Tag: kale

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Skinny Slow Cooker Kale and Turkey Meatball Soup 19

Ingredients ¼ cup milk 2 slices bread 1 pound lean ground turkey 85% lean 1 medium shallot finely chopped 2 cloves garlic finely chopped ½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1 teaspoon oregano 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes kosher salt and freshly ground pepper ½ cup Parmigiano-Reggiano grated, plus more for garnish 2 tablespoons Italian parsley […]

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Quinoa Breakfast Bowl with 6-Minute Egg

Embrace breakfast’s savory side with this whole-grain bowl. This simple one-dish meal is crowned with a soft-boiled egg; the nutrient-rich yolk creates its own creamy sauce. New research shows that eating eggs with raw vegetables like tomatoes increases your absorption of carotenoids—antioxidants that may protect against heart disease. Ingredients 1 large egg, at room temperature […]

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Bacon, Egg, and Kale Breakfast Salad 20

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 […]

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Turkey and Swiss Sloppy Joes 11

Ingredients 1 tablespoon canola oil 12 ounces ground turkey breast 2 cups thinly sliced kale 1 cup chopped onion 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 1 teaspoon garlic powder 4 ounces presliced mushrooms 1 1/2 cups 2% reduced-fat milk 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3 ounces Swiss cheese, shredded (about 3/4 cup) 3/4 teaspoon black pepper […]

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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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Peppered White Bean, Kale, and Egg Stack 9

One egg adds 6g protein to this vegetarian plate; the yolk is also a creamy dressing. Ingredients 1 (14.5-ounce) can unsalted Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained 1/2 cup water 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind 3/8 teaspoon black pepper, divided 1 ounce vegetarian Parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/4 cup) 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided 5 […]

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Bacon and Butternut Pasta 11

Broth, thickened with flour and enriched with crème fraîche, forms the savory sauce in this dish. We like the earthy heartiness of kale, which helps balance the sweetness from the squash. You could also use Swiss chard, or for a more peppery bite, try substituting mustard greens. Ingredients 5 cups (1/2-inch) cubed peeled butternut squash […]

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Kale, Tomato, and Pancetta Pasta

Tomatoes need a little extra love during winter. This pasta uses them in two ways: first melted into the pancetta drippings for a saucy base, then sautéed until gently blistered with the kale and garlic. Vary the green depending on what you have on hand; shredded Brussels sprouts, chard, or spinach would work. Orecchiette (“little […]

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Onion, Kale, Chickpea, and Chicken Soup 19

Few things beat a steaming bowl of veggie-packed chicken soup on a crisp autumn evening, and this one happens to be a perfect potion for the seasonal chills. You can leave the thyme sprigs in the broth (just ladle around them) so they’ll keep releasing herbaceous goodness into any leftovers. Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil […]

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Kale-and-Chorizo Soup 17

Ingredients 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cups chopped yellow onion 6 garlic cloves, minced 7 ounces dry-cured Spanish chorizo, diced 6 cups unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson) 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 pound small red potatoes, quartered 1 (14.5-oz.) can unsalted diced tomatoes, drained 12 ounces curly kale, […]