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Healthy Eggplant and Kale Parmesan
By á-10360
Special equipment: a broiler-safe 9-by-13-inch baking dish Position 2 oven racks in the middle and upper third of ...
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Kosher salt
- One 28-ounce can no-salt whole tomatoes, crushed well by hand
- 1 small bunch curly kale, stripped from the stems and chopped (about 6 cups)
- 1 cup torn fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup whole-wheat breadcrumbs
- 2 large egg whites
- 2 medium eggplants, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds, ends discarded (about 2 1/2 pounds)
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves, chopped
Pasta With Kale Pesto and Roasted Butternut Squash
By á-7571
Here is a one-pot meal designed explicitly for the hungriness of a long-distance runner, with garlicky kale pesto a...
- 1 1/2 pounds butternut squash
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, more for drizzling
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, more for squash
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 small bunch (about 1/2 pound) lacinato kale, center ribs removed
- 8 ounces pasta (penne rigate works well)
- 1/3 cup toasted pine nuts
- 2 large garlic cloves, roughly chopped
- Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
- Freshly squeezed lemon juice, to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Sweet and Nutty Kale Salad
By tulawdog
To make the dressing, process the walnuts in a food process until very finely ground
- Honey Walnut Dressing (makes about 1 cup):
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 Tbsp. raw honey
- 1/2 tsp. salt + more to taste
- water, to thin
- Salad:
- 4 cups of chopped kale (I used lacinato, but any type will work)
- a few pinches of salt
- 1 tsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small apple, cored and cubed (about 1 cup)
- 1 cup cubed pineapple
- 2 stalks celery, split lengthwise and chopped
- 1/3 cup of the dressing, or more to taste
- dried cranberries and walnut pieces to garnish
Holiday Kale Salad with Cranberries, Almonds, Pumpkin Seeds, and Crystallized Ginger
By sguss38@yahoo.com
What I like best about this salad, besides the fact that it is completely delicious, is that you can dress it ahead...
- Salad:
- Kale, washed and cleaned
- Raw Almond Slivers, handful
- Dried Cranberries, handful
- Roasted and Salted Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas), handful
- Crystallized Ginger (Candied Ginger), 6-8 pieces chopped up finely (No candied ginger? Try dried pineapple)
- Orange Dressing:
- 1/2 cup Orange Juice
- 1/2 cup Sesame Oil or Canola Oil
- 1 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 2 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
- 3 Tbsp Sugar
Cherry Summer Kale Salad w/Balsamic Vinaigrette
By á-5531
In a small bowl whisk the oil and vinegar until no longer separated
- Salad:
- 6 cups kale leaves, massaged with sea salt
- 6 strips precooked turkey bacon, diced
- 1 cup cherries, halved (seeds removed)
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup diced granny smith apple
- 1/4 cup pecan pieces
- Balsamic Vinaigrette:
- 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
- 1/2 Tbsp. honey
- 1/2 tsp. dried basil
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Salmon, Kale & Soba Noodles
By á-79919
Wild salmon salad with greens and soba noodles
- Grilled salmon
- Mixed salad greens
- Cilantro- 2 chopped tablespoons
- Orange- segments
- Cucumber- sliced
- Tuscan kale
- Sesame seeds
- bottled sweet chili sauce
Spicy Kale and Corn Stuffed Chicken Breasts
By á-174535
Pan cooked chicken breasts stuffed with a mixture of sautéd kale and corn with garlic
- 4 teaspoons olive oil
- 5 1/2 ounces frozen chopped kale, about 2 cups
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- Kosher salt
- 1/3 cup frozen whole kernel corn
- 2 ounces pepper jack cheese, grated, about 1/2 cup
- Four (8-ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
Steamed kale w. Tahini
By sincial
Put steamer basket into a pot with water
- 1 bunch kale, rinsed well, destemmed and cut into bite sized pieces
- 3 heaping tablespoons tahini
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 garlic clove, peeled and minced
- 1 shake black pepper
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
Red Russian Kale and Chorizo Soup
By pressurecooker
This lightly spicy soup shows off the heirloom kale's tender texture and mile flavor
- 8 oz. Spanish chorizo, thinly sliced crosswise
- 1 T olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tsp each red chile flakes and pepper
- 7 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
- 3/4 lb. russet potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 12 oz. Red Russian kale, or other kale, stems removed and leaves cut into slender ribbons
- Kosher salt (optional)
Pickled Kale
By á-1045
Nice on the side for a tangy, healthy addition
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 package kale, ribs removed, coarsely chopped
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
Summer Kale Salad (Whole Foods)
By á-29897
This simple kale salad makes enough for the whole family and has plenty of satisfying crunch
- 1 bag kale
- 1/4 cup chopped apples
- 1/4 cup cranberries
- 1 small shallot, chopped
- 1/2 orange, with a little bit of zest
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoon champagne vinegar
- 1 drizzle honey
- 1/2 cup of chopped almonds
Salad: Kale Salad with Grapes and Quinoa
By SharonE
Dressing: In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, shallots and salt; set aside for 20 minutes to soften the shallot
- Dressing:
- 2 tbs. champagne vinegar
- 1 1/2 tsp. minced shallots
- 3/4 to 1 tsp. kosher salt (use less if you use preserved lemons)
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 3 tbs. extra virgin olive oil
- 3/4 tsp. chopped chervil or tarragon
- zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
- salad:
- 1/2 cup quinoa
- salt
- 4 cups loosely packed julienned kale, from 1 large bunch
- 3 tablespoons toasted sunflower seeds
- 2/3 cup red seedless grapes, halved
- 1 cooked ear of corn, cut from the cob
- 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Manchego cheese
- 10 to 12 strips finely julienned preserved lemon
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