meatless meal. Not only does massaging the kale tenderize it, it also helps the greens absorb more of the bright dressing.
05of 21Chicken & Kale SoupThis easy chicken and kale soup will keep you warm on a cold and rainy day or any day that calls for a simple, hearty soup. For convenience, you can make this soup with frozen kale without the need to thaw it beforehand.View Recipe
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Chicken & Kale Soup
This easy chicken and kale soup will keep you warm on a cold and rainy day or any day that calls for a simple, hearty soup. For convenience, you can make this soup with frozen kale without the need to thaw it beforehand.
06of 21Kale & Chickpea Grain BowlsPhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Shell RoysterThis veggie-heavy bowl is loaded with crunch and color, thanks to crispy carrots and chickpeas, fresh kale and a vibrant avocado dressing. It also delivers more than 50% of your daily dose of fiber, key for weight loss, energy and healthy digestion. Bulgur, also called cracked wheat, is a quick-cooking whole grain. These bowls would be excellent make-ahead lunches. Pack the avocado mixture separately, adding a little water to thin it as needed.View Recipe
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Kale & Chickpea Grain Bowls
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
This veggie-heavy bowl is loaded with crunch and color, thanks to crispy carrots and chickpeas, fresh kale and a vibrant avocado dressing. It also delivers more than 50% of your daily dose of fiber, key for weight loss, energy and healthy digestion. Bulgur, also called cracked wheat, is a quick-cooking whole grain. These bowls would be excellent make-ahead lunches. Pack the avocado mixture separately, adding a little water to thin it as needed.
07of 21Really Green SmoothieThe 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.View Recipe
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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.
08of 21Vegetarian Potato-Kale SoupPhotography / Antonis Achilleos, Styling / Christine Keely, Ali RameeThis healthy soup recipe has a rich, yet light and velvety texture. Serve with crusty bread and a glass of wine for a cozy meal.View Recipe
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Vegetarian Potato-Kale Soup
Photography / Antonis Achilleos, Styling / Christine Keely, Ali Ramee
This healthy soup recipe has a rich, yet light and velvety texture. Serve with crusty bread and a glass of wine for a cozy meal.
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Vegan Superfood Grain Bowls
Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey
10of 21Roasted KalettesKalettes, a cross between kale and Brussels sprouts, cook quickly in a hot oven in this easy vegetable side dish recipe.View Recipe
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Roasted Kalettes
Kalettes, a cross between kale and Brussels sprouts, cook quickly in a hot oven in this easy vegetable side dish recipe.
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This healthy fish recipe makes a tasty and easy weeknight meal. Serve with wild rice or roasted potatoes.
12of 21Vegetable Weight-Loss SoupCarson DowningA big bowl of this vegetable soup will leave you satisfied for hours without consuming a lot of calories, which is helpful when trying to lose weight. Plus, it’s an easy way to boost your vegetable servings for the day.View Recipe
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Vegetable Weight-Loss Soup
Carson Downing
A big bowl of this vegetable soup will leave you satisfied for hours without consuming a lot of calories, which is helpful when trying to lose weight. Plus, it’s an easy way to boost your vegetable servings for the day.
13of 21Chickpea Pasta with Mushrooms & KaleGreg DuPreeLoading up your pasta with vegetables like the kale and mushrooms here is not only delicious, it also makes the meal more satisfying.View Recipe
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Chickpea Pasta with Mushrooms & Kale
Greg DuPree
Loading up your pasta with vegetables like the kale and mushrooms here is not only delicious, it also makes the meal more satisfying.
14of 21Copycat Chick-fil-A Kale SaladJacob FoxThis copycat Chick-fil-A kale salad has a sweet and tangy dressing coating tender kale and cabbage leaves that have been gently massaged. This salad can sit for an hour or two; just be sure to toss it before serving to redistribute the dressing.View Recipe
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Copycat Chick-fil-A Kale Salad
This copycat Chick-fil-A kale salad has a sweet and tangy dressing coating tender kale and cabbage leaves that have been gently massaged. This salad can sit for an hour or two; just be sure to toss it before serving to redistribute the dressing.
15of 21Spaghetti Squash Soup with SausageCaitlin BenselThis easy soup is a great way to showcase the versatility of spaghetti squash. Sweet Italian sausage pairs well with the subtle sweetness of the squash. The broth that coats the thin strands of spaghetti squash is flavorful and light.View Recipe
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Spaghetti Squash Soup with Sausage
Caitlin Bensel
This easy soup is a great way to showcase the versatility of spaghetti squash. Sweet Italian sausage pairs well with the subtle sweetness of the squash. The broth that coats the thin strands of spaghetti squash is flavorful and light.
16of 21Sweet Potato, Kale & Chicken Salad with Peanut DressingCarolyn Hodges, M.S., RDThese hearty kale salads hold up well for 4 days, making them perfect for meal-prep lunches. To keep the ingredients from getting soggy, dress this salad and top it with peanuts just before serving. For a delicious vegan option, swap in roasted tofu for the chicken breast (see Associated Recipes).View Recipe
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Sweet Potato, Kale & Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing
Carolyn Hodges, M.S., RD
These hearty kale salads hold up well for 4 days, making them perfect for meal-prep lunches. To keep the ingredients from getting soggy, dress this salad and top it with peanuts just before serving. For a delicious vegan option, swap in roasted tofu for the chicken breast (see Associated Recipes).
17of 21Kale & Quinoa Salad with Lemon DressingAntonis AchilleosThis kale-quinoa salad pops with different flavors and textures. Massaging the kale helps break down its fibrous nature, while add-ins like toasted almonds, feta and cucumber add crunch and saltiness.View Recipe
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Kale & Quinoa Salad with Lemon Dressing
Antonis Achilleos
This kale-quinoa salad pops with different flavors and textures. Massaging the kale helps break down its fibrous nature, while add-ins like toasted almonds, feta and cucumber add crunch and saltiness.
18of 21Sauteed Broccoli & Kale with Toasted Garlic ButterIn this easy vegetable side dish, broccoli and kale are drizzled with a butter, garlic and crushed red pepper sauce. Serve this healthy recipe alongside roasted chicken, turkey or ham–or on top of your favorite whole grain, such as quinoa or farro.View Recipe
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Sauteed Broccoli & Kale with Toasted Garlic Butter
In this easy vegetable side dish, broccoli and kale are drizzled with a butter, garlic and crushed red pepper sauce. Serve this healthy recipe alongside roasted chicken, turkey or ham–or on top of your favorite whole grain, such as quinoa or farro.
19of 21Kale & Banana SmoothieCasey 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.View Recipe
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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.
20of 21Kale & White Bean Potpie with Chive BiscuitsIn 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.View Recipe
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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.
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Massaged Kale Salad
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