{"id":430145,"date":"2025-10-15T16:57:27","date_gmt":"2025-10-15T09:57:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/?p=430145"},"modified":"2026-01-11T07:00:03","modified_gmt":"2026-01-11T00:00:03","slug":"thanksgiving-recipes-with-kale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/thanksgiving-recipes-with-kale\/","title":{"rendered":"3+ Easy Thanksgiving Recipes Featuring Kale That Will Wow Your Guests"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Thanksgiving is that magical time of year when flavors come together to create unforgettable meals. If you\u2019re looking to impress your guests with something unique, kale is your secret weapon. It\u2019s vibrant, packed with nutrients, and can easily steal the show at your holiday table!<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Recipe List and Variations<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/thanksgiving-recipes-with-kale\/#Kale_and_Sweet_Potato_Salad_with_Maple_Vinaigrette\" >Kale and Sweet Potato Salad with Maple Vinaigrette<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/thanksgiving-recipes-with-kale\/#Ingredients\" >Ingredients:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/thanksgiving-recipes-with-kale\/#Garlic_Lemon_Sauteed_Kale_with_Pine_Nuts\" >Garlic Lemon Saut\u00e9ed Kale with Pine Nuts<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/thanksgiving-recipes-with-kale\/#Ingredients-2\" >Ingredients:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kale_and_Sweet_Potato_Salad_with_Maple_Vinaigrette\"><\/span>Kale and Sweet Potato Salad with Maple Vinaigrette<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/9213849\/pexels-photo-9213849.jpeg?w=1000\" alt=\"Kale and Sweet Potato Salad with Maple Vinaigrette\" title=\"Kale and Sweet Potato Salad with Maple Vinaigrette\" \/><figcaption align=\"center\"><small>Image by Loren Castillo on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/vegetable-salad-on-white-container-9213849\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pexels<\/a><\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:Thistle\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/thanksgiving-kale-1760448381.jpg\" alt=\"Thanksgiving Kale\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themerchantbaker.com\/thanksgiving-kale\/\" target=\"_blank\">Thanksgiving Kale<\/a><\/strong> from The Merchant Baker<\/p>\n<p><small><\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:LightYellow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/kale-madeline-1760448381.jpg\" alt=\"Kale Madeline\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thespeckledpalate.com\/thanksgiving-food-2013-kale-madeline\/\" target=\"_blank\">Kale Madeline<\/a><\/strong> from The Speckled Palate<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 4.9 (56 reviews). <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:Bisque\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/braised-kale-recipe-with-caramelized-onions-walnuts-and-blue-cheese-1760448382.jpg\" alt=\"Braised Kale Recipe with Caramelized Onions, Walnuts, and Blue Cheese\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/umamigirl.com\/broccoli-cauliflower-kale-collards-turnips-side-dishes-recipes-thanksgiving\/\" target=\"_blank\">Braised Kale Recipe with Caramelized Onions, Walnuts, and Blue Cheese<\/a><\/strong> from Umami Girl<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 4.6 (18 reviews). Total Time: 30 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"source-note\">Links open in new window. Source: Google.com<\/div>\n<p>This delightful salad is a colorful mix of earthy kale and sweet roasted potatoes, all drizzled with a homemade maple vinaigrette. The combination of flavors is both sweet and savory, making it a standout dish that complements your Thanksgiving spread. Roasting the sweet potatoes brings out their natural sweetness, while the kale adds a satisfying crunch.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ingredients\"><\/span>Ingredients:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>1 bunch of kale, stems removed and chopped<\/li>\n<li>2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons olive oil<\/li>\n<li>Salt and pepper to taste<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 cup chopped walnuts<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 cup dried cranberries<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 cup feta cheese (optional)<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons maple syrup<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon Dijon mustard<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>What makes this salad so popular is its perfect balance of flavors and textures. The roasted sweet potatoes provide a warm, comforting taste, while the kale offers a fresh crunch. Adding in walnuts and cranberries gives it an extra layer of complexity, and the maple vinaigrette ties everything together with a sweet tang. It\u2019s a beautiful dish that not only looks great on the table but is also healthy and satisfying!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Videos<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/devour-maple-sweet-potato-salad-1760448389.jpg\" alt=\"&quot;Devour&quot; - Maple Sweet Potato Salad\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=e51Nzn3_Zlc\" target=\"_blank\">&quot;Devour&quot; &#8211; Maple Sweet Potato Salad<\/a><br \/><small>(youtube.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/its-loaded-with-roasted-sweet-potatoes-kale-crisp-apple-and-1760448389.jpg\" alt=\"It\u2019s loaded with roasted sweet potatoes, kale, crisp apple, and ...\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/natashaskitchen\/videos\/its-loaded-with-roasted-sweet-potatoes-kale-crisp-apple-and-crunchy-pecans-with-\/1109275647411018\/\" target=\"_blank\">It\u2019s loaded with roasted sweet potatoes, kale, crisp apple, and &#8230;<\/a><br \/><small>(facebook.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/get-in-your-greens-with-this-easy-side-dish-everyone-1760448389.jpg\" alt=\"Get in your greens with this EASY SIDE DISH EVERYONE ...\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DCmMKHYxWeH\/\" target=\"_blank\">Get in your greens with this EASY SIDE DISH EVERYONE &#8230;<\/a><br \/><small>(instagram.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Garlic_Lemon_Sauteed_Kale_with_Pine_Nuts\"><\/span>Garlic Lemon Saut\u00e9ed Kale with Pine Nuts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/6419387\/pexels-photo-6419387.jpeg?w=1000\" alt=\"Garlic Lemon Saut\u00e9ed Kale with Pine Nuts\" title=\"Garlic Lemon Saut\u00e9ed Kale with Pine Nuts\" \/><figcaption align=\"center\"><small>Image by Polina Tankilevitch on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/close-up-shot-of-a-person-holding-a-humnus-bread-6419387\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pexels<\/a><\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:PaleGreen\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sauteed-kale-with-garlic-and-toasted-pine-nuts-1760448385.jpg\" alt=\"Sauteed Kale with Garlic and Toasted Pine Nuts\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/forkfulofplants.com\/sauteed-kale-with-garlic-and-toasted-pine-nuts\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sauteed Kale with Garlic and Toasted Pine Nuts<\/a><\/strong> from Forkful of Plants<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 5 (11 reviews). Total Time: 15 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:Orange\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/lemony-sauteed-kale-with-pine-nuts-1760448385.jpg\" alt=\"Lemony Sauteed Kale with Pine Nuts\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/aggieskitchen.com\/life-lately-and-lemony-sauteed-kale-with-pine-nuts\/\" target=\"_blank\">Lemony Sauteed Kale with Pine Nuts<\/a><\/strong> from Aggie&#039;s Kitchen<\/p>\n<p><small><\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:YellowGreen\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sauteed-kale-with-lemon-and-garlic-1760448385.jpg\" alt=\"Saut\u00e9ed Kale with Lemon and Garlic\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.momskitchenhandbook.com\/uncle-dales-famous-kale\/\" target=\"_blank\">Saut\u00e9ed Kale with Lemon and Garlic<\/a><\/strong> from Mom&#039;s Kitchen Handbook<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 4.8 (6 reviews). Total Time: 11 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"source-note\">Links open in new window. Source: Google.com<\/div>\n<p>This quick and easy side dish features kale saut\u00e9ed in garlic and finished with a squeeze of lemon juice and a sprinkle of toasted pine nuts. It\u2019s a fantastic way to showcase the robust flavor of kale while adding a zesty bright note. The pine nuts add a nutty crunch that complements the tender kale perfectly.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ingredients-2\"><\/span>Ingredients:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>1 bunch of kale, stems removed and chopped<\/li>\n<li>3 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons olive oil<\/li>\n<li>Juice of 1 lemon<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 cup pine nuts<\/li>\n<li>Salt and pepper to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This dish is beloved for its simplicity and amazing flavor. Saut\u00e9ing the kale in olive oil with garlic infuses it with a savory richness, while the lemon juice brightens up the entire dish. Toasting the pine nuts adds an extra layer of flavor and a lovely crunch that makes each bite delightful. It\u2019s a quick recipe that\u2019s sure to impress, making it perfect for your Thanksgiving feast!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Impress your Thanksgiving guests with these two simple yet delicious kale recipes that will elevate your holiday feast and leave everyone asking for seconds.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":435406,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[12],"tags":[19771],"internal_tag":[],"class_list":["post-430145","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-salads","tag-thanksgiving-recipes"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/430145","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=430145"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/430145\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/435406"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=430145"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=430145"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=430145"},{"taxonomy":"internal_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/internal_tag?post=430145"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}