This roasted kale recipe is so easy to make that you may have a hard time believing that it is good for you.
What may reinforce that thought is when your kids ask you to make it again. And again.
Use chopped baby kale for this roasted kale recipe.
Roasted Kale
If you read Platter Talk regularly, you probably have tuned into the fact that we are not exactly health food fanatics.
You likely also know that we are not necessarily opposed to promoting healthy eating and in fact, every once in a while, we sneak in a good-for-you recipe or food idea.
And so it was, a few weeks ago when we made this delicious Winter Garden Vegetable Soup.
Winter Garden Vegetable Soup, Garnished with Roasted Kale
The soup recipe uses just a handful of different vegetables, including kale.
I had so much of the dark, green, and leafy power food leftover that I decided to try something new to me. Enter, this Roasted Kale and be still my beating heart.
Roasted Kale Ingredients
- Chopped baby kale
- Fresh garlic slices
- Kosher salt
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- Aged balsamic vinegar
We use baby kale for this oven-roasted method.
The smaller leaves are more tender than regular kale, and there are no fibrous stems to worry about trimming.
For this kale recipe, you can use the regular variety, just be sure to remove the stems and chop the leaves, after washing and rinsing.
Learn this easy oven method of how to prepare kale.
Using the leftover chopped baby kale, I tossed it in some olive oil, added some fresh garlic slices and kosher salt and then roasted it in a hot oven.
All slathered in an aged balsamic vinegar.
The results were stunningly delicious. A crispy, sweet and green kale salad
It is almost inconceivable that this roasted kale is also good for you. It’s that good.
As a plus, for the Winter Garden Soup that we put together, this kale recipe made for an excellent garnish, instead of bread or crackers.
Get your healthy green on, with this roasted kale.
Make this flavorful kale recipe in just 20 minutes.
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Roasted Kale Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups baby kale chopped
- 2 cloves garlic thin slice
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 pinch kosher salt to taste
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar qulaity aged
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Toss first four ingredients together in a mixing bowl. Spread mixture, in a single layer, on a large rimmed baking sheet. Slather with balsamic vinegar.
- Roast in hot oven for 10 to 15 minutes, until kale begins to crisp. Remove from oven and serve immediately.
Notes
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Updated from the original post of October 23, 2018
Marisa Franca says
We love kale and we used quite a bit of it. But what we haven’t done to it is roast it! We’ve roasted scads of veggies and think the flavor improves. We are definitely going to have to try your method.
Veena Azmanov says
I am not a health food fanatic as well but I do believe in a balance diet. I actually love kale so when I make it crisp like this, the kids enjoy it too. Love the colors on this.
Lauren Vavala says
I love kale, but have never found baby kale. Do you find that the stems are not as tough with the baby kale? I’m going to keep an eye out for it and try this recipe!
Jenni LeBaron says
I love the texture that roasting gives kale, especially when you get a few crisp edges. This looks really healthy and delicious. Perfect as a side for any dinner!
Claudia Lamascolo says
I am a huge lover of greens but never have had kale. We eat a ton of escarole, spinach and I love arugula. now I am curious to try this . I always wanted to but now you gave me a good reason to with this recipe thanks!
Angela says
I love kale but have never made it like this! The flavors sound really fantastic! I love that I can snack on this and feel good about it!
Mary says
I love what roasting does to kale! Brings out those wonderful nutty caramelization flavors!
Katrin says
I love roasted kale! It was a revelation when I discovered that it makes kale taste 100%better!
Kate Veggie Desserts says
Crispy kale is such a fab side dish, love your twist with balsamic vinegar.
Amanda says
I’ve read many roasted kale recipes, but none of them has the appeal to me that this one does. I can’t wait to try it! Pinning to try very soon.
Jacqueline Meldrum says
I love crispy kale and these flavours sounds great. I am thinking of trying out kale in my air fryer. I think it could work really well.
Elaine @ Dishes Delish says
I love kale! I usually get baby kale which I love! I can’t wait to try this recipe! I love the addition of the balsamic vinegar!
Luci's Morsels says
This looks like a delicious and healthy snack!
Sarah @ Champagne Tastes says
Kale has such a strong flavor, and I really struggle with it when it’s raw. I love the idea of roasting it! I’ll have to try it!
Liz @ I Heart Vegetables says
I love the texture of roasted kale! It’s one of my favorite quick and easy side dishes!
Bintu - Recipes From A Pantry says
Kale is so good for you, I bet this is family friendly, even my kids would love this
Katie \ Healthy Seasonal Recipes says
I don’t think of roasting kale like this to be honest. I love this idea and I’m going to have to buy kale next time I shop.
Dan from Platter Talk says
Katie, it’s always fun to try new techniques in the kitchen and when they turn out to be healthy and delicious, well; it’s all good!
2 Sisters Recipes says
We make roasted kale often, but never drizzled balsamic over it. Your roasted kale sounds delicious and we bet it compliments your winter vegetable soup perfectly.
Next time we have to try it with balsamic! thanks again.,
Dan from Platter Talk says
Thanks so much for the great comments; I hope you try this soon!
2 Sisters Recipes says
Your roasted kale sounds delicious and we bet it compliments your winter vegetable soup perfectly.
The balsamic sounds yummy over the kale – we have to try it. thanks again.,
Dannii says
This is a go to snack in our house and the more garlic the better I say. It’s the only way I can get my husband to eat kale.
Helen @ Fuss Free Flavours says
I love how diverse kale can be. Roasting it is a great idea, and will retain lots of the flavours.
Emma @ Supper in the Suburbs says
Looks fab. I dont have kids but i so have a fussy boyfriend. Will have to try it on him 😉
Igor @ Cooking The Globe says
I have ever tried roasting kale. Somehow we always have it fresh in my family. Thanks for the idea and instruction!
Brian Jones says
I like your approach to healthy food, it is fairly similar to mine, healthy is capable of slipping by my worthiness radar by being one thing, delicious… It’s a bit like obi wan kinobi saying “these aren’t the healthy foods people are blarting on about” 😀
Heather @Boston Girl Bakes says
Ooh love the addition of the balsamic in this! Add in some chicken and I’ve got me a complete meal!
Dan from Platter Talk says
Great idea, Heather!
Laura | Wandercooks says
This is my all-time favourite snack haha. Sometimes we’ll even make it as a quick appetiser or entree before the main meal for the evening. So much flavour and crispiness!
Dan from Platter Talk says
Happy you like it too, Laura!
valentina says
My husband’s been cooking kale almost daily. I’ll share this with him for sure. 🙂
Dan from Platter Talk says
I think he’s going to thank you!
Aish Das-Padihari says
I make roasted kale almost 2 to 3 times a week. My son loves kale this way. I liked that, you have added garlic to it. Yum.
Dan from Platter Talk says
Thanks so much for the comments!
Tara says
Yum! I don’t have kale nearly enough. Yours looks incredible. So easy too!
Dan from Platter Talk says
Tara, amaze yourself and try this, seriously!
Allison - Celebrating Sweets says
I’ve made roasted kale many times but I never thought to add balsamic vinegar! Yum! This sounds fab!
Dan from Platter Talk says
Thanks, Allison. I hope you give it a try and let us know how you like it!
Catherine says
My daughter loves her kale juices and loves to make kale chips. This simple roasted side is a great variation. Sounds great!
Dan from Platter Talk says
Thanks so much, Catherine!
The Food Hunter says
I love kale…I could eat it all day! great recipe
Chef Mireille says
garlic makes everything taste better…even kale…not one of my faves