7 Ways With: Kale

Yep that’s right, the 7 Ways With series is back. I like to save it for when I’m away as I’m in the kitchen a whole lot less so putting together these compilations is far more practical. Plus they’re a great way to revisit old delicious recipes that we all may have forgotten about.

To see what I am cooking and eating while I’m away you can check out my Instagram, I’m in London at the moment and will head to France at the end of next week.

But for now: Kale. I buy a bunch of kale almost every week. I’m a fan of both the curly and darker Tuscan variety and am currently attempting to grow them at home. I say attempting as they may just be left to the elements while I gallivant.

Kale is amazing because it holds its structure so much better than spinach and other leafy greens and is an excellent source of iron, antioxidants and vitamin C to name just a few. In terms of cooking, it’s ability to crispy up and impart crunchy texture makes it one of my favourite leafy greens to cook with.

Now those 7 Ways With...

Pumpkin, Sundried Tomato and Kale Risotto. That ability to get all crispy is sued to great effect in this recipe where the kale provides loads of flavour and texture contrasts.

Kale, Lentil and Pomegranate Salad, this is the perfect salad to take to a friends house for BBQ or a pot luck.

Tofu and Kale Creamy Korma Curry, the fact that kale hold it’s structure when exposed to longer periods of low heat makes it perfect in this curry.

Spiced Crispy Kale Chips, it would be unfathomable to do this list without including kale chips!

Kale, Kiwi and Banana Smoothie in all honesty I’m way more of a spinach in my smoothie kind of girl but with kiwi fruit added the kale is way better balanced and this one is yum!