Tasty Kale Recipes

Kale is one of those leafy greens that really stands out for its nutritional value. It packs antioxidants, vitamins C and K, and even beta-carotene to support eye health, heart health, and weight management. The best part? It’s easy to sneak into all kinds of recipes, adding a fresh pop of flavor and color.

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Easy Green Breakfast Bowls

Make it a Full Plate Meal:  Serve this breakfast bowl as directed in the recipe. Fresh blueberries would make a delicious side.

75% water-fiber foods – kale, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower rice, avocado, green onions, blueberries
25% foods – eggs, oil

White Bean Kale Salad

Make it a Full Plate Meal: Top this salad with Rosemary Garlic Tofu or roasted chicken for a delicious lunch. Fresh strawberries would finish off the meal nicely.

75% water-fiber foods – kale, cannellini beans, avocado, artichoke hearts, cucumber, parsley, strawberries
25% foods – sunflower seeds, hemp hearts, pumpkin seeds, dressing, tofu/chicken

Healthy Chicken and Kale Soup

Make it a Full Plate Meal: Add a rinsed and drained can of white beans at the same time as the kale to increase the fiber and protein content of this meal. Serve a generous bowl of this soup with a few of your favorite soup crackers.

75% water-fiber foods – onion, celery, carrots, garlic, kale, white beans
25% foods – chicken, oil, crackers

5 Minute Kale Coconut Tofu Curry

Make it a Full Plate Meal:  Serve this quick-cooking curry atop brown rice for a healthy meal you can cook in under 15 minutes. Use low-fat coconut milk to keep saturated fat levels healthier. This recipe is written in metric units, so use a 14-oz can of chickpeas, 1.5 tablespoons of ginger, 1 regular block of tofu, and 3 cups of chopped kale.

75% water-fiber foods – chickpeas, diced tomatoes, scallions, ginger, kale, brown rice
25% foods – oil, tofu, low-fat coconut milk

Sweet Potato Buddha Bowl

Make it a Full Plate Meal: Prepare this one-dish meal as directed in the recipe. A fresh sumo orange would be perfect with this meal.

75% water-fiber foods – sweet potatoes, onions, bell pepper, garlic, black beans, kale, avocado, fresh cilantro, fresh parsley, sumo orange
25% foods – honey, oil, yogurt

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