What can I do with kale?

hey mommy · 04-20-2012, 03:35 PM

I am determined to buy some, and I got some for $1 a bunch at the Farmer's Market.

Now, please tell me what do with it.

Really, help. I'm trying to change. I'm trying to do better. I just don't know how.

racheepoo · 04-20-2012, 03:37 PM

OMW, everything!

Sauteed with a little olive oil and garlic, salt and pepper
In soup with italian sausage and thinly sliced potatoes
Wilted kale and spinach salad with garlic and bacon
As the wrapper of a veggie wrap with hummus, cucumber, sprouts, and red peppers (with some mayo or cream cheese)

Mother of Sons · 04-20-2012, 03:39 PM

We cut the stems out, toss with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and then bake. Times vary. Google kale chips.

I also take the stems out and toss the leaves with other lettuces for salad.

And we sautéed it quickly with onions which is pretty tasty.

HomeWithMyBabies · 04-20-2012, 03:41 PM

Kale chips are my favorite use for kale. They are good in fruit smoothies too.

FaithnPraise · 04-20-2012, 03:42 PM

Yup, everything! My mother in law buys them and makes it just like collard or turnip greens - soooooo good! I didn't even know it was kale!

hey mommy · 04-20-2012, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FaithnPraise

Yup, everything! My mother in law buys them and makes it just like collard or turnip greens - soooooo good! I didn't even know it was kale!

I've never had collard or turnip greens.

Cheyenne · 04-20-2012, 03:50 PM

I am with you Janice. I am trying to eat better too. I just recently bought a mixed bag of collard, turnip, mustard and swiss chard from Trader Joe's. I didn't even know they were supposed to be cooked when I bought it.

I watched many youtube videos to figure out what to do with it. Having never eaten it before I am not sure if I did it right, but it tasted pretty good.

I have a bag of kale in my fridge now. I have used it in green smoothies in the past, but nothing else. I plan to cook it this time.

racheepoo · 04-20-2012, 03:51 PM

I am *not* a healthy eater and I LOVE kale

kiloyd · 04-20-2012, 03:52 PM

YUM! Boil a pot of them with some salt and a spoonful or so of chicken stock. Or just the salt.

hey mommy · 04-20-2012, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kiloyd

YUM! Boil a pot of them with some salt and a spoonful or so of chicken stock. Or just the salt.

Does it come out soggy? I'm not sure I could eat it soggy. Is it similar to cooked spinach? Because soggy, cooked spinach is

I can handle it sauteed.

FaithnPraise · 04-20-2012, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hey mommy

I've never had collard or turnip greens.

It's okay

Quote:

Originally Posted by kiloyd

YUM! Boil a pot of them with some salt and a spoonful or so of chicken stock. Or just the salt.

Yup, this

Quote:

Originally Posted by hey mommy

Does it come out soggy? I'm not sure I could eat it soggy. Is it similar to cooked spinach? Because soggy, cooked spinach is

I can handle it sauteed.

No, not soggy...they are firm unless you cook them wrong. If cooked greens aren't your thing (it's kinda southern, regional) you can eat it raw like salad or juice them. They are very versatile, no need to put kale in a box!

musicmama · 04-20-2012, 04:04 PM

Kale chips! Kale chips! Kale chips!!

Punkie · 04-20-2012, 04:14 PM

We use kale in our green smoothies. I usually add a handful or two of kale, a banana, and whatever frozen fruit sounds good (usually mixed berries and maybe some pineapple) and then I add enough water so it'll blend.

JJsMom · 04-20-2012, 04:46 PM

My kids love juicing. We just bought 25 lbs of carrots and almost that many apples and kale. My ds made a bunch by himself tonight. Just put more apples in than carrots and start with just a bit of kale. I can't believe how much my kids will drink. And I think the helping/doing it themselves part is key. If you don't have a juicer, you can get them cheap at rummage sales.

hey mommy · 04-20-2012, 04:47 PM

We have a juicer, I just need to pull it out and use it.. If it still works.

04-20-2012, 03:35 PM	#1
hey mommy Rose Garden I am so hopelessly in love.. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Crunchy Town, CA Posts: 25,022	What can I do with kale? I am determined to buy some, and I got some for $1 a bunch at the Farmer's Market. Now, please tell me what do with it. Really, help. I'm trying to change. I'm trying to do better. I just don't know how. __________________ Janice (ISFP), single-mommy to Cias(10) Samuel( 3) and 2 babies in heaven Scully: You know, there is life on this planet. Mulder: I've seen the life on this planet, Scully, that's why I'm looking elsewhere. I'm blogging! And check out my NEW facebook page.

04-20-2012, 03:37 PM	#2
racheepoo Rose Garden We're so concerned with the form love takes that we miss the constant opportunities that come our way. Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 16,299	Re: What can I do with kale? OMW, everything! Sauteed with a little olive oil and garlic, salt and pepper In soup with italian sausage and thinly sliced potatoes Wilted kale and spinach salad with garlic and bacon As the wrapper of a veggie wrap with hummus, cucumber, sprouts, and red peppers (with some mayo or cream cheese) __________________ Rachel, enfp T1 Enneagram 7 Wing 8 Raising the pill, leading with the J, T1 ~ ~ ~ We always say "be realistic" as if that means slamming the door on our dreams. But it's also realistic to be happy, and to see your dreams fulfilled, and enjoy your life. Happiness and reality can co-exist. Dreams and reality can co-exist.

