01
Brussels Sprouts
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Crisp up in oven for similar nuttiness
10.0
gluten-free kale
substitute.
13 gluten-free substitutes for kale — top pick Brussels Sprouts at 100% function match.
all substitutes on this page are gluten-free
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02
Escarole
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Sturdier, holds up in long cooking
10.0
03
Mustard Greens
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Sturdy, less spicy, add pinch of mustard
10.0
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04
Turnip Greens
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Sturdy green, works braised or sauteed
10.0
05
Arugula
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Peppery bite, best raw or lightly wilted
10.0
06
Beet Greens
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Earthy mild flavor, wilt faster than kale
10.0
07
Chard
10.01:1
Earthy rainbow stems with tender leaves; cooks at same speed, remove thick ribs for even wilting
10.0
08
Broccoli
7.51 cup : 1 cup
Similar nutrients, works sauteed or steamed
7.5
09
Spinach
7.51 cup : 1 cup
Heartier texture, remove tough stems
7.5
10
Cabbage
7.51 cup : 1 cup
Shred finely, holds up in cooking
7.5
11
Lettuce
5.03/4 cup : 1 cup
Heartier texture, massage with oil for raw use
5.0
12
Swiss Chard
0.01 cup : 1 cup
Cooks faster, reduce heat time by 2 min
0.0
13
Bok Choy
0.01 1/4 cup : 1 cup
Use leafy tops; stalks add crunch
0.0
pitfalls to avoid
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Mustard Greens: Spicier mustard bite than mild kale
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Arugula: Peppery bite; not as mild as kale
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Beet Greens: Thinner leaves wilt much faster than kale
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Broccoli: Florets have different mouthfeel than leafy kale
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Spinach: Much more delicate — wilts in seconds
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Lettuce: Much softer and more delicate than tough kale
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Lettuce: Wilts instantly under heat; not for long cooking
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Swiss Chard: Thinner leaves cook faster; reduce time by 2 min