Food Recipe Collections & Favorites Popular Ingredients 24 Easy Kale Recipes From smoothies and salads to hearty stews and pasta dishes, these recipes with kale prove the leafy green is versatile. By Sue Li Updated on December 12, 2017 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Paul Sirisalee Sick of spinach? Turn over a new leaf and try one of these surprising, tasty sides starring the nutritional powerhouse. 01 of 24 Potato, Kale, and Fennel Hash Paul Sirisalee Serve this hearty hash on the side, or top with fried eggs for a satisfying meal. Get the recipe. 02 of 24 Kale, Radicchio, and Orange Salad Paul Sirisalee This salad gets better with time. You can make it up to 1 day in advance. Get the recipe. 03 of 24 Kale Caesar Salad Paul Sirisalee Change up a classic salad by substituting heartier kale; the intensely flavorful dressing helps cut through the green's slight bitterness. Get the recipe. 04 of 24 Kale and Pepper Stir-Fry Paul Sirisalee 05 of 24 Kale, Broccoli, and Feta Sauté Paul Sirisalee Fold in the crumbled Feta and slivered olives before serving to add a salty, briny bite. Get the recipe. 06 of 24 Kale and Lentils With Tahini Sauce Paul Sirisalee You can easily whip up the no-cook sauce in a minute—just whisk together tahini (sesame paste), lemon juice, olive oil, and water. Get the recipe. 07 of 24 Lemon-Dill Pilaf With Kale and Chilies Paul Sirisalee The ingredients for this side dish cook together all in one pot, making cleanup a breeze. Get the recipe. 08 of 24 Creamy Kale Gratin Paul Sirisalee Even kale haters will adore this warm, comforting casserole with a buttery bread crumb topping. Get the recipe. 09 of 24 Mustardy Kale and Butternut Squash Paul Sirisalee This one-pot side features sweet, tender squash and wilted kale with a mild mustard sauce. Get the recipe. 10 of 24 Sautéed Kale With Apples and Bacon Paul Sirisalee The sweet, sautéed apples balance out the salty bacon and bitter greens. Get the recipe. 11 of 24 Mustardy Kale Salad With Roasted Sweet Potato and Apple Christina Holmes Make a quick salad dressing, then add the kale and massage it with your hands to tenderize and coat the leaves. Get the recipe. 12 of 24 Cheese Ravioli With Kale Pesto and Roasted Carrots Christopher Baker Dress up frozen ravioli with lemony kale-almond pesto for a 20-minute dinner the whole family will love. Get the recipe. 13 of 24 Slow-Cooker Sausage and Kale Stew With Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes William Brinson Let your slow-cooker do all of the work to prepare this hearty meal-in-a-bowl. Get the recipe. 14 of 24 Butternut Squash and Kale Lasagna Paul Sirisalee Prepare this meatless lasagna up to a day in advance, then pop it in the oven for a ready-made weeknight dinner. Get the recipe. 15 of 24 Quinoa With Sweet Potatoes, Kale, and Pesto Anna Williams Vegetarians and meat-eaters alike will enjoy this filling, protein-rich meal. Get the recipe. 16 of 24 Moroccan Chicken With Kale and Roasted Squash Sang An Bring the flavors of North Africa to your dinner table with this cinnamon, ginger, and coriander-spiced chicken dish. Get the recipe. 17 of 24 Curried Kale With Coconut Christopher Baker Bulk up this 25-minute recipe with chickpeas and rice to transform it from a side dish into a main meal. Get the recipe. 18 of 24 Whole-Grain Spaghetti With Garlicky Kale and Tomatoes Hans Gissinger Toss noodles with a mix of kale, grape tomatoes, roasted almonds, and pecorino cheese for a healthy sauceless pasta dinner. Get the recipe. 19 of 24 Kale-Apple Smoothie Grant Cornett Even if you’re not a fan of kale, this smoothie is worth a try: The apple juice and banana mask the vegetable flavors so effectively, you can use a full cup of the vitamin-rich leafy green. Get the recipe. 20 of 24 Pasta With Kale and Walnut Pesto Con Poulos This unusual pesto sauce can be stored in the fridge for five days or the freezer for three months. When you need a quick meal, just toss the sauce with cooked pasta. Get the recipe. 21 of 24 Herb-Crusted Chicken With Kale and Pan-Dripping Croutons Gentl & Hyers Flavorful homemade croutons and roasted lemons add punch to an otherwise ordinary side salad. Get the recipe. 22 of 24 Kale and Manchego Frittata With Roasted Potatoes Christopher Baker Serve this vegetarian egg dish to guests for a quick and easy brunch. Get the recipe . 23 of 24 Sausage, Kale and Sweet Potato Hash Sang An Break the yolk of a sunny-side-up egg to create a rich, luscious sauce for the sweet potato hash. Get the recipe. 24 of 24 Sausage, Cauliflower, and Kale Potpie Jonny Valiant Use puff pastry to form a tender, flaky crust for your potpie. Get the recipe. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit