But they tend to go bad in the fridge pretty quickly if you buy them fresh.
Plus, kale can be very versatile in everything from sweet smoothies to savory stews.
Since I started buying bags of chopped kale, I always have them in my fridge.
Photo: Greg DuPree
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Really Green Smoothie
The combination of kale and avocado makes this healthy smoothie recipe extra green.
Chia seeds lend a heart-healthy punch of fiber and omega-3 fatty acids.
Greg DuPree
Serve it along with kale (or your favorite greens) for brunch or an easy breakfast-for-dinner.
If desired, add a little shredded Gruyere or Cheddar cheese to the biscuit dough.
Creamy herbed goat cheese completes this healthy salad that’s perfect for lunch or dinner.
Basic Sauteed Kale
Simply sauteed kale seasoned with a blast of sherry vinegar is a deluxe combination.
If you have it, the Parmesan cheese rind adds nuttiness and gives the broth some body.
If you avoid cheese made with rennet, look for vegetarian Parmesan cheese, which is made without it.
Slow-Cooker Vegetable Soup
Make this low-calorie vegetable soup recipe with ease in this load-and-go crock pot recipe.
Casey Barber
Photography / Kelsey Hansen, Styling / Sammy Mila
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