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Ingredients

• ✓ kale
• water
• vegetable bouillon
• scallion
• firm tofu

Instructions

1. 1 Combine water and bouillon in a pot; bring to a boil. Boil until bouillon cubes have disintegrated fully. Reduce heat, add scallions, and simmer for 30 seconds.
2. 2 Add kale and tofu; cook until kale has softened to desired texture, 3 to 5 minutes.

By Lisa Marie

Ingredients

• ✓ kale
• grape
• feta cheese
• walnut
• rice vinegar
• water
• honey
• olive oil

Instructions

1. 1 Toss kale, grapes, feta cheese, and walnuts together in a large salad bowl.
2. 2 Stir seasoned rice vinegar and water together to make 3/4 cup total volume. Whisk honey and olive oil into the vinegar mixture until completely integrated; pour over the kale mixture and toss to coat.

By Kristie Ann

Ingredients

• ✓ kale
• cashew
• white sugar
• soy sauce
• raisin

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
2. 2 Spread cashews onto a baking sheet.
3. 3 Toast cashews in preheated oven until browned, about 5 minutes.
4. 4 Pour sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat while the cashews are toasting; cook and stir until melted. As soon as it is melted and the nuts are done toasting, pour the nuts in the saucepan; stir to coat. Spread cashews onto baking sheet to cool completely, about 15 minutes.
5. 5 Massage kale and soy sauce together in a bowl until kale softens. Fold raisins and sugar-coated cashews into the kale.
6. 6 Refrigerate 30 minutes before serving.

By tabarita

Ingredients

• ✓ kale
• salt
• apple cider vinegar
• apple
• feta cheese
• currant
• pine nut

Instructions

1. 1 Massage kale with salt in a large mixing bowl for 2 minutes.
2. 2 Pour vinegar over kale and toss to coat. Fold apple, feta cheese, currants, and pine nuts into kale.

By Leslie

Ingredients

• ✓ kale
• water
• lemon juice
• olive oil
• whole wheat couscous
• tomato
• mushroom
• sumac
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Pour water, lemon juice, and olive oil over couscous in a bowl; cover with plastic wrap and let stand until liquid is absorbed and couscous is softened, about 5 minutes.
2. 2 Mix kale, tomatoes, mushrooms, sumac, and salt into couscous mixture; refrigerate until cold, at least 30 minutes.

By orangejellybean

Ingredients

• ✓ kale
• bacon
• pork sausage
• onion
• garlic
• chicken broth
• red potato
• red pepper flake
• sour cream
• parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
2. 2 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage, onion, and garlic; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
3. 3 Crumble bacon into a large soup pot; add sausage mixture, chicken broth, potatoes, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until potatoes are soft, 15 to 20 minutes.
4. 4 Stir kale, sour cream, and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese into soup; cook until kale wilts, about 5 minutes. Garnish with Parmesan cheese.

By Jeanne Garber

Ingredients

• ✓ kale
• penne pasta
• carrot
• cherry tomato
• cucumber
• red bell pepper
• black olive
• shallot
• salad dressing
• mayonnaise

Instructions

1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain well.
2. 2 Combine pasta, carrots, kale, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, olives, and shallot in a bowl. Combine Greek dressing and mayonnaise in a separate bowl; drizzle over salad and mix until well combined.

By CookingWithShelia

Ingredients

• ✓ kale
• olive oil
• garlic
• lemon juice
• salt
• black pepper
• chicken broth
• farro
• feta cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Whisk olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl; set aside.
2. 2 Combine chicken broth and farro in a large skillet or wok; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; simmer until farro is tender and broth is absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
3. 3 Stir olive oil mixture into farro until coated. Add kale; cook and stir until wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Sprinkle feta cheese on salad; stir to combine. Season with salt and black pepper.

By Cris

Ingredients

• ✓ kale
• file powder
• cilantro
• water
• red lentil
• vegetable broth
• pepper
• clove
• cayenne pepper
• cumin seed
• allspice
• garlic
• carrot
• red potato
• celery
• sweet onion
• butter

Instructions

1. 1 Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in onion and celery; cook until tender. Mix in potatoes, carrot, and garlic. Continue to cook and stir until potatoes are well coated with butter, about 5 minutes. Season with allspice, cumin, cayenne pepper, cloves, and pepper.
2. 2 Pour in vegetable broth; mix in lentils. Add water, adding more if needed to cover all ingredients. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and stir in kale. Cook, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender, 35 to 45 minutes.
3. 3 Stir in cilantro and filé powder. Continue cooking to desired thickness, about 5 minutes.

