Kale Stir Fry Recipes

KALE STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Wash kale. Pull greens away from the stalks, discarding stalks. Shred by hand into small pieces.
• Heat large wok . Add oil and swirl around. Add onion & leek and stir-fry 3 minutes. Add garlic, bell peppers & carrot. Continue stir-frying until onions are tender and peppers are beginning to soften but still crisp.
• Add the broccoli and pepper flakes, if using.and stir. Add the kale, cover and reduce heat to medium. Simmer for 5 minutes or until kale is tender, but still crisp, not too soft.
• Remove lid and let any excess liquid evaporates. Use two forks to mix the bean sprouts through the other ingredients. Add salt & pepper to taste.
• Transfer to serving plate and scatter nuts over the top, and serve with lemon wedges.

KALE AND CHICKEN STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Lightly season chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper.
• Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat and pan-fry chicken until it is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, turning occasionally, about 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from skillet, allow to cool, and cut into bite-sized pieces.
• Meanwhile, pierce sweet potato with a fork a few times and microwave until fork-tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Be careful not to overcook. Remove and allow to cool; then cut into bite-sized pieces.
• Heat oil in a wok, Dutch oven, or heavy skillet over medium heat. Add kale, season with salt and pepper, and cook until wilted, 3 to 5 minutes. Add sweet potato, mini peppers, onion, zucchini, and garlic. Stir-fry for 3 to 5 minutes. Add chicken and peanut sauce. Stir all ingredients together until well combined. Cook and stir for 3 minutes.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND KALE STIR FRY

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon of the butter and the olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the squash and sprinkle with the salt, chile powder and pepper. Cook for several minutes, turning gently with a spatula, until the squash is deep golden brown and tender (but not falling apart). Remove to a plate and set aside.
• In the same skillet, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat and add in the kale. Toss it around with tongs and cook it for 3 to 4 minutes. Add in the cooked squash and gently toss together.

KALE AND GINGER STIR FRY

Steps:

• In a medium skillet, cook the ginger root in oil, stirring, over medium heat for 1 minute.
• Add the kale and raise the heat to medium high.
• Add the soy sauce and water, and stir-fry until the kale is wilted but still slightly crunchy, about 3 minutes.
• Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
• Serve warm or cold.
• You may substitute spinach or bok choy for the kale.
• Enjoy!

STIR-FRIED CURLY KALE WITH CHILLI & GARLIC

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large wok, then add the kale and a couple tbsp water. Season, then stir-fry for 5-8 mins, adding the garlic and chilli for the final 2 mins. When the kale is tender and a vibrant green, remove from the heat and serve.

KALE AND MUSHROOM STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat the bottom of a glass or nonstick baking dish with olive oil, just enough to coat.
• Place sweet potatoes in the baking dish and turn them so that they are coated with the olive oil. Sprinkle moderately with salt and pepper.
• Bake in the preheated oven until soft, about 60 minutes.
• Heat grapeseed oil in wok over medium heat. Add kale and collard greens and cook until wilted, stirring frequently, about 10 minutes. Add onion, peppers, carrots, garlic, and ginger. Stir-fry for about 5 minutes. Mix in sweet potatoes and mushrooms, and cook for 5 minutes.
• Remove from heat, stir in Thai peanut sauce, and serve.

EASY CABBAGE, ONION, AND KALE STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a deep frying pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 1 minute. Remove to a plate; chop and set aside.
• Place cabbage into the pan and stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes; add kale and onions. Stir-fry until kale is bright green and tender, about 5 minutes. Add chicken broth, salt, and red pepper flakes. Cover and let steam, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat, add chopped garlic, and serve.

KALE AND ONION STIR FRY

Steps:

• Clean kale and remove ribs.
• Spray wok or skillet with cooking spray.
• Heat on high, add kale and onions.
• Stir for 1 to 2 minutes.
• Pour in rice vinegar, soy sauce and sugar.
• Reduce to medium heat and stir until kale and onions are tender crisp.
• I cover and reduce heat to medium low and stir occasionally until cooked.