Kalyn’s Kitchen Picks: Organic Baby Kale
Ready-to-eat organic baby kale that comes in a tub is a great product for anyone who doesn’t like the big leaves of kale or is trying to eat more greens! And I especially love this product to use in salads with Kale and this post has more than 25 recipes where you can use baby kale!
This Organic Baby Kale is one of those products that made me want to jump up and down and squeal with joy when first I spotted it in the grocery store years ago. And years later I am still buying it often so it definitely deserves to be honored as one of my Kalyn’s Kitchen Picks!
My love for kale is well documented on the blog, and although I don’t mind prepping bunches of kale, this mix of ready-to-use baby kale is so perfect for the raw kale salads that definitely help me to eat more kale. And this 5 oz. package is also just the amount of kale I need when I’m making some kind of egg bake, breakfast casserole, or soup with kale.
And for anyone who’s not really a fan of kale, the baby kale leaves are definitely milder in flavor than the larger ribs of dark green kale, so people who aren’t fans of kale in general might like this milder version.
Tips for using baby kale in recipes:
When I’m making a salad with baby kale I often pick off the larger stems. If the kale is even the slightest bit wilted when I go to use it, I like to crisp it in a salad spinner in ice cold water for about 10 minutes, then spin dry. If you’re using organic baby kale in a cooked recipe, it would cook a little more quickly than bigger stalks of kale, so adjust the cooking time if needed.
Kale Salad Recipes that can use Organic Baby Kale:
- Lemon Parmesan Kale Salad
- Kale and Red Cabbage Slaw
- Ground Beef Taco Salad with Kale, Tomatoes, and Avocado
- Kale and Apple Salad
- Caesar Salad with Kale, Romaine, and Shaved Parmesan
- Kale Pasta Salad
- Orzo Salad with Chickpeas and Kale
- Kale and Arugula Salad
Soup Recipes that can use Organic Baby Kale
- Slow Cooker Turkey Soup with Kale and Sweet Potatoes
- Instant Pot Sausