kale substitutes

13 substitutes · avg score 7.5 · Hearty, dark green cruciferous leafy vegetable with sturdy, slightly bitter, earthy leaves. Used raw in massaged salads and smoothies, roasted into crispy chips, sauteed, braised, or added to soups, pastas, and stews.

quick swaps (averaged across uses)

01

Brussels Sprouts

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Crisp up in oven for similar nuttiness

02

Escarole

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Sturdier, holds up in long cooking

03

Mustard Greens

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Sturdy, less spicy, add pinch of mustard

04

Turnip Greens

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Sturdy green, works braised or sauteed

05

Arugula

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Peppery bite, best raw or lightly wilted

06

Beet Greens

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Earthy mild flavor, wilt faster than kale

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