Vegetarian Kale Recipes

Pasta with Lentils and Kale - view at Epicurious
image: Romulo Yanes

Growing up in Australia, I didn't come across much kale. Okay, I came across no kale and hadn't even heard of it! I've only recently started eating it here in London and like many people I know who eat kale, I'm addicted to it. You can taste the vitamins and goodness in it. It's one of those health foods that are a pleasure to eat. If you're stuck for recipe ideas though, hopefully this round-up will help.

You can eat kale as they do in Kenya with Whole Foods' recipe (try eating the sukuma wiki with flatbread). If you want some grains with your kale, try the Millet Garden Medley or Quinoa with autumnal vegetables - just remember to omit the Parmesan in the recipe! If you're like me and Italian is more your thing, then the Pasta with Lentils should delight! Epicurious also have a Kale and Bean Bruschetta recipe but it is topped with parmesan. I think it would be tasty without it though, if you want to try it out.

Kenyan-Style Kale and Tomatoes - view at Whole Foods Market

Millet Garden Medley - view at Whole Foods Market

Quinoa with Mushrooms, Kale and Sweet Potatoes
- view at Real Simple (omit Parmesan if vegetarian)
recipe by Kate Merker, image Christopher Baker