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

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

Chock-full of nutrient-rich vegetables, dark leafy greens, farro, and white beans, this healthy soup will soothe your body and soul—and it also happens to be vegan.

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

Kale salads have been popular for years, but we're always looking for ways to upgrade them. Adding roasted potatoes to hearty green leaves creates an instant, satisfying side dish.

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

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, and salt and pepper.

Buttery, flaky sea bass is paired with kale and white beans in this impressive 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 ingredient.

Upgrade a basic Caesar salad in a spectacular way with wholesome croutons and a rich, tangy, salty, and totally delicious dressing—the end result is everything you've ever wanted a Caesar salad to be.

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 with crusty bread to soak up every last bit.

Basic corn muffins just got so much better—whole corn kernels, diced jalapeños, honey, and kale add texture and flavor to a classic batter. Eat them any time of day—we have a feeling you'll be making these again and again.

Substitute basil for kale, and blanched almonds in place of pine nuts, in this totally unique pesto. From here, the pesto-bilities 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, those 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.

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.

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

In just 10 minutes, you can create a spectacular green salad topped with big shavings of Parmesan cheese and slivers of dates. It looks gorgeous and tastes even better.

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.