By MOTTSBELA

Ingredients

• ✓ kale
• sweet corn
• salt
• red bell pepper
• pineapple juice
• olive oil
• salsa
• cajun seasoning
• garlic powder
• onion powder
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add corn to boiling water and turn off heat. Let corn soak in hot water for 5 minutes. Remove the corn, reserving the cooking water in the pot. Set corn aside to cool before slicing kernels from the cobs into a mixing bowl.
2. 2 Return the pot of water to a boil; add kale and 1 teaspoon salt. Boil kale until bright green and tender, about 5 minutes; drain and set kale aside to cool. Once cool enough to handle, squeeze as much liquid from the kale as you can. Separate leaves and add to bowl with corn kernels.
3. 3 Stir red bell pepper, pineapple juice, olive oil, salsa, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder into the corn and kale.

By KatieTries2Cook

Ingredients

• ✓ kale
• vegetable broth
• brown rice
• butter
• onion
• celery
• carrot
• almond
• mushroom
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Bring broth and brown rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 45 to 50 minutes.
2. 2 Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion, celery, carrot, and almonds until onion begins to softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook 1 minute more; season with salt.
3. 3 Mix cooked rice into onion mixture until evenly combined. Add kale and cook until completely wilted, about 5 minutes. Serve warm.

By AFulton

Ingredients

• ✓ kale
• spinach
• romaine lettuce
• carrot
• cucumber
• red bell pepper
• balsamic vinegar
• olive oil
• lemon juice
• sea salt
• black pepper
• garlic powder
• lemon pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Toss kale, spinach, romaine, carrot, cucumber, and red bell pepper together in a large mixing bowl.
2. 2 Combine balsamic vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and lemon pepper in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; seal and shake until mixed completely. Drizzle dressing over salad; toss to coat.

By Kim Vanburen

Ingredients

• ✓ kale
• macadamia nut
• maple syrup
• salt
• orange juice
• lemon juice
• maple syrup
• black pepper
• olive oil
• salt
• fuyu persimmon
• pomegranate seed

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. 2 Toss macademia nuts with 1 tablespoon maple syrup and pinch of salt; spread on baking sheet.
3. 3 Toast macademia nuts in the preheated oven until lightly golden, about 5 minutes. Remove from oven and coat with 1 tablespoon maple syrup.
4. 4 Whisk orange juice, lemon juice, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, and ground black pepper together in a small bowl to make dressing.
5. 5 Place kale pieces, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl; massage with your hands until kale is tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Add persimmon slices and dressing and toss to mix. Top with pomegranate seeds and maple-roasted macademia nuts.

By VeggieCravings

Ingredients

• ✓ kale
• lemon juice
• red wine vinegar
• shallot
• salt
• black pepper
• olive oil
• jar
• lid
• cannellini bean
• cherry tomato
• salt
• parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Whisk lemon juice, red wine vinegar, shallot, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Slowly drizzle in olive oil, whisking constantly until dressing is combined.
2. 2 Line jars up in an assembly line fashion. Divide beans evenly between the jars. Spoon about 1 1/2 tablespoons dressing over the beans. Add 8 tomato halves to each jar.
3. 3 Sprinkle kale with salt and lightly massage until leaves are slightly softened and starting to turn a brighter green color, 20 to 30 seconds. Divide kale between the jars, packing it down tightly to squeeze out air pockets.
4. 4 Top each salad with 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese. Place lids on jars and refrigerate. Pour salad out into a bowl and toss when ready to eat.

By France Cevallos

Ingredients

• ✓ kale
• beef broth
• water
• red potato
• onion
• red chile pepper
• garlic
• nutmeg
• cinnamon
• allspice
• salt
• black pepper
• bacon
• sage

Instructions

1. 1 Combine beef broth, water, potato, onion, chile pepper, and garlic in a Dutch oven or large saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir in kale; season with nutmeg, cinnamon, allspice, salt, and black pepper. Reduce heat to medium; simmer until potato is tender, about 20 minutes, adding more water if needed.
2. 2 Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until slightly browned but still tender, about 5 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Chop bacon.
3. 3 Stir bacon into soup; simmer no more than 3 minutes. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. Top servings with sage.

