A drizzle of olive oil to finish pulls together the flavors of this easy vegan crock pot stew.

Bulgur, also called cracked wheat, is a quick-cooking whole grain.

These bowls would be excellent make-ahead lunches.

Massaged Kale Salad with Roasted Sweet Potato & Black Beans

Photo: Jacob Fox

Pack the avocado mixture separately, adding a little water to thin it as needed.

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.

a bowl of Slow-Cooker Vegetable Soup with a spoon

Jacob Fox

Vegetarian Potato-Kale Soup

This healthy soup recipe has a rich, yet light and velvety texture.

Serve with crusty bread and a glass of wine for a cozy meal.

Pack these ahead to keep on hand for easy meal-prep lunches or dinners on busy nights.

Skillet Lemon Chicken & Potatoes with Kale

Serve with wild rice or roasted potatoes.

Plus, it’s an easy way to boost your vegetable servings for the day.

Sweet Italian sausage pairs well with the subtle sweetness of the squash.

Slow Cooker Mediterranean Diet Stew in White Bowl

The broth that coats the thin strands of spaghetti squash is flavorful and light.

To keep the ingredients from getting soggy, dress this salad and top it with peanuts just before serving.

For a delicious vegan option, swap in roasted tofu for the chicken breast (see Associated Recipes).

chicken kale soup

If desired, add a little shredded Gruyere or Cheddar cheese to the biscuit dough.

a recipe photo of the Kale and Chickpea Grain Bowl w Avocado Dressing

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster

really green smoothie

Vegetarian Potato-Kale Soup

Photography / Antonis Achilleos, Styling / Christine Keely, Ali Ramee

overhead shot of vegan grain bowl filled with beets, edamame and avocado

Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey

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Herby Mediterranean Fish with Wilted Greens & Mushrooms

overhead shot of vegetable soup in a black cast iron pot

Carson Downing

Chickpea Pasta with Mushrooms & Kale

Greg DuPree

Copycat Chick-fil-A Kale Salad

Jacob Fox

Spaghetti Squash Soup

Caitlin Bensel

Sweet Potato, Kale & Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing

Carolyn Hodges, M.S., RD

a recipe photo of the Kale & Quinoa Salad with Lemon Dressing

Antonis Achilleos

Sauteed Broccoli and Kale with Toasted Garlic Butter

Kale and Banana Smoothie

Casey Barber

Kale & White Bean Potpie with Chive Biscuits

Massaged Kale Salad