35 Kale Recipes That Make the Absolute Most of the Leafy Green

Saladsdon’t need a million toppings to be exciting, and thisprotein-rich gem is proof. Reserve some lemony spicedchickpeasfor snacking.

Sweet dreams are made of this. Store-boughtpizza doughmakes thebrunch(or dinner) delicacy a breeze to prepare.

To no one’s surprise,kaleis most delicious when it’s swimming in a skillet of moltencheese. Serve it with plenty ofbread, crackers, veggies and sliced green apples for dunking.

Trust us: Thissheet pan recipefor beef tenderloin is essentially foolproof, no matter how much cookingsteakintimidates you.

A strata is basically a breadcasserole, meaning your brunch guests are bound to adore it. Be sure to leave time for the bread to soak up the custard overnight.

This cozysoupdoubles as a warm blanket in our book. Finish it off with a dollop of store-bought pesto and all the grated Parm.

这么多比granola barfrom the bottom of your purse, but almost as easy to eat on the go. (FYI, we wouldn’t complain if someone added a little cheddar cheese or crumbledbaconto the mix.)

This creamy, dreamy dish is decidedly non-fussy. Thekaleis quickly sautéed in oil and butter until wilted to make it flavorful and tender.

Healthy, filling andgluten-free, this masterpiece is destined for yourbreakfasttable.

Take your pick of pepperyarugula, earthy kale or bitterbroccoli rabefor this simple pasta sauce. Feel free to substitute pine nuts or pistachios for almonds too.

Serve it as a side salad, asteaksandwich topper or under a fried egg. (Oh, and this is the easiest way toshred Brussels sprouts, BTW.)

Starring spicyshrimp, sliced avocado, watermelon radish and crispy salt-and-pepper kale. Yeah, it’ll be your favorite午餐at first bite.

Waybetter thanTikTok feta pasta, promise. Pop the skillet under the broiler to brown the cheese if desired and serve with warm pita points.

All kale needs to be its best is a little TLC. Here, that means wilting it on the stovetop in a zingy honey-rice vinegar dressing.

Dinneris only six ingredients and 35 minutes away, people.

All the ingredients’ juices get to know each other on the pan, creating a pseudo sauce that tastes divine when soaked into quinoa, rice or crusty bread.

Not only is it satisfying and nutritious, but this salad is begging for some Instagram love too. The kale is tossed in citrusy Dijon dressing for good measure.

Hello, gorgeous. This beauty is so fancy and elegant that no one at thedinner partywill suspect you started withstore-bought pie crust.

Consider this dish an edible choose-your-own-adventure book. You can use any type ofsausage(kielbasa!chorizo! Italian!), swap in any greens and substitute regular rice forcauliflower rice(unless you’re onketo).

For the uninitiated, a Buddha bowl is basically a grain bowl piled high with fresh ingredients, like vinaigrette-dressed kale,pomegranatearils,pepitasand herbs.

Even your pickykidscan get behind this 15-minute午餐, and the leftovers will last in the fridge for days to boot.

This keto-friendly main is equal parts soft egg, gooey cheese and crispyspuds. Even veggie haters will barely notice the greens.

Attention pasta lovers:Tofushirataki noodles are loaded with proteinandon your low-carb diet.

Delicata squashdoesn’t need much zhuzhing, since it’s naturally gorgeous on its own. (But we’re not complaining about the tarragon-spiked vinaigrette.)

Aka old reliable. All its flavor lies in the classic dressing that pulls out all the stops, anchovies included.

A decadentvegetariangem that even carnivores will be psyched about. Choose between Gruyère and white cheddarcheeses(or better yet, go ahead and use both).

Therolls积极地挤满了卷心菜、甘蓝和更多veggies. And thanks to whitemisopaste, the sauce is bursting with savory umami.

This 20-minute, five-ingredientsideis tasty enough to convert any kale skeptic for good.

Roasted almonds, crumbled feta cheese and shreddedrotisserie chickenmake this light dish extra hearty.

This 20-minutecrowd-pleaserproves thatspinachhas been in the limelight too long. It pairs just as well with pretzel crisps, pita chips and potato chips if pork rinds aren’t your thing.

Here’s onesmoothiethat’s actually worth getting out of bed for.Banana, honey andpineapplecut through the kale’s earthiness like a charm.

Complete with coconut flakes, cashews, flax seeds and kale. Choose between nutty soba noodles and chewy udon noodles.

Because bread, cheese and butter make getting our daily greens a total cinch. Serve thissammywith cream ofmushroomsoup.

Pair it with rice or pasta, or pile it onto a sturdy hoagie roll. Either way, this 20-minute,one-panmeal is sure to earn a spot in your weekly rotation.

Behold: the recipe that started thekale crazeover a decade ago. The leafy green may not be as trendy as it was back in 2011, but we’ll never get sick of this iconicsnack.