Three Healthy and Delicious Meals with Kale

Kale has long been one of the most talked-about superfoods. It’s been included on the list of the world’s healthiest veggies, it’s been included on every health-friendly diet, in every smoothie recipe and diet plan. With properties such as lowering cholesterol, lowering risk on different types of cancer (bladder, breast, colon among others),  or good for detoxification, kale also has more than 45 flavonoids which combine both antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.  Kale has been recommended by many specialist as the go-to cruciferous veggie to include in your weekly meal plan,  as much as three times a week. But fact of the matter is that this veggie isn’t all that appetizing on its own. Many can’t even stand the idea of eating it. However, these three meals with kale will might change your mind about the wonder veggie.
Delicious Meals with Kale

#. Kale Pasta

Who doesn’t love pasta? But we all know it’s not really healthy, with all the sauce and cheese and white wheat flour. This recipe is a great, healthy alternative for pasta lovers. All you need are these ingredients: whole grain pasta, kale, garlic, olive oil and tomatoes. Boil pasta according to the instructions, steam kale in a steamer. In a pan, pour some olive oil, add the garlic and tomatoes and let them cook for a few minutes. Then simply mix the ingredients and enjoy healthy pasta with kale.

#2. Kale Salad with Roasted Peppers and Olives

This unconventional salad will most likely change the way you see kale. What you need: kale, olives, peppers, garlic, olive oil and seasoning.  Drizzle some olive oil in a pan and add the garlic. When it browns, add the kale, peppers and olives. Add some water and cook for another 8 minutes. Then scoop the ingredients onto a plate and enjoy!

#3. Kale Frittata

A kale-spin on the traditional Spanish frittata, this meal is a delicious way to start your day. You will need eggs, salt, kale, cherry tomatoes, parmesan or Gruyere cheese.  Whisk the eggs, pour them onto a skillet then add the tomatoes and the kale. Preheat your oven in the meantime. Add the rest of your ingredients to the frittata and transfer to the oven for another 20 minutes.

Please take into account that these recipes can be used for as many servings as you need, that’s why we didn’t specify the quantity of ingredients. Simply adjust to your needs! Do you eat kale on a regular basis? What’s your favorite recipe?

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