Crunchy kale: Recipes you'll love
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Kale is a powerhouse of nutrition and a versatile ingredient in the kitchen. The crunchy texture of this leafy green makes it an exciting addition to a variety of dishes. Be it salads or snacks, kale can make a delicious ingredient if you want to add a twist to your food. Here are crunchy kale recipes that can add excitement to any meal, giving you taste and health without much fuss.
Crispy snack
Kale chips with sea salt
Kale chips are the easiest yet most fulfilling snack option. Just wash and dry kale leaves, tear them into bite-sized pieces, toss the pieces in olive oil, and sprinkle sea salt over them. Bake in an oven preheated to 350 degrees Fahrenheit until they are crispy (usually takes about 10 minutes). These chips offer a healthy alternative to traditional snacks without losing their crunchiness.
Fresh salad
Kale salad with lemon dressing
A fresh kale salad can be both refreshing and nutritious. Massage chopped kale leaves with lemon juice to soften their texture a little. Toss in sliced almonds, dried cranberries, and grated parmesan cheese for extra flavor and crunch. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon dressing before serving this vibrant salad as a side dish or light meal.
Quick stir-fry
Stir-fried kale with garlic
Stir-frying kale is an easy way to sneak in greens into your meal, quickly. Heat some olive oil in a pan on medium flame; add minced garlic till fragrant but not browned - about a minute should do - then throw in chopped kale leaves with soy sauce for seasoning purposes only, if desired! Cook everything together till wilted yet still crisp-tender - about five minutes total cooking time required here too.
Flavorful pasta
Kale pesto pasta
Kale pesto pasta is another delicious way to enjoy the unique taste of kale. Blend kale with pine nuts or walnuts in a food processor. Cook pasta as per instructions. Prepare the pesto sauce with fresh basil leaves, and mix it with the cooked pasta. This ensures even distribution of flavors, making the dish ready to serve immediately.