Even the best kale salads aren't for everyone. These kale-centric soup, stew, sandwich, and pasta recipes will put a smile on even the most skeptical face.
Kale caesar salad in a speckled ceramic bowl. On the right periphery are a pair of wooden serving spoons, and on the left periphery is a small bowl holding croutons.
Kale Caesar Salad
Overhead view of two bowls filled with ribollita soup.
Ribollita (Hearty Tuscan Bean, Bread, and Vegetable Stew) Recipe
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Thanksgiving Stuffed Roast Pumpkins
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Vegan Peanut, Sweet Potato, and Kale Soup With Coconut Recipe
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Charred Kale Pizza With Garlic Recipe
Warm kale and caramelized mushroom salad in a white ceramic bowl on a green surface. There are a pair of wooden spoons at the bottom right corner, a glass of golden liquid in the top left corner, a stack of plates covered with a napkin in the bottom left corner, and another plate of salad in the top right corner.
Warm Kale and Caramelized Mushroom Salad Recipe
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Hearty One-Pot Black-Eyed Pea Stew With Kale and Andouille Recipe
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Roasted-Chickpea and Kale Salad With Sun-Dried Tomato Vinaigrette Recipe
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Cold Soba Noodles With Kale, Avocado, and Miso-Sesame Dressing Recipe
A bowl of fried rice with bok choy, kale, and crisp fried garlic.
Bok Choy and Kale Fried Rice With Fried Garlic Recipe
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Make-Ahead Roasted Squash and Kale Salad With Spiced Nuts, Cranberries, and Maple
One-Skillet Cod and Kale With Ginger and Garlic Recipe
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Marinated Kale and Chickpea Salad With Sumac Onions Recipe
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Easy Sausage, Kale, and Black-Eyed Pea Soup With Lemon and Rosemary Recipe
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Vegan Curry Butternut Squash Soup With Kale Recipe
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Cheesy Mashed White Beans With Kale, Parmesan, and a Fried Egg Recipe
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Tofu and Kale Salad With Avocado, Grapefruit, and Miso-Tahini Dressing
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Short Rib and Barley Stew Recipe
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Crispy kale, brussels sprouts, and potato hash
Crispy Kale, Brussels Sprouts, and Potato Hash Recipe
A bowl of stir-fried farro with garlicky kale and a poached egg, served with a ramekin of sambal oelek and a pinch bowl of salt.
搅拌-Fried Farro With Garlicky Kale and Poached Egg Recipe
A serving platter of roasted delicata squash and kale salad
Roasted Delicata Squash and Kale Salad With Hazelnut-Parmesan Crumble
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Shredded Kale Salad With Pine Nuts, Currants, and Parmesan Recipe
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Skillet Barley With Kale and Eggs Recipe
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Kale, Apple, and Pancetta Salad Recipe
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Vegan Braised Kale and Chickpea Sandwich With Sumac Onions Recipe
搅拌-fried beef with kale and frisée in black bean sauce, served on a square platter.
搅拌-Fried Beef With Kale and Frisée in Black Bean Sauce Recipe
Kale, Parmesan, and Fried Egg Tartine
Kale, Parmesan, and Fried Egg Tartine Recipe
Kale salad with oven-dried grapes, toasted walnuts, and blue cheese served in a wooden salad bowl.
Kale Salad With Oven-Dried Grapes, Toasted Walnuts, and Blue Cheese Recipe
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3 Kale Juice Cocktails to Make at Home
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Hearty Vegan Polenta and Kale Soup With Miso and Toasted Sesame Oil
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Hearty Winter Vegetable Soup
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Chicken in Tomato Sauce With Chickpeas and Kale Recipe
Kale Greens in Coconut Milk from 'The Adobo Road Cookbook'
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Kale and Onion Pie Recipe
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Bitter Greens Salad With Sesame Dressing Recipe
Orecchiette with Caramelized Turnips, Tuscan Kale, and Cracked Pepper
Orecchiette with Caramelized Turnips, Tuscan Kale, and Cracked Pepper from 'The Vermont Farm Table Cookbook'
Kale Chips with Lemon and Ginger from 'Salty Snacks'
Roasted Butternut Squash, Kale, and Lemon Soup
Roasted Butternut Squash, Kale, and Lemon Soup Recipe
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Bitter Greens Salad With Sesame Dressing
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Lacinato Kale Gratin From 'A Boat, a Whale & a Walrus'
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Cheesy Baked Eggs, Meet Creamed Spinach (and Kale, and Swiss Chard)
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Make-Ahead Marinated Mushrooms with Kale, Shaved Carrots and Parmesan Recipe
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Kale Pineapple Basil Smash Recipe
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Kale Collins Recipe
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Spicy-Tart Kale Limeade Recipe
Spaghetti alla Carbonara with Kale
One-Pot Wonders: Spaghetti alla Carbonara with Kale
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One-Pot Wonders: Lemon Chicken and Rice With Kale
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One-Pot Wonders: Barley With Kale and Eggs
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One-Pot Wonders: Warm Winter Vegetable Salad With Ricotta and Herbs
Smoky Charred Cauliflower and Potato Soup with Kale
Vegan: Smoky Charred Cauliflower and Potato Soup with Kale
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The Kale Mary Recipe
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22 Fresh, Seasonal Kale Recipes
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Chinese Greens 101: Stir-Fried Beef With Kale and Frisée in Black Bean Sauce
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Root for Mint Recipe
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Harbinger of Spring: Roasted Potato and Kale Salad With Marinated Mushrooms
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Get a Jump-Start on Holiday Prep With This Make-Ahead Roasted Squash and Kale Salad
Braised Kale and Chickpea Sandwich with Sumac Onions
Vegan: 2 Ways To Eat Kale, Chickpeas, and Sumac-Marinated Onions