Instructions

1. Steam red kale for a quick and healthy vegetable dish. Place the kale in a steamer, then put the steamer in a saucepan with a small amount of simmering water. Cover the saucepan and steam the kale for about 5 minutes. Drain the water and serve red kale with salt and pepper.

2. Saute red kale quickly in olive oil, along with a clove of minced garlic. Serve the kale hot with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese.

3. Include red kale with other ingredients in a hearty soup. For example, red kale pairs well with diced potatoes, sausage with chicken stock. You can also make an Indian-style soup with red kale, lentils, garbanzo beans, carrots and celery simmered in coconut milk and chicken or vegetable broth. Season the soup with salt and Indian seasonings such as curry powder, ground coriander, garam masala, yellow mustard seeds, cayenne pepper and fresh ginger.

4. Make a healthy pizza with red kale and other toppings such as thinly sliced butternut squash, grated Parmesan cheese and sweet red onions. Small amounts of fresh, chopped rosemary, balsamic vinegar, salt and freshly ground black pepper add extra flavor.