By Dani LSF

Ingredients

• ✓ kale
• chicken broth
• quinoa
• olive oil
• mint leaf
• almond
• cranberry
• carrot
• celery
• scallion
• grape tomato
• lemon
• lemon zest
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Add quinoa, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, about 13 minutes. Stir in olive oil; fluff quinoa with a fork. Set aside to cool slightly.
2. 2 Stir mint, almonds, dried cranberries, kale, carrots, celery, scallion, grape tomatoes, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Season to taste with salt and ground black pepper.

By ConnorsTasteBuds

Ingredients

• ✓ kale
• olive oil cooking spray
• spinach
• onion
• olive oil
• olive oil
• egg
• bread crumb
• parmesan cheese
• salt
• garlic powder
• thyme
• sage
• rosemary
• oregano
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray or line with parchment paper.
2. 2 Combine spinach, onion, 5 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon olive oil, and eggs together in a large bowl. Add kale, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, sea salt, garlic powder, thyme, sage, rosemary, oregano, and black pepper; mix thoroughly using your hands.
3. 3 Form mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls and arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes; flip and continue baking until lightly browned, 10 to 20 more minutes.

By algc09

Ingredients

• ✓ kale
• olive oil
• kielbasa sausage
• green onion
• chicken broth
• white bean
• salt
• black pepper
• parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Roll kale leaves into tight tubes and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch strips.
2. 2 Heat oil in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir kielbasa in hot oil until browned, about 5 minutes. Stir green onions in with sausage; cook until onions soften, about 3 minutes. Add kale; cook and stir until kale wilts, about 3 minutes.
3. 3 Pour chicken broth over the kielbasa mixture; add beans and stir. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cook at a simmer until kale is completely tender, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and top with Parmesan cheese.

By bfr610

Ingredients

• ✓ kale
• bacon
• onion
• water
• beef bouillon granules
• nutmeg
• mustard
• ham
• kielbasa sausage
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Stir kale into a pot of boiling water and cook for 1 minute. Remove kale with a slotted spoon and set aside.
2. 2 Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until browned, stirring frequently, about 8 minutes. Stir in onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in blanched kale and cook until bright green and starting to turn tender, about 4 minutes. Pour in enough water to cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and stir in bouillon granules and nutmeg. Simmer until kale is tender, about 30 minutes.
3. 3 Stir mustard into the skillet. Lay ham slices and sausage links over kale mixture and simmer until sausage is cooked through, about 35 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.

By LynJudd

Ingredients

• ✓ kale
• olive oil
• onion
• garlic
• potato
• water
• linguiça sausage
• kosher salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook for 3 minutes. Add potatoes and cook, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes. Pour in water and bring to a boil; boil gently until potatoes are very tender, about 20 minutes.
2. 2 Meanwhile, cook sausage in a large skillet over medium-low heat until it has released most of its fat, about 10 minutes. Drain.
3. 3 Use an immersion blender to purée potato mixture. Stir in sausage and season with salt and pepper. Increase the heat to medium, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes.
4. 4 Stir in kale and simmer until tender and bright green, about 5 minutes. Stir in remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and serve immediately.

By Sandra McClure

Ingredients

• ✓ kale
• white pea bean
• chorizo sausage
• beef soup bone
• water
• cabbage
• potato
• water
• salt
• pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Soak beans in twice their volume of water 8 hours or overnight.
2. 2 In a large pot, place drained beans, chorizo, soup bones and 1 quart water (or more as needed to cover). Cook over medium heat until beans are just beginning to be tender, 1 hour.
3. 3 Stir in cabbage, kale, potatoes and enough hot water to cover. Cook until potatoes are tender, 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

By John J Pacheco

Ingredients

• ✓ kale
• linguica sausage
• olive oil
• onion
• garlic
• chicken broth
• potato
• black pepper
• cannellini bean
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Saute sausage slices in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until browned, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer sausage to a plate, leaving any fat in the skillet.
2. 2 Add olive oil to the skillet and heat oil over medium heat; stir in onions. Cook and stir until the onions begin to brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Return sausage to the pot and add chicken broth, potatoes, and pepper; bring to a boil. Add kale and cannellini beans, reduce heat slightly, and simmer until sausage is cooked through and potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes. Season with salt.

