Omg kale

[Anonymous]

I love kale! I've loved the kale salads at woodlands for years and I generally enjoy kale but rarely cook it at home. Tonight I did a simple saute of kale in olive oil, salt and pepper with a splash of lemon juice on top. How is such a simple combo so full of flavor? I LOVE it!

How else do you use kale? I am making kale and sweet potato quesadillas later this week. I've also loved kale in some veg chilis.

And what kale dishes do you like out in restaurants?

[Anonymous]

Have you made kale chips? They're really good!

[Anonymous]

It's great cooked in tomato sauce too.

[Anonymous]

I actually like it raw (as long as it's fresh).

It's bitter, so I'd add something sweet, like raisins or grapes to the salad.

[Anonymous]

This!!!!!! Run to the store ASAP and make this. Holds in the frideg for a week, but it never makes it that long. I converted a kale hater into a lover.

http://www.thekitchn.com/autumn-salad-recipe-kale-slaw-99767

[Anonymous]

I made kale chips, but they were gross. So bitter. I sautéed with a little olive oil and salt. What did I do wrong?

[Anonymous]

We had the kale, black eyed pea and grits recipe that was in the Post recently. Really delicious, although we added bacon so not vegetarian as intended.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I made kale chips, but they were gross. So bitter. I sautéed with a little olive oil and salt. What did I do wrong?

You're supposed to bake them, not sautée.

Wash well and then spend an inordinate time drying the kale. Very important. Make sure they aren't crowded on the pan (do two batches to avoid this). And use more olive oil than you think you should (Ie 2tbsp, not 2tsp that some recipes call for).

They are done quickly so keep a close eye so they don't burn.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I made kale chips, but they were gross. So bitter. I sautéed with a little olive oil and salt. What did I do wrong?

You're supposed to bake them, not sautée.

Wash well and then spend an inordinate time drying the kale. Very important. Make sure they aren't crowded on the pan (do two batches to avoid this). And use more olive oil than you think you should (Ie 2tbsp, not 2tsp that some recipes call for).

They are done quickly so keep a close eye so they don't burn.

+1. You need to bake them - they're supposed to be crispy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I made kale chips, but they were gross. So bitter. I sautéed with a little olive oil and salt. What did I do wrong?

You're supposed to bake them, not sautée.

Wash well and then spend an inordinate time drying the kale. Very important. Make sure they aren't crowded on the pan (do two batches to avoid this). And use more olive oil than you think you should (Ie 2tbsp, not 2tsp that some recipes call for).

They are done quickly so keep a close eye so they don't burn.

What temperature?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I made kale chips, but they were gross. So bitter. I sautéed with a little olive oil and salt. What did I do wrong?

You're supposed to bake them, not sautée.

Wash well and then spend an inordinate time drying the kale. Very important. Make sure they aren't crowded on the pan (do two batches to avoid this). And use more olive oil than you think you should (Ie 2tbsp, not 2tsp that some recipes call for).

They are done quickly so keep a close eye so they don't burn.

I do olive oil, a little balsamic, salt, oregano, and 1/4 t maple syrup. Mix, toss the kale in, and bake.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I made kale chips, but they were gross. So bitter. I sautéed with a little olive oil and salt. What did I do wrong?

You're supposed to bake them, not sautée.

Wash well and then spend an inordinate time drying the kale. Very important. Make sure they aren't crowded on the pan (do two batches to avoid this). And use more olive oil than you think you should (Ie 2tbsp, not 2tsp that some recipes call for).

They are done quickly so keep a close eye so they don't burn.

What temperature?

I do mine at 250 for 30-35 minutes. Most people do them at higher temperatures, but I find that they can burn really easily that way. Like PP says, just dry them really well after rinsing, toss with olive oil, and sprinkle with sea salt and pepper. Really yummy, and addictive.

[Anonymous]

I don't really order kale at restaurants, because I like to order things I can't make at home.

This is the only raw kale salad I can eat. "Massaging" it with oil and citrus makes all the difference. You can vary the ingredients, but don't skip the massage!

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/aarti-sequeira/massaged-kale-salad-recipe.html

[Anonymous]

I made a kale and lentil soup last night that I thought was really great, and my husband and kids seemed fairly happy with it as well (they are not as keen on healthier meals in general). I used this recipe from a blog I like: http://www.maureenabood.com/2012/03/01/garlicky-lentil-soup-with-swiss-chard-and-lemon-dressed-up-rushta/ I doubled the recipe, substituted kale for swiss chard and added a half cup of rice as the lentils were cooking.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I made kale chips, but they were gross. So bitter. I sautéed with a little olive oil and salt. What did I do wrong?



You're supposed to bake them, not sautée.

Wash well and then spend an inordinate time drying the kale. Very important. Make sure they aren't crowded on the pan (do two batches to avoid this). And use more olive oil than you think you should (Ie 2tbsp, not 2tsp that some recipes call for).

They are done quickly so keep a close eye so they don't burn.



What temperature?



I do mine at 250 for 30-35 minutes. Most people do them at higher temperatures, but I find that they can burn really easily that way. Like PP says, just dry them really well after rinsing, toss with olive oil, and sprinkle with sea salt and pepper. Really yummy, and addictive.

I do 300 for 20 min., flipping once at the halfway point.