Kale and Sweet Potato Minestrone (30 minutes)

adapted from Prevention Magazine Feb 2015 Ingredients 1 chopped onion 2 minced garlic clovers 1 Tbl olive oil 3 cups chopped kale 2 diced sweet potatoes 1 qt broth 2 cups cooked pasta shells Crushed red pepper and parmesan cheese for topping Instructions Sauté 1...

Kale-Apple Smoothie

submitted by Margaret Estes Ingredients 3/4 cup chopped kale, thick ribs and steams removed 1 small stalk celery, chopped 1/2 banana 1/2 cup apple juice 1/2 cup ice 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice Directions Place the kale, celery, banana, apple juice, ice, and lemon...

Kale smoothie with Pineapple and Banana

submitted by Margaret Estes Ingredients 1/2 cup coconut milk 2 cups stemmed and chopped kale or spinach 1 1/2 cups chopped pineapple (about 1/4 medium pineapple) 1 ripe banana, chopped Directions Combine the coconut milk, ½ cup water, the kale, pineapple, and banana...

Bacon, Kale and Cheese Scones

Adapted from King Arthur Flour   Ingredients 2 cups  All-Purpose Flour 1 tsp salt 1 tbl baking powder 2 tsp sugar 4 tbl cold  butter 1 cup coarsely grated or  diced cheddar cheese 1/3 cup fresh chives, or finely diced scallion tops (the  green part) 1/2 pound...

Collard Greens And Kale Pesto

submitted by Susan Peters adapted from Bon Appétit Ingredients SERVINGS: MAKES 2 CUPS 1 small bunch collard greens, stems removed 1 small bunch Tuscan kale, stems removed Kosher salt 3 garlic cloves, chopped 1½ ounces grated Parmesan (about ½ cup) 1 cup olive oil ½...