By murraytheb

Ingredients

• ✓ kale
• russet potato
• butter
• leek
• green onion
• butter
• salt
• black pepper
• heavy cream
• butter
• green onion

Instructions

1. 1 Boil potatoes in a large pot of salted water until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and transfer potatoes to a large bowl. Add 2 tablespoons butter and lightly mash the potatoes.
2. 2 Boil kale and leeks in a large pot of water until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and transfer kale and leeks to a blender. Add white parts of the green onions and 2 more tablespoons butter; blend until smooth, scraping down sides as needed, 1 to 3 minutes.
3. 3 Stir pureed kale mixture into the bowl of potatoes and continue to mash. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Add cream and stir until desired texture. Top with 2 tablespoons butter and green parts of the green onions.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ kale
• linguica sausage
• olive oil
• onion
• salt
• russet potato
• salt
• chicken broth
• water
• cayenne pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Slice sausage into 1/4-inch rounds. Heat oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Add sausage and saute until sausage begins to turn brown and renders some fat, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a dish. Reduce heat to medium-low; add onions and pinch of salt salt. Stir and cook until softened, 4 to 5 minutes.
2. 2 Transfer potatoes to pot. Sprinkle in 2 teaspoons salt. Pour in chicken broth. Increase heat to high and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until potatoes are tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
3. 3 When potatoes are tender, carefully mash them in the broth with a potato masher until broken up or completely mashed. Add kale, a handful at a time. Transfer browned sausage to soup. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until greens are tender, about 45 minutes.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ kale
• olive oil
• potato
• sweet onion
• carrot
• celery
• garlic
• red pepper flakes
• salt
• black pepper
• bay leaf
• chicken broth
• chickpea
• tomato
• linguica sausage
• chorizo sausage

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a soup pot over medium heat until it sizzles, about 1 minute. Add potatoes, onion, carrots, and celery; cook and stir 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes.
2. 2 Add kale and bay leaves; cover until kale wilts, 2 to 3 minutes.
3. 3 Add chicken broth, garbanzo beans with their juices, tomatoes, linguica, and chorizo; bring to a boil, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium; simmer until vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.

By Pat-Perry

Ingredients

• ✓ kale
• kidney bean
• red pepper flakes
• herbes de provence
• beef base
• green cabbage
• water
• bay leaf
• garlic
• onion
• celery
• olive oil
• black pepper
• salt
• onion
• butter
• tomato

Instructions

1. 1 Combine tomatoes, butter, dried minced onion, salt, and black pepper in a small saucepan over medium heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
2. 2 Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a stockpot over medium heat. Add celery, onion, garlic, and bay leaves; cook and stir until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add tomato mixture; cook and stir another 5 minutes.
3. 3 Remove and discard bay leaves; add water, green cabbage, beef base, herbes de Provence, and red pepper flakes. Partially cover the pot and simmer until cabbage is very tender, about 20 minutes.
4. 4 Stir in kidney beans and kale; partially cover the pot and continue cooking until heated through, about 15 minutes.

By GinaG

Ingredients

• ✓ kale
• olive oil
• garlic

Instructions

1. 1 Tear the kale leaves into bite-size pieces from the thick stems; discard the stems.
2. 2 Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir the garlic in the hot oil until softened, about 2 minutes. Add the kale and continue cooking and stirring until the kale is bright green and wilted, about 5 minutes more.

By Demara

Ingredients

• ✓ kale
• olive oil
• sea salt

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. 3 Remove kale leaves carefully from thick stems using a knife or kitchen shears; tear into bite-sized pieces.
4. 4 Wash and thoroughly dry kale with a salad spinner.
5. 5 Drizzle kale leaves with olive oil; toss to coat. Spread leaves in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet without overlapping; sprinkle with salt.
6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until edges start to brown but are not burnt, 20 to 30 minutes.
7. 7 Enjoy!

By LucyDelRey

Ingredients

• ✓ kale
• olive oil
• sea salt

Instructions

1. 1 Arrange kale pieces on microwave-safe plates so they do not overlap. Drizzle olive oil over the kale pieces; season with sea salt.
2. 2 Cook each plateful of kale in microwave oven until crispy, 2 to 2 1/2 minutes per batch.

By Blueberry

Ingredients

• ✓ kale
• olive oil
• sherry vinegar
• sea salt

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
2. 2 Cut away inner ribs from each kale leaf and discard; tear leaves into pieces of uniform size, about the size of a small potato chip. Wash torn kale pieces and spin dry in a salad spinner or dry with paper towels until very dry.
3. 3 Place kale pieces into a large resealable bag. Add about 1/2 of the olive oil; squeeze out air and seal, then massage the bag so oil gets distributed evenly on kale pieces. Add remaining oil and massage the bag more, until all kale pieces are evenly coated with oil. Sprinkle vinegar over the kale leaves, reseal the bag and shake well. Spread the leaves evenly onto a baking sheet.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until mostly crisp, about 35 minutes. Season with salt and serve immediately.

By Theresa Peters