04-20-2012, 03:39 PM	#3
Mother of Sons Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 20,242	Re: What can I do with kale? We cut the stems out, toss with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and then bake. Times vary. Google kale chips. I also take the stems out and toss the leaves with other lettuces for salad. And we sautéed it quickly with onions which is pretty tasty. __________________ “Let the wife make her husband glad to come home and let him make her sorry to see him leave.” - Martin Luther

04-20-2012, 03:41 PM	#4
HomeWithMyBabies Moderator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: If you see garbage cans decorated with sidewalk chalk, I might live there Posts: 18,666	Re: What can I do with kale? Kale chips are my favorite use for kale. They are good in fruit smoothies too. __________________ Amy & Dh married December 2000 GAPS-Inator Blessed with three boys: Big Guy -- 9 years old Peanut -- 7 years old! Dimples -- 22 months old!

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FaithnPraise Rose Trellis Mama's babies! Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Magic City by way of the Motor... Posts: 2,059	Re: What can I do with kale? Yup, everything! My mother in law buys them and makes it just like collard or turnip greens - soooooo good! I didn't even know it was kale! __________________ LJ - INTJ, DYT 1/4/2, Cyster Wife to Mac 6/03 ~ Mama to Faith 4/09 & Praise 7/11 Team Pee-Free Paws Assume positive intent - I'm INTJ Cheeky - yes! Snarky - no!

04-20-2012, 03:50 PM	#7
Cheyenne Rose Garden Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 4,808	Re: What can I do with kale? I am with you Janice. I am trying to eat better too. I just recently bought a mixed bag of collard, turnip, mustard and swiss chard from Trader Joe's. I didn't even know they were supposed to be cooked when I bought it. I watched many youtube videos to figure out what to do with it. Having never eaten it before I am not sure if I did it right, but it tasted pretty good. I have a bag of kale in my fridge now. I have used it in green smoothies in the past, but nothing else. I plan to cook it this time. __________________ Julie Wife to Ray anniversary 08/24/1996 & 08/06/2010 Learning how to eat Paleo. And mom to Joshua 14 yr old ds (SID, borderline anxiety disorder, High Functioning on the Autistic spectrum) Kaitlyn 12 yr old dd Emily 9 yrs old dd (SID) Bethany 7 yrs old dd Homeschooling mom to Joshua. Girls go to an awesome charter school!! PTL! My little angel 09/06/10

04-20-2012, 03:51 PM	#8
racheepoo Rose Garden We're so concerned with the form love takes that we miss the constant opportunities that come our way. Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 16,299	Re: What can I do with kale? I am not a healthy eater and I LOVE kale __________________ Rachel, enfp T1 Enneagram 7 Wing 8 Raising the pill, leading with the J, T1 ~ ~ ~ We always say "be realistic" as if that means slamming the door on our dreams. But it's also realistic to be happy, and to see your dreams fulfilled, and enjoy your life. Happiness and reality can co-exist. Dreams and reality can co-exist.

04-20-2012, 03:52 PM	#9
kiloyd Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 11,413	Re: What can I do with kale? YUM! Boil a pot of them with some salt and a spoonful or so of chicken stock. Or just the salt. __________________ k-i-loyd, not kill loyd ISFJ/P Katherine, married 8-9-97 Michael 11 3/4 Kara 8 1/2 Amanda 5 3/4 Jason 1-12-13

04-20-2012, 04:04 PM	#12
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04-20-2012, 04:14 PM	#13
Punkie Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 19,933	Re: What can I do with kale? We use kale in our green smoothies. I usually add a handful or two of kale, a banana, and whatever frozen fruit sounds good (usually mixed berries and maybe some pineapple) and then I add enough water so it'll blend. __________________ GCM Admin and Moderator in Questions About the Message Board, Drawing Closer, Let's Talk, Weight Management, In the News, and Electronics. Homeschooling mom to 1 son (11) and 3 daughters (9, 5 and 3), student midwife, herbalist, and overly ambitious crafter

04-20-2012, 04:46 PM	#14
JJsMom Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 6,786	Re: What can I do with kale? My kids love juicing. We just bought 25 lbs of carrots and almost that many apples and kale. My ds made a bunch by himself tonight. Just put more apples in than carrots and start with just a bit of kale. I can't believe how much my kids will drink. And I think the helping/doing it themselves part is key. If you don't have a juicer, you can get them cheap at rummage sales. __________________ Krissy Married to my loving husband for 13 years I have 4 kids. Gave birth to my J-bird 9 yrs ago (ds) Homebirthed my LuLu 6 yrs ago (dd) Homebirthed my Punkin' seed (and Great Grandma's namesake) 3 years ago. (dd) And had our newest arrival, JellyBean 1 year ago. (dd) I still miss my Great Grandma every single day. I'm not ready to take her picture out of my avi. She feels closer this way.

04-20-2012, 04:47 PM	#15
hey mommy Rose Garden I am so hopelessly in love.. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Crunchy Town, CA Posts: 25,022	Re: What can I do with kale? We have a juicer, I just need to pull it out and use it.. If it still works. __________________ Janice (ISFP), single-mommy to Cias(10) Samuel( 3) and 2 babies in heaven Scully: You know, there is life on this planet. Mulder: I've seen the life on this planet, Scully, that's why I'm looking elsewhere. I'm blogging! And check out my NEW facebook page.

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