--- ---  # The Only 7 Kale Recipes You'll Ever Need by [Refinery29](https://time.com/author/refinery29/) ## Refinery29 Nov 2, 2014 12:33 PM UTC  Kale on a couple of wooden boards Kale on a couple of wooden boardsGetty Images by [Refinery29](https://time.com/author/refinery29/) ## Refinery29 Nov 2, 2014 12:33 PM UTC _This_ [_article_](http://www.refinery29.com/best-kale-recipes?utm%5Fsource=time&utm%5Fmedium=syndication&utm%5Fcampaign=main#slide) _originally appeared on_ [_Refinery29.com_](http://www.refinery29.com/)_._ It’s no exaggeration to say that kale has reigned supreme in the vegetable kingdom for the past few years. With a fan base that encompasses everyone from [Hollywood stars](http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-body/pictures/stars-who-love-kale-2013238/32326) to chain restaurants, it’s one of the most buzzed-about foods of our time. And, a [rumored shortage](http://www.refinery29.com/2014/07/71732/kale-shortage) nearly caused a mass frenzy. You’d be hard-pressed to find people who _haven’t_ devoured a kale dish or two. (MORE: [The Official Cronut Recipe Is Here](http://www.refinery29.com/2014/10/75759/cronut-recipe?utm%5Fsource=time&utm%5Fmedium=syndication&utm%5Fcampaign=related)) The truth is, the chameleon-like superfood has many culinary uses. It has taste and texture that make it an ideal ingredient for so many dishes — it can be tossed in a salad, blended in a smoothie, or boiled in a soup. Yes, these crunchy greens are definitely here to stay. In celebration of National Kale Day, we looked back into our archives and found seven recipe standouts that make for a healthy, green-leaf dinner tonight or breakfast tomorrow morning. You’ll want to keep this list handy at your next grocery store visit. (MORE: [Hottest Brunch Spot: Your Place, With This Easy Eggs Recipe](http://www.refinery29.com/best-brown-butter-eggs-recipe?utm%5Fsource=time&utm%5Fmedium=syndication&utm%5Fcampaign=related)) 1. [Kale & Avocado Summer Rolls](http://www.refinery29.com/kitchen-konfidence/8): Not just for summertime, this fresh and zesty combo is delicious year-round. 2. [Cauliflower Rice Burrito Bowl](http://www.refinery29.com/joy-the-baker/38): This fresh take on a traditional burrito bowl substitutes cauliflower for beef and kale for lettuce. _Delicioso_. 3. [Citrus Ginger Tofu Salad With Buckwheat Soba Noodles](http://www.refinery29.com/2014/07/70925/food52/48): This super easy recipe’s ingredient list includes soba noodles, cabbage, kale, carrots, broccoli — in other words, everything you’ll ever want to eat in one bowl. 4. [Low-Fat Kale Pizza](http://www.refinery29.com/kale-recipes#page-2): The only thing better than a pizza is a low-fat _kale_ pizza. 5. [Kale Chips](http://www.refinery29.com/44120#slide-1): An oldie but goodie, these chewy chips pack a salty punch. 6. [Kale Chef’s Salad](http://www.refinery29.com/lauren-conrad/104#page-3): With supporting ingredients like egg, avocado, and vinaigrette, this kale salad makes for an ideal office lunch. 7. [Butternut Squash, Kale, and Crunchy Pepitas Taco](http://www.refinery29.com/tacolicious-taco-salsa-salad-recipes#page-2): Time to give your carne asada tacos a creamy, high-fiber upgrade. (MORE: [We Just Saved You $14 With This DIY Ramen Recipe](http://www.refinery29.com/diy-instant-noodles-recipe?utm%5Fsource=time&utm%5Fmedium=syndication&utm%5Fcampaign=related)) All Hail the Kale: The Only 7 Recipes You'll Ever Need ```json [{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","@id":"https://time.com/3531956/kale-recipes/","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://time.com/3531956/kale-recipes/"},"headline":"The Only 7 Kale Recipes You'll Ever Need","datePublished":"2014-11-02T12:33:34.000Z","dateModified":"2026-04-13T08:56:11.867Z","description":"This chameleon-like superfood has many culinary uses","url":"https://time.com/3531956/kale-recipes/","keywords":["Living","Recipes","Diet & Nutrition","Healthy Eating","kale"],"thumbnailUrl":"https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltd3af3cd0933b8352/69876248428a9ec992cc4b10/kale.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1200:675&height=675","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Refinery29","jobTitle":null,"url":"https://time.com/author/refinery29/"}],"articleSection":"","image":[{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltd3af3cd0933b8352/69876248428a9ec992cc4b10/kale.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1200:675&height=675","width":1200,"height":675,"headline":"Kale","caption":"Kale","creditText":"Getty Images","representativeOfPage":true}],"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Time","url":"https://time.com/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://time.com/images/logo.png","width":528,"height":156},"foundingDate":"March 3, 1923","sameAs":["https://www.facebook.com/time","https://www.instagram.com/time/?hl=en","https://twitter.com/time","https://www.pinterest.com/timemagazine"]}},{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"item":{"@id":"/tag/time-section-living/","name":"Living"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"item":{"@id":"https://time.com/3531956/kale-recipes/","name":"The Only 7 Kale Recipes You'll Ever Need"}}]}] ```