Do you eat Kale? I love Smothered Kale with Baby Bella Mushrooms. I think Kale tastes delicious. Sometimes I’ll eat a large bowl of Kale by itself for dinner. Kale is known as a nutritional powerhouse. Especially when it’s cooked with “Baby Bellas” known as crimini mushrooms in extra virgin olive oil with minced garlic, onions, and red pepper flakes. This recipe is very healthy, yet a tasty dish!
This Smothered Kale with Baby Bella Mushrooms recipe was created by combining spice with healthy vegetables. I love the bold, spicy flavor and all the health benefits of this dish. Sometimes my family eats the kale recipe as a side dish accompanied by baked chicken or fish. My little boy surprised me the first time he tasted this recipe by eating two big bowls of it. He has always loved spicy food but, I didn’t think he would eat the kale. Lucky for me my son has found his new favorite vegetable. Now if I could only get him to drink more water!
The Smothered Kale with Baby Bella Mushrooms make this recipe high in fiber, calcium, low calorie, high in iron, vitamins B, K, A and C. It’s a very flavorful recipe that you end up forgetting that it’s healthy for you. Additionally, it’s a quick and simple recipe that’s perfect to whip up for a busy weeknights.
Often when I make this recipe I’ll make extra to eat for lunch the next day. And, I’ll saute an extra container of mushrooms to put over baked potatoes or chicken. Either way, my family ends up eating a lot of kale and mushrooms.
Kale is one of my favorite vegetables. What’s your favorite veggie? I hope this dish inspires you to try cooking a little healthier.
PrintSmothered Kale with Baby Bella Mushrooms
- Yield: 2-4 servings 1x
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Pin RecipeIngredients
- 2 pounds Kale
- 1 1/2 cup baby bellas
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp. minced garlic
- 1/4 cup onions
- optional 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Trim stems off the kale. Rinse and drain the kale, set aside in a strainer.
- Heat oil in a large pot. Sauté the onions and garlic for one minute, add the mushrooms. Saute until almost tender.
- Add the Kale, a little bit at a time and sauté until tender for about 10-13 minutes. Do not overcook.
- Sprinkle with red pepper flakes.
- Category: side dish
- Cuisine: American
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Anonymous says
January 18, 2014 at 5:25 amI like almost all vegies but I think Asparagus is my favorite.
B.
KimSeghers says
January 18, 2014 at 6:15 amHi, I like Asparagus wrapped in bacon it's probably not the healthiest but tastes delicious!
kim
Amber Neal says
January 18, 2014 at 3:03 pmBroccoli! I love it and could eat it everyday!! I love this recipe by the way! I can not wait to try it!
KimSeghers says
January 18, 2014 at 10:51 pmHi Amber! I like broccoli but I don't think I could eat it every day! I could eat cabbage everyday!!
Let me know what you think if you try my recipe!
Kim
Amber Neal says
January 23, 2014 at 1:07 pmI have it on the meal plan this week! I shared this post again today on the FB page. Thanks for linking it up this week for MMM link up party!!
KimSeghers says
January 23, 2014 at 1:29 pmHi Amber! Thank you sharing my recipe on your FB page. Please let me know how your family likes it when you cook it.
Kim
Natalie says
January 19, 2014 at 2:01 amI decided to grow some kale this winter in my little greenhouse, even though I've never tried the kale. It's about ready to eat, but I had no clue how to cook it–until now! Definitely trying this recipe!
KimSeghers says
January 19, 2014 at 2:52 amHi Natalie! Fresh Kale from the garden I bet it's going to taste delicious. You can also, make smoothies with your kale. Enjoy coking with your Kale it has so many great health benefits .
Kim
thepinterestedparent says
February 4, 2014 at 2:36 pmKale is so huge right now & I have to be honest I have not tried it. I know I have too because it is so good for you. I love mushrooms, so this will be a must try.
KimSeghers says
February 4, 2014 at 3:33 pmHi , have you ever eaten cabbage? Kale is from the cabbage family. It really tastes great ! I was surprised that my husband loved it he's a picky eater.You should try it I think you'll like it! Thank you for coming by!
Have a great week,
Kim
Deborah Davis says
February 5, 2014 at 2:35 amYou have just made my new favorite vegetable dish! I love mushrooms and I love kale, so I can't wait to make this delicious recipe. I sometimes make a raw kale salad with shitake mushrooms or portabello mushrooms. So glad I stopped by from The MaMade Blop Hop!
KimSeghers says
February 5, 2014 at 3:34 amHi Deborah, I love raw kale salad ! I 'm glad you stopped by let me know what you think about this dish if you make it. Thank you very much!1
Kim
Sara Daugherty says
February 10, 2014 at 1:13 pmI am making this tonight! Thank you so much for linking this recipe up at The Sunday Social. My husband is going to LOVE this!
KimSeghers says
February 10, 2014 at 1:54 pmHi Sara, my husband loved it and I hope yours does ,too! Please let me know how it turns out!
Thanks for stopping by.
Kim
Lee says
February 10, 2014 at 3:58 pmthis looks delicious! Thanks for posting on the Sunday Social blog hop! Hope to see you again 🙂
KimSeghers says
February 11, 2014 at 8:14 pmHello , thank you! It was delicious! I'll be back again, this Sunday!
Kim
napa farmhouse 1885 says
March 8, 2014 at 5:46 pmthis sounds delicious. i am making this tonight!
KimSeghers says
March 8, 2014 at 7:57 pmHi , Thank you ! I would love to know how it turns out for you!
Have a great evening, Kim
em doughty says
March 13, 2014 at 1:58 pmLooks so so good! Sending love from SITS BLOGGING
KimSeghers says
March 13, 2014 at 2:39 pmHi , thank you and thanks for sending the love. I really love Sits Blogging and connecting with others.
What's your URL?
Kim
Rachel Cotterill says
March 13, 2014 at 2:10 pmKale and mushrooms just go so well together. Yum! 🙂
KimSeghers says
March 13, 2014 at 2:40 pmHi Rachel, I love kale and mushrooms they tasted great together, too.
Thanks for stopping over.
Kim
Alyssa says
March 13, 2014 at 6:12 pmI can't get enough kale! This looks great!
Runway Chef
KimSeghers says
March 13, 2014 at 8:13 pmHi Alyssa, thank you. I love kale and it's so good for you!
Thanks for coming over to visit. Have a great day!
Kim
Erlene A says
April 1, 2014 at 5:33 pmYou make kale look so good. My aunt cooked it for me once and I didn't care for it, but I keep seeing kale in everything so I'll give it another go. Thanks for stopping by The Yuck Stops Here! link up
KimSeghers says
April 1, 2014 at 5:48 pmThank you Erlene! You should give Kale another chance.
Have a great week',
Kim
Cheryl says
April 1, 2014 at 9:35 pmMy favorite veggies are Brussels sprouts and asparagus. I've actually never tried kale, but with a simple yummy looking recipe like this I might have to give it a try.
Thanks so much for sharing this yummy recipe at our NEW link party The YUCK Stops Here! Stop by again next week to check out the features, more great recipes from fellow bloggers and share more great recipes of your own! HUGS!
KimSeghers says
April 2, 2014 at 12:03 amHi Cheryl. thanks for sharing your recipes and hosting your link up. I don't care for Brussels sprouts but love Kale and Asparagus. Kale reminds me of cabbage. Do you eat cabbage? I'll be back next week to link up with you. Thanks for stopping over and have a great week. Don't forget to pick up some Kale the next time your out so you can try it !!
Kim
Meredith S says
May 2, 2014 at 11:47 pmThis looks amazing! Can't wait to try it! Pinned it. 🙂
KimSeghers says
May 3, 2014 at 12:33 amThank you Meredith S! Thank you for pinning my Kale Recipe and thank you for stopping by!
Have a nice night! Kim