I’m so glad we finally tried kale! After reading all about the benefits of this leafy green vegetable, I knew it was a nutritional powerhouse, but I didn’t expect it to taste as delicious as it does.
Tonight Ryan and I enjoyed a dinner of kale and pork chops.
To make the pork chops, I simply seasoned them with the same spices I used to make sugar ‘n’ spice pork back in January before baking them in the oven at 350 degrees for about 25 minutes.
I prepared kale the same way I did when we made it for the first time only I forgot to set a timer and burnt it a bit. 
It tasted crispy and a little too done, but we ate it anyway because we’re garbage disposals when it comes to food.
I went back for seconds!
On the side we also enjoyed fresh strawberries sprinkled with a bit of sugar.
Off to pack my lunch for tomorrow before settling in to watch The Bachelor tonight. Final threeeeee!
Of Possible Interest
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Julie,
I’ve only tried Kale once and I must admit I’m a bit intimidated. I have had a bit of it in a salad, but it was masked and I couldn’t really determine whether or not I like it.
How would you recommend preparing it to try for a first timer? Plain? I know nothing! Eek.
Thanks!
definitely roast it! i’d coat it in olive oil and garlic salt and roast it in the oven at 350 for about 15 minutes (flipping halfway through). it should be slightly crispy and delicious!
ohhhh! ill have to try that!
kale has such an interesting and unique texture/flavor– i love it too!!
I LOVE kale!! My favourite way to eat it is as kale chips (http://bit.ly/dTvixa) – I’ve tried it in Green Monsters before but the taste is definitely more noticeable than spinach! Have fun with the Bachelor! 🙂
Kale is great 🙂 We’d probably eat it slightly burnt as well….haha. Have fun watching those crazies on TV!
As a kid (even though I’m only 17… lol) my favourite snack was strawberries sprinkled with sugar 🙂 Hope you enjoy your evening!
-Nicky
I rarely eat meat anymore, but whenever you post about pork chops, I get serious cravings – it’s really weird!
Oh man the final 3! This is when it gets good! Who do you think he’s gonna pick? I’m leaning towards Chantel for some reason.
I’ve been scared to try kale, but maybe I will give a try now! How does it taste in comparison to spinach?
I’m off to watch the Bachelor, too!
I’ve heard kale is great in green monsters as well. 🙂
Oh the Bachelor, who is he going to choose?
The safari they went on looked cool, but you’ve got that in your backyard at the Animal Kingdom!
Love kale too 🙂
Go Chantel! Who do you want to end up with Brad?
Emily!! But I kind of want her to be the next bachlorette, though…
baked kale is awesome! i got my little brother (12) munchin on them like they came from a can of pringles!
and good job with the sparkpeople post… i LOVE that website. it has been an amazing tool for my weight loss
I just posted on how much I love Kale. I think I am actually preferring it over any other green these days.
Kale is SOOOOO good. Try it in soup!
I LOVE Kale… I love roasting it and I love making Kale chips. One Christmas my mom made a sald with Kale and blood oranges and toasted hazelnuts and it was soooo good!
i love kale! i really like it in this dish: http://pajamachef.wordpress.com/2011/02/23/african-peanut-pineapple-stew/
i really want to try kale, but i gotta admit, i’m scared! lol.
Me too!! Glad I’m not the only one who likes ’em crispy 🙂
Yum. Kale chips are so good! I actually like it when they’re a little burnt!
Oh goodness, i meant for my reply to be here (I don’t know why I always get confsued when I try to reply…)
I mean to reply to you that I like crispy kale chips, too!
Have you ever tried swiss chard? I grew up eating it.. it’s similar to Kale and delish!!
No! I should look into that!
OMG I looove kale! Kale chips are definitely a fav around here…
I’m currently watching my DVRed Bachlor right now… looove fastforwarding thru the commercials!
I’ve yet to try Kale but I definitely need to give it a whirrrrrl! Looks tasty- I love spinach, I kind of imagine Kale tasting similar… whether or not that’s correct 😀
I love kale! It’s perfect in stews, green smoothies, and kale chips? Oh yes!
yeaaah Bachelor! What will I do on Monday nights after this! noooo!
p.s. Mila Kunis was also my fave dress of the day. Loved Cate Blanchett too. Scarlett? not so much.
I always burn my veggies when roasting them – NEVER fails!! But never fails that I eat them anyway, too. 🙂
I have had trouble with kale too… I found a simple recipe for sesame kale–just sauteeing with sesame oil, sesame seeds and some soy sauce.
but that just means next time you have kale they will be better, and soon they’ll be perfected. i hate when i try making kale chips and burn them.. these looks pretty good actually. so happy u hopped on that ‘kale-train’ WOOHOO!! <3
I looove kale! Actually, we have some in our fridge right now!
Have you ever tried kale chips? They’re a fun snack.
Also, I like to wrap a veggie burger or a regular burger in some kale leaves for a lettuce-type wrap! =D
How awkward was brad and Ashleys date!? It was obvious she was going home before he gave her the overnight stay card!
Mmm that looks SO good!
I really like the bachelor/bachelorette but I just can’t seem to get into this season. I’ve watched an episode here and there but last night I watched it waiting on the DWTS annoucement and during who was it – Ashley? Her date…omg I was yelling SERIOUSLY?! Just apologize to her and start over you crazed man! The whole time. My boyfriend finally got up to go play video games until Castle came on WHICH by the way you should totally watch….it’s awesome! High five to trying new veggies – you have bigger lady balls than I do. Yes…I just said lady balls.
I love kale salads with fresh strawverries!
I have tried kale cooked, raw, as kale chips and in smoothies. It is just plain disgusting! Bitter, bitter, bitter. Yick.