Kale is no doubt a nutritional powerhouse. One cup of kale can meet this much of your reccomended daily intake of:
15% Calcium
15% B6
40% Magnesium
180% Vitamin A
200% Vitamin C
1,020% Vitamin K
(source)
It's a low maintenance garden plant and will grow heartily throughout the winter (that big kale plant in the 25 great ways graphic? That is one of my kale plants in the middle of february) - providing your family with lots of great nutrition even when other fresh produce is scarce. So what's holding you back? Not sure what to do with those funny looking green leaves? I've got 25 great recipes to help you think beyond the kale chip.
Green Lemonade from Creative Green Living
Kale Margarita from Running with Tweezers
Green Smoothie from Sweet Remedy
Kale Smoothie with Strawberries from Built Lean
Kale & Broccoli Quinoa from Carla's Confections
Kale, Spinach & Artichoke Dip with Greek Yogurt from So Let's Hang Out
Kale & Mushroom Garlic Saute from Glow Kitchen
Kale Guacamole from Katie Did
Crostini with Kale and Parmesan from Martha Stewart
Roasted Tomato & Rosemary Soup with Kale & Potatoes from Food 52
White Bean & Kale Soup from The Vintage Mom
Kale Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms from Oh My Veggies
Cheesy Baked Eggs with Kale from Eco-Babyz
Simple Spaghetti with Kale, Lemon and Garlic from Hogwash
Portabello Mushroom with Kale Pesto Guacamole from Bev Cooks
Grilled Halibut with Kale Pistachio Pesto from Pineapple and Coconut
Kale Quesadillas from Fit Pregnancy
Chicken & Kale Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms from Creative Green Living
Crispy Kale with Black Truffle Garlic Aioli Dip from Tartine and Apron Strings
Simple Kale Chips from Brittleby's Corner
Seedy Kale Crackers from Sketch Free Eating
Crunchy Kale Salad from Use Real Butter
Kale, Grapefruit and Fennel Salad from Bliss
Kale and Chard Green Power Salad with Maple Vinaigrette from Aggie's Kitchen
Kale Slaw with Peanut Dressing from Martha Stewart
Kale, Avocado and Grapefruit Salad from Pickles & Honey
Now, go forth and eat kale!
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