Food & Cooking Recipes Ingredients Vegetables 23 Kale Recipes That Will Make You Fall in Love with This Leafy Green By Victoria Spencer Victoria Spencer Victoria Spencer is an experienced food editor, writer, and recipe developer. She manages the Martha Stewart recipe archive and is always curious about new ingredients and the best techniques. She has been working in food media for over 20 years. Editorial Guidelines Updated on February 23, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos From vegan soups to comforting baked pasta dishes, we have a wide selection of kale recipes that showcase the versatility of this favorite leafy green. 01 of 24 Anna Williams Looking for new ways to incorporate kale into your everyday meals? We have a variety of inspired and delicious recipes that make use of the dark, leafy green. Kale is loaded with nutrients, and these recipes give you plenty of ways to incorporate it into breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Whether you're adding kale to a salad or turning it into a fabulous sheet pan dinner, such as our Roasted Chicken with Kale and Tomato Panzanella, these recipes offer something for everyone and every occasion. Kale becomes sweeter when grown in cold weather, so it's best to purchase between mid-fall and early spring. When shopping for kale, look for firm, deep-green leaves, and avoid any that are wilted or have yellow spots. To store your kale, keep it in the coldest part of your refrigerator, loosely wrapped in beeswax paper (plastic-free!). Though it seems like a sturdy vegetable, kale will quickly wilt and turn bitter, so use it quickly. Kale is spectacular in so many recipes beyond just a sautéed vegetable side dish or as the base for a crunchy salad (though we certainly love it there, too). Take Sausage-and-Kale Stuffed Shells, for example—who knew that kale was what we were missing in a hearty baked pasta dish? It's the ultimate comfort food that we'll have on repeat all winter long. Another great way to use kale is in soup. Its study leaves hold up well to the broth and hearty ingredients. Kale, White Bean, and Farro Soup is a delicious vegan recipe to enjoy when the weather gets cooler and our Stracciatella Soup with Kale and Lemon updates the classic egg-based Italian soup by adding in leafy kale (plus, it comes together in just 35 minutes!). Grab a bundle, strip the leaves, and get to work. Our delicious kale recipes are just around the corner. 02 of 24 Whole-Wheat Tagliatelle with Creamy White-Bean and Kale Sauce Ryan Liebe 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. View Recipe 03 of 24 Kale Salad with Fried Capers and Golden Raisins Johnny Miller There are so many delicious ways to make a kale salad but this sweet and salty version is our all-time favorite. View Recipe 04 of 24 Kale, White Bean, and Farro Soup Kate Mathis 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. View Recipe 05 of 24 Spaghetti with Shrimp, Kale, and Burst Tomatoes Chris Simpson 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. View Recipe 06 of 24 Kale and Roasted-Potato Salad Yunhee Kim Roasted potatoes and hearty kale come together to form a satisfying side dish that you can enjoy with just about any main. View Recipe 07 of 24 Lentil Soup with Crispy Kale Armando Rafael 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. View Recipe 08 of 24 Julienned-Carrot and Kale Salad Mikkel Vang 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. View Recipe 09 of 24 Roasted Chicken with Kale and Tomato Panzanella Justin Walker 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. View Recipe 10 of 24 Kale Caesar Salad with Rye Croutons Lennart Weibull 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. View Recipe 11 of 24 Stracciatella Soup with Kale and Lemon Lennart Weibull 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. View Recipe 12 of 24 Sea Bass with Kale and Cannellini Beans Armando Rafael 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. View Recipe 13 of 24 Kale, Corn, and Jalapeño Muffins Lennart Weibull Basic corn muffins just got so much better—whole corn kernels, diced jalapeños, honey, and kale add texture and flavor to a classic batter. View Recipe 14 of 24 Sausage-and-Kale Stuffed Shells Justin Walker Kale isn't just for salads and smoothies. Here, our favorite dark, leafy green stars in this comforting and hearty baked pasta dish. View Recipe 15 of 24 Kale Pesto Aaron Dyer 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. View Recipe 16 of 24 Kale and Farro Salad with Feta Ryan Liebe 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. View Recipe 17 of 24 Kale and Lentil Bowl with Avocado Dressing Bryan Gardner 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. View Recipe 18 of 24 Roasted Portobellos with Kale Portobello mushrooms and kale are an inspired pairing and make a fast and satisfying meatless main. View Recipe 19 of 24 Squash Hash with Kale and Baked Eggs David Prince 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. View Recipe 20 of 24 Cheese-and-Kale Soufflé John Kernick 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. View Recipe 21 of 24 Kale-and-Avocado Salad with Dates Marcus Nilsson 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. View Recipe 22 of 24 Sesame-Kale Crisps 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!). View Recipe 23 of 24 Kale Lemonade Gentl and Hyers 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. View Recipe 24 of 24 Freekeh with Roasted Butternut Squash, Seared Kale, and Caramelized Onion Jam Con Poulos This dish is so versatile—serve it as a hearty lunch or an all-in-one side dish (vegetables and grains together!). View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit