Delicious Kale Recipes

Kale is one of the most nutrient-dense plant foods. Just 1 cup of kale provides more than the daily requirement of Vitamins C, K, and A. Kale also contains many cancer-fighting substances and several nutrients that protect eyesight as we age. Yet, for many people, kale is an acquired taste. Try one of the recipes below to find a way to enjoy this health-promoting food.

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Sweet Potato, Kale, and Quinoa Skillet

Make it a Full Plate Meal: Enjoy a generous skillet serving for breakfast or any other meal during the day. Pick a 25% item of your choice. I would enjoy a sliced, hard-boiled egg.

75% fiber foods – white beans, kale, sweet potato, red onion, garlic, fresh rosemary, quinoa
25% foods – egg or other 25% item of choice

Grilled Pineapple Coconut Kale Salad

Make it a Full Plate Meal: Use the salad to Power Up your favorite casserole dinner this week. Grilled asparagus would round out the meal nicely.

75% fiber foods – pineapple, kale, carrots, asparagus, casserole veggies
25% foods – oil, dressing, unsweetened coconut, casserole

Recipe Note: Leave off the oil and be mindful of the dressing to keep the fat low in this recipe. 

Immune-Boosting Turmeric Chicken Soup

Make it a Full Plate Meal: This soup is absolutely perfect for lunch or a light supper. Double the veggies to increase the amount of fiber in the meal.

75% fiber foods – onion, carrots, parsnip, celery, garlic, kale
25% foods – oil, chicken, coconut milk

 Recipe Note: Use lite coconut milk to reduce the amount of saturated fat in the recipe. 

Quinoa Buddah Bowl

Make it a Full Plate Meal: Assemble the bowl as the recipe directs and enjoy.

75% fiber foods – quinoa, sweet potato, chickpeas, kale, avocado
25% foods – dressing, oil

Recipe Note: Use just one tablespoon of oil to keep the calories and fat in the meal low.  

Moroccan Sweet Potato Kale Soup

Make it a Full Plate Meal: Scroll to the 3rd recipe on the page. Serve a generous bowl with a side of your favorite bread for the 25% item.

75% fiber foods – onion, red bell pepper, garlic, diced tomatoes, garbanzo beans, kale
25% foods – oil, bread

👉 Water-fiber foods are 75% zone foods – whole, unprocessed fruits, vegetables, beans, and cooked whole grains.