Tag: Lacinato Kale

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Kale-and-Chickpea Grain Bowl with Avocado Dressing

This veggie-heavy bowl is loaded with crunch and color, thanks to crispy carrots and chickpeas, fresh kale, and a vibrant avocado dressing. It also delivers more than 50fi of your daily dose of fiber, key for weight loss, energy, and healthy digestion. Bulgur, also called cracked wheat, is a quick cooking whole grain. These bowls would […]

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Lemon Chicken With Artichokes and Kale 7

This dish gets a generous sprinkling of grated Parmesan cheese, which becomes satisfyingly rich when stirred into the kale, artichoke hearts, and baked chicken. We found that smaller chicken breasts (about 5 ounces each) will cook more easily in the time frame. Trim larger breasts and use the remaining chicken for tomorrow’s soup or stir-fry. […]

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Smoked Trout Niçoise 16

Filling and satisfying, the trout, olives, and Dijon bring the right amount of saltiness to this crisp vegetable–heavy salad. Look for medium or small potatoes, but not the tiny-baby kind. We use one pot of boiling water for all of the blanching to save on time and clean-up. Simply take everything out with tongs or […]

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Egg-Topped Quinoa Bowl 16

Here, the yolk of the fried egg serves as a dressing (without you having to do anything extra) to coat nutrient-dense quinoa. Pancetta adds a snap of savory satisfaction to earthy kale, while all-season cherry tomatoes, meaning you can make it whenever, lend a fresh pop of bright flavor. Sub steel-cut oats, bulgur, or leftover brown rice for quinoa. The […]

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Kale, Farro, and Feta Salad 7

This easy whole-grain-plus-veg combo checks all the boxes of a satisfying winter side: hearty yet bright with zingy notes, and full of texture and color. Pair with roasted chicken thighs or as a side for pureed vegetable soup. Top leftover salad with chopped cooked chicken, apples, and pecans for an easy lunch. Ingredients 2 tablespoons […]

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Farro, Green Bean, and Kale Salad 1

Ingredients 4 cups water 1 cup halved haricots verts or green beans 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 (8.5-oz.) pkg. precooked farro (2 cups) 2 cups thinly sliced lacinato kale 1 cup halved cherry or grape tomatoes […]

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Bacon, Egg, and Kale Breakfast Salad

Based loosely on the flavors of a BLT, this salad is hearty and light at the same time. Don’t worry if it feels like you don’t have a lot of dressing; the luscious golden yolk makes a creamy sauce in the bowl. Ingredients 1 large egg (refrigerator-cold) 2 cups chopped Lacinato kale 1/2 cup halved […]

Roasted Salmon with Kale-Quinoa Salad

Ingredients 1 (6-oz.) wild salmon fillet Cooking spray 1 teaspoon olive oil 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced lacinato kale 1/2 cup cooked quinoa 1 tablespoon All-Purpose Citrus Dressing 5 seedless red grapes, halved How to Make It Preheat oven to 425°F. Place salmon on a foil-lined […]

Tuna Poke Bowls with Brown Rice and Kale

Ingredients 2 cups hot cooked short-grain brown rice 1 cup very thinly sliced lacinato kale (stems removed) 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, divided 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 2 1/2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil 1/2 teaspoon Sriracha chili sauce 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger 1 pound raw sushi-grade ahi tuna, cut into […]

Egg-Topped Quinoa Bowl with Kale

Ingredients 1 ounce finely chopped pancetta 1 bunch lacinato kale, thinly sliced (about 5 oz.) 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt 1 cup cooked quinoa 1/3 cup sliced avocado 1 teaspoon olive oil 2 large eggs 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce (optional) […]