How to Use kale in a Sentence

kale

noun
  • When the beans are soft, add the kale leaves to the pot.
    Washington Post, 19 Oct. 2021
  • By the time the toast is done, the kale in the soup should be cooked.
    Julia O'Malley, Anchorage Daily News, 16 Feb. 2023
  • Season the kale with a pinch of salt and add it to the soup.
    Naveen Kumar, CNN Underscored, 9 July 2020
  • Stir the kale into the soup, put the top on and turn off the heat but leave it on the burner.
    Julia O'Malley, Anchorage Daily News, 16 Feb. 2023
  • Buy bagged kale that’s pre-washed and pre-chopped to cut time.
    Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2024
  • The quest of a Long Island seaweed farmer to make kelp the next kale.
    New York Times, 10 June 2022
  • Add the spinach or kale and cook for 1 minute, or just until the greens wilt.
    Lisa Zwirn, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Jan. 2023
  • Chard, kale, collards, herbs are a great thing to start with.
    Jennifer Konerman, Sunset Magazine, 30 Mar. 2022
  • Sides on the menu include fries, kale salad and mac and cheese.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 30 Apr. 2023
  • Sides on the menu include fries, kale salad, and mac and cheese.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 8 Jan. 2024
  • The fastest way to eat an entire bunch of kale by yourself.
    Sarah Jampel, Bon Appétit, 17 Feb. 2022
  • To Assemble: In a large bowl, toss the cabbage and kale with the olive oil and a pinch of salt.
    The View, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2023
  • Trim tough ends from a bunch of Tuscan kale, place in a bowl and toss with oil.
    Matthew Kadey, Outside Online, 18 Aug. 2022
  • Add the kale, tomato, onion, beans, cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice, and olive oil to a large bowl.
    SELF, 5 Aug. 2021
  • Strip, but don’t discard, the fibrous spines of kale and chard.
    Sunset Magazine, 26 Mar. 2020
  • But the truth is, kale has always been here and always will be.
    Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 2 Dec. 2023
  • It’s topped with sliced red onion and spooned onto kale.
    Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Mar. 2021
  • Crack the egg into a bowl, add the kale-feta mixture, and mix well.
    Elise Taylor, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2023
  • Come fall, toss in creamy white beans, beets, chopped kale and fennel.
    Beth Dooley Special To The Star Tribune, Star Tribune, 2 Sep. 2020
  • The kale leaves went onto a platter and were topped with the kale stem relish.
    Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 June 2024
  • Beat the remaining egg in a large bowl, add the spinach, kale, and breadcrumbs, mix well.
    Beth Segal, cleveland, 30 July 2021
  • In the same large bowl, combine the kale with 1 tablespoon oil.
    Meredith Deeds Special To The Star Tribune, Star Tribune, 27 Jan. 2021
  • Sub in baby kale for the spinach, and try scallions instead of red onions.
    Katie Workman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2023
  • Transfer your kale to a large bowl and add about 1 Tbsp.
    Sarah Jampel, Bon Appétit, 17 Feb. 2022
  • Baby spinach and kale also will last for more than a week in your fridge.
    Kendra Nordin Beato, The Christian Science Monitor, 27 Mar. 2020
  • Sides include mashed potatoes and gravy, creamed corn and kale slaw.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2023
  • Reduce the heat under the saucepan to medium and add the kale along with the remaining oil.
    Washington Post, 31 May 2021
  • Pumpkins, apples, and kale are some of the most heart-healthy fall produce.
    Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 13 Sep. 2023
  • Mixing spinach or kale with blood thinners, for example, may not be the best idea.
    Katie Camero, SELF, 13 Sep. 2024
  • Hold back on gathering carrots, turnips, rutabagas, beets, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, and kale.
    Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 24 Sep. 2024

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