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
  • Add the kale and onion to the skillet with the bacon fat.
    — Julia Naftulin, Health.com, 27 Dec. 2017
  • Add the cabbage or kale and the white parts of the scallions.
    — Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
  • 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
  • Still, for now, kale and spinach lovers can breathe easy.
    — Olivia Harrison, refinery29.com, 3 May 2018
  • 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
  • The kale can be massaged and left overnight in the fridge, and be all the better for it.
    — Bon Appétit, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Add the spinach or kale and cook for 1 minute, or just until the greens wilt.
    — Lisa Zwirn, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Jan. 2023
  • As far as veggies, kale and spinach are at the top of her list.
    — Allison Horton, miamiherald, 25 May 2018
  • Let the soup stand for 5 to 10 minutes to let the kale fully wilt.
    — Julie Morris, The Mercury News, 10 Jan. 2017
  • To serve, ladle the soup into bowls and top with the crispy kale.
    — Ellise Pierce, star-telegram, 16 Jan. 2018
  • Her ducks are gobbling all of the kale that meets their eyes, though.
    — Margaret Lauterbach, idahostatesman, 22 June 2018
  • Add the butternut squash cubes and kale to the other side of the sheet pan.
    — Tribune News Service, The Denver Post, 30 Oct. 2024
  • 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
  • In a large bowl, combine the kale, eggs, salt, and pepper.
    — Fox News, 3 Jan. 2018
  • 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
  • Top with half the kale, drizzle with half the oil and season with 1/4 tsp salt.
    — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, 6 Nov. 2014
  • Strip, but don’t discard, the fibrous spines of kale and chard.
    — Sunset Magazine, 26 Mar. 2020
  • Working in batches, use tongs to dip kale into tempura batter.
    — C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 8 Feb. 2026
  • Other leafy greens, such as collards, kale, and Swiss chard, also contain potassium.
    — Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Arrange stakes for beans and other vining plants to create semi-shady spots for lettuces, kale, and herbs.
    — Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Cook until the kale is wilted and tender, about 3 to 5 minutes.
    — Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026

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