TrayS Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 So, until this week I've never really eaten much kale. Yes, I know it's one of the best vegetables out there, packed with nutrients, but to this point I had sort of been avoiding it. Now I know what I've been missing. You see, I enjoy vegetables quite a lot. Spinach, brussel sprouts, peppers, artichokes, eggplant, asparagus.... the list goes on. But several years ago I discovered that when I eat broccoli I get horrible nausea and cramping stomach pains that last for several hours, which is very sad because I had always liked broccoli. So I guess I've stayed away from kale in part because it is green and I had no experience with it, and perhaps subconsciously I've been afriad it would tear up my stomach like broccoli does. Also, the pizza shop I worked at back in high school used kale as a decoration for the salad bar (not actually served as part of the salad bar) so I'd always associated it with the non-food part of the salad. But now that I'm eating Whole30 I've been expanding my comfort zone to try more things. The other day my husband asked me to get some kale, then didn't use it and went away for the weekend. I thought about it sitting in the fridge - nice big green organic kale leaves - and decided I was going to do something with it. So I took a big piece off and made kale chips. Omg, yum! This morning I cooked some with olive oil, garlic powder, salt and pepper and ate it next to my eggs. Delicious!!! So basically I've come online to share how much I now love kale! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alana in Canada Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 I haven't tried it yet except in soup. I think I'll get some today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpinSpin Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 Kale IS yummy! I can sometimes find baby kale in bags like baby spinach and I use it in my salads--so good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Tom Denham Posted December 4, 2012 Moderators Share Posted December 4, 2012 Kale can be strong, especially leaves harvested from an older plant. You would not notice that with kale chips, but you might with kale wilted with olive oil. A friend told me to splash a little vinegar on kale (and chard) to help and it really does. I've used apple cider vinegar a lot, but also like balsamic vinegar. When kale is in season, I sometimes eat it three times per day. Typically I saute some chopped onion in a wok with olive oil, add bite-size pieces of kale, season with salt, garlic powder, nutmeg, and cayenne pepper, a splash of vinegar, and then add meat or chicken. Sometimes I add dried cranberries and macadamia nuts. On special occasions, chopped Granny Smith apples taste good with kale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlaccini Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 Always my number one favourite vegetable hands down - even when I was a kid. I grew up with it cooked togther and mashed with potatoes. Potatoes first, kale on top, smoked sausage on top of the kale. boiled until potatoes are cooked. Sausage removed and served seperately. Kale and potatoes mashed together and then served up so I could drown them in gravy..... I keep on meaning to try this with a cauliflower or celery root, but haven't yet. But I love kale as chips, or sauted as well. Soooooo good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xandra Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 I boil it for 3 minutes in saltwater. Then eat it straight or chop or puree into other things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delaine Ross Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 My favorite is kale salad: raw kale with a dressing made of (and I dont measure...) olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cocnut aminoes, and tahini. SO amazing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrayS Posted December 4, 2012 Author Share Posted December 4, 2012 Yumm!!! Thanks everyone for the great ideas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyS Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 Yum. I have kale in my crisper. Gonna cook tonight, and maybe make that dressing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan W Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 My favotite is to slice it up stems and all and then braise it with garlic, mushrooms and chili flakes in whatever bone broth I have on hand and full fat coconut milk. At the end, I splash in coconut vinegar. Heaven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breezygoat Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 Lacinato kale is my favorite, hands down. Gentler texture, less bitter texture. It just screams to be eaten with a steak...and I usually listen to its screaming. . I love getting bags of chopped, frozen kale to have on hand to toss in soups. (TJ's has them for about $1.50 if I remember correctly.). I use leftover its of meat (you know, when it's not enough for a whole meal, but you SO don't want it to go to waste.), homemade bone broth, whatever leftover veg I have, a can of fire-roasted diced tomatoes and a boatload of frozen kale. 15 minutes and some adventurous seasoning later you have what my 4 year old calls "muscle-making" soup! Three cheers for kale! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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