Eat for the Trees: 8 Ways to Cook with Kale This Winter

Winter brings cold weather and generally means the growing season is (mostly) over. This time of year, we count ourselves lucky that healthy staples like fresh kale are readily available at the market. Kale, considered a powerhouse among super foods, is rich in iron, fiber, calcium, and anti-oxidants, as well as vitamins K, A, and C. So get ready, or even excited, for healthy, hearty winter eating, and check out 8 fantastic ways to enjoy delicious kale all winter long. - By Elizabeth Stark and Brian Campbell

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Toasted Pepita Kale Pesto
Ingredients
1/3 cup raw pumpkin seeds
3 cups kale leaves, washed, dried, and chopped
1/3 cup olive oil
zest of 1 lemon, plus 2 tablespoons juice
1/4 cup shredded Asiago
2 large cloves garlic, smashed and peeled
1/2 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
2 - 3 twists fresh ground black pepper
Directions:
1. In a small skillet, toast the pumpkin seeds over medium-high heat for 4 minutes.
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Photo by: Brooklyn Supper
Toasted Pepita Kale Pesto
Ingredients
1/3 cup raw pumpkin seeds
3 cups kale leaves, washed, dried, and chopped
1/3 cup olive oil
zest of 1 lemon, plus 2 tablespoons juice
1/4 cup shredded Asiago
2 large cloves garlic, smashed and peeled
1/2 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
2 - 3 twists fresh ground black pepper
Directions:
1. In a small skillet, toast the pumpkin seeds over medium-high heat for 4 minutes.
2. Combine all ingredients in your food processor and process until ingredients have reduced and are smooth, but have a bit of texture left.
3. Scrape out of the food processor and serve (I love it as a spread or on top of pasta!). less

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