23 Kale Recipes That Will Make You Fall in Love with This Leafy Green

Our favorite new healthy pasta, this weeknight dish pairs kale with creamy white beans for a blended sauce to coat whole wheat noodles. We're betting you'll be adding this recipe to your regular rotation.

There are so many delicious ways to make a kale salad but this sweet and salty version is our all-time favorite.

Packed with nutrient-rich vegetables, dark leafy greens, farro, and white beans, this healthy soup will soothe your body and soul. The fact that it happens to be vegan is an added bonus.

Kale stars with shrimp and cherry tomatoes in this quick and easy weeknight pasta. It's ready in just 35 minutes and is so delicious.

Roasted potatoes and hearty kale come together to form a satisfying side dish that you can enjoy with just about any main.

A lentil soup—made with brown lentils, chili powder, tomato paste, and red-wine vinegar—is hearty and flavorful. Crisp kale is the perfect crunch on top.

Thinly sliced kale and julienned carrots are the colorful, crispy base of this salad. The dressing is a classic vinaigrette—lemon juice, Dijon mustard, olive oil.

Sheet-pan suppers are popular because they're easy to prepare, quick to clean up, and so tasty. Roast chicken thighs and drumsticks with kale, tomatoes, croutons, and garlic for a nourishing meal.

This riff on Caesar salad features kale, which stands up well to the rich, tangy, salty, and totally delicious Caesar dressing. Garlicky rye croutons are a fabulous finishing touch.

We can't get enough of this creamy soup made with just a handful of flavorful ingredients: chicken broth, kale, eggs, Parmigiano-Reggiano, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Serve it with crusty bread to soak up every last bit of broth.

Buttery, flaky sea bass is paired with kale and white beans in this impressive yet easy main course. A bright and tangy vinaigrette made from orange juice, red-wine vinegar, sliced red onions, and Kalamata olives is a burst of flavor that elevates each and every part of the meal.

Basic corn muffins just got so much better—whole corn kernels, diced jalapeños, honey, and kale add texture and flavor to a classic batter. 

Kale isn't just for salads and smoothies. Here, our favorite dark, leafy green stars in this comforting and hearty baked pasta dish.

We substitute basil for kale, and blanched almonds in place of pine nuts for this totally unique pesto. From here, the possibilities are endless: swirl it into pasta, spread it on a turkey sandwich, or smear it on roasted vegetables.

Warm farro tossed with torn kale leaves, diced red onions, mint leaves, and crumbled feta is one of our favorite grain salads. It's the perfect dish to bring to a summertime potluck.

Healthy and hearty are the two words to describe this bowl (oh, and delicious, too!). Whether you have it for lunch or dinner, you're guaranteed to feel good after eating it.

Portobello mushrooms and kale are an inspired pairing and make a fast and satisfying meatless main.

In between a breakfast hash and a shakshuka is this baked egg dish. The recipe calls for butternut or acorn squash, which makes it a fabulous fall recipe.

Forget spinach! Next time you want to make a soufflé you should definitely reach for the kale instead. This beautifully browned cheese-and-kale soufflé was baked with a parchment "collar" wrapped around the dish which encouraged it to rise sky-high.

It takes just ten minutes to create this spectacular green salad topped with big shavings of Parmesan cheese and slivers of dates. It looks gorgeous and tastes even better.

If you're a fan of kale chips, we know that you'll love this recipe. If you haven't gotten on the kale chips trend yet, give them a try—make this recipe and let us know if you're a fan (we are!).

All you need for this nutritious beverage is a juicer plus three ingredients—kale, apples, and lemon. Sip it whenever you want a boost of nutrients or a refreshing beverage.

This dish is so versatile—serve it as a hearty lunch or an all-in-one side dish (vegetables and grains together!).