Recipe ideas: Ways with Kale

July 22, 2024

Widely recognised for its versatility and health benefits, kale can be prepared in many different ways to complement a host of flavours, ranging from citrus and coconut through to rosemary and chilli. This ‘superfood’ can be the hero of numerous dishes, such as a spicy curry, or make the perfect accompaniment to many main meals, including the traditional Sunday roast. Likewise, its Italian cousin ‘cavolo nero’, which has a delicious and rich flavour of its own.

From stir fries and casseroles, to salads, soups and smoothies, the culinary possibilities of these leafy greens are endless. Not only are they delicious but they are both sources of vitamins A, C and K, as well as calcium and many other elements for guilt-free dining.

For some inspiration on making the most of these greens, food expert Rosemary Moon shares her favourite food pairing combinations for some mouth-watering summer dishes. Take a look at Rosemary’s ultimate kale combinations below:

Set a Caribbean mood by introducing a taste of coconut to kale:
‘Toasted coconut, desiccated or flakes, puts kale in a Pacific Rim mood. Coconut and kale make a great combo for stir-fries or as a basic filling for spring rolls and rice wraps. Try boiling shredded kale in coconut milk so that the milk reduces to a thick and slightly oily dressing or sauce.’

Recipe suggestion:
Thai Turkey with Kale Stir Fry - get the recipe here

Pair kale with juicy segments of orange to add an additional element of sweetness into any dish:
‘Juicy segments of orange with butter or olive oil, or even a little orange juice, really add sweetness to kale. You can add oranges into stir-fries or simply sauté them with some shredded kale, or you could make a marvellous sauce to bridge the flavour of kale with other ingredients, for example meat or poultry in a one-pan supper dish.’

Recipe ideas
Prepare a kale and citrus salad - great for picnics or drizzle orange dressing over a salad bed of roasted squash and kale. Get recipe ideas here.

Add smoked streaky bacon for the perfect combination in a crispy bacon and cream kale bake:
‘Any preserved pork goes well with kale but bacon gets my vote. Smoked streaky bacon is my top choice as the almost perfect combination of salt and fat. Add chopped tomatoes and whatever else you wish with a grain to make a pilaf, or just pour some cream over the sautéed bacon and leaves in a dish and top with cheese and breadcrumbs, then bake until brown.’

Recipe suggestions:
Warm salad of Bacon, Egg and Kale with Sauteed Potatoes serves as a light lunch (above). Get the recipe here.

Go Italian with Cavolo Nero potato cakes, topped with bacon and salsa. Get the recipe here.

Add raisins onto seasoned kale for a great summertime dish:
‘Very finely chopped raw kale makes a great winter tabbouleh stirred into hot bulgur wheat. Mix it with extra virgin olive oil, seasoning to taste and lots of raisins make a great lunch or salad accompaniment.’

Recipe suggestion:
Mix kale, raisins and pine nuts into a summer salad.

For more recipe ideas click here: www.discoverkale.co.uk

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