https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 22 May 2026 06:40:02 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-the-heck-do-i-do-with-kale#post-1587685 Wed, 23 Apr 2014 21:56:48 +0000 Andrea 1587685@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We eat a lot of kale. We make chips, salads, throw in smoothies, and saute. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-the-heck-do-i-do-with-kale#post-1587669 Wed, 23 Apr 2014 21:37:04 +0000 lady grey 1587669@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My favorite is chicken kale caesar salad. You remove all the ribs from the kale, chop or rip it into bite sized pieces, drizzle with caesar dressing and *massage*! Massage it is key to make it more tender and easier to chew. Top with grilled chicken, cherry tomatoes, croutons and shaved parmesan! yum. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-the-heck-do-i-do-with-kale#post-1587633 Wed, 23 Apr 2014 21:11:29 +0000 blackbird 1587633@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Feed it to the rabbits. </p> <p>I want to like it&gt; I don't. I've tried </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-the-heck-do-i-do-with-kale#post-1587533 Wed, 23 Apr 2014 20:19:26 +0000 Meridian 1587533@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Kale just looks so healthy - and therefore not tasty - to me, haha! I keep hearing about kale chips but it doesn't make sense to me... How does it get crispy? Why wouldn't it just get wilty? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-the-heck-do-i-do-with-kale#post-1587440 Wed, 23 Apr 2014 19:43:21 +0000 pinkcupcake 1587440@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Kale chips! I sprinkle on a little garlic powder and it makes it soooo good :)</p> <p>Quick and easy pasta: I cook up some turkey bacon, cut it into little pieces, and then sauté kale, onions, and garlic in turkey bacon drippings + Olive oil. Then add in the cooked bacon and some cooked pasta. Sprinkle on a little Parmesan - yum!</p> <p>This soup - I made mine with turkey Italian sausage to make it healthier. So good and easy! <a href="http://www.rachaelrayshow.com/recipe/14726_Lentil_Soup_with_Sausage_and_Kale/index.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.rachaelrayshow.com/recipe/14726_Lentil_Soup_with_Sausage_and_Kale/index.html</a></p> <p>And I throw kale into smoothies. </p> <p>Love kale! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-the-heck-do-i-do-with-kale#post-1587369 Wed, 23 Apr 2014 19:21:38 +0000 mrbee 1587369@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm drinking a green smoothie with kale right now! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-the-heck-do-i-do-with-kale#post-1587346 Wed, 23 Apr 2014 19:15:17 +0000 matador84 1587346@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Smoothies and Panfried kale! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-the-heck-do-i-do-with-kale#post-1587342 Wed, 23 Apr 2014 19:14:02 +0000 delight 1587342@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mmmmmm kale chips! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-the-heck-do-i-do-with-kale#post-1587336 Wed, 23 Apr 2014 19:12:43 +0000 Mrs. Bee 1587336@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>green smoothies but i want to try making kale chips! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-the-heck-do-i-do-with-kale#post-1587297 Wed, 23 Apr 2014 19:01:56 +0000 HLK208 1587297@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I sauté it with evoo, garlic, salt and pepper then I mix it in with brown rice or quinoa. I don't like eating it as a plain side. Or I put it in a smoothie with blueberries, banana, yogurt, ice, and water. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-the-heck-do-i-do-with-kale#post-1587200 Wed, 23 Apr 2014 18:28:20 +0000 catlady 1587200@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I put it in green smoothies. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-the-heck-do-i-do-with-kale#post-1587195 Wed, 23 Apr 2014 18:26:43 +0000 Modern Daisy 1587195@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yup, olive oil salt and pepper in a sautee pan. It's really good! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-the-heck-do-i-do-with-kale#post-1587190 Wed, 23 Apr 2014 18:22:57 +0000 missybear 1587190@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love it pan-roasted! I rip up the outer leaves off the stems while I let some coconut oil melt in a pan over med-high heat. Then I add the kale. After it wilts down, I add some minced garlic. Then I let the kale and garlic cook until the garlic is gold and the kale is beginning to brown. Take it off heat, squeeze on some fresh lemon juice, and have at it! So delish :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-the-heck-do-i-do-with-kale#post-1587178 Wed, 23 Apr 2014 18:18:16 +0000 hotchildinthecity 1587178@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I saute or roast it with bacon or eat it raw in salads! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-the-heck-do-i-do-with-kale#post-1587155 Wed, 23 Apr 2014 17:59:17 +0000 MrsKRB 1587155@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Kale chips yummmmm :) I put garlic salt on mine </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-the-heck-do-i-do-with-kale#post-1587152 Wed, 23 Apr 2014 17:58:22 +0000 Lindsay05 1587152@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I chop it up and put it on homemade pizza! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-the-heck-do-i-do-with-kale#post-1587147 Wed, 23 Apr 2014 17:56:37 +0000 snowjewelz 1587147@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We use it to juice and make kale chips! Just make sure they are totally dry or they won't get crispy! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-the-heck-do-i-do-with-kale#post-1587127 Wed, 23 Apr 2014 17:49:53 +0000 chopsuey 1587127@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>hahah :D<br /> we throw them in smoothies, make chips, throw in soup! sometimes I just sautee and eat. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-the-heck-do-i-do-with-kale#post-1587126 Wed, 23 Apr 2014 17:49:47 +0000 gingerbebe 1587126@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you're just starting out on kale, I would rip the leaves from the center stem. Some people don't mind it, but it is a little woodier than the leaves. I'd cook it in olive oil, garlic, and chili flakes with a little salt and serve it as a vegetable side as an easy starter recipe.</p> <p>I really like shredded kale in soup - it wilts up nice and gives the soup a nice savory flavor.</p> <p>I also like it in marinara sauce - its especially good with whole wheat pasta.</p> <p>If you go the raw kale salad route, I would suggest again taking out the center stem and massaging the kale with an oil based dressing (it helps to wilt down the leaves a bit), or avocado. My favorite kale salad is shredded kale massaged with avocado, lemon, salt, pepper, and a little bit of olive oil and hot sauce. Then you can add whatever add-ins you like, such as tomato or cucumber, etc. If you go heavy on the avocado (think kale guacamole) its good on sandwiches or as a dip. The nice thing with kale salads is they don't go soggy, so you can even make the salads in advance.</p> <p>You can also throw kale into smoothies to get some extra veggies in. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-the-heck-do-i-do-with-kale#post-1587120 Wed, 23 Apr 2014 17:47:06 +0000 Rubies 1587120@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I do it two ways:<br /> 1) olive oil, salt and pepper and in the oven to make chips! Yummy!<br /> 2) sautee. Wilt it down with olive oil, garlic, s&amp;p and it's all good! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-the-heck-do-i-do-with-kale#post-1587115 Wed, 23 Apr 2014 17:45:25 +0000 Katrocap 1587115@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Everyone seems to be talking about kale these days and what a superfood it is. I bought some the other day but am kind of intimidated by it. How do you cook kale?</p> <p>ETA: I just realized that @chopsuey posted a similar question 2 months ago, but maybe some people have new/different ideas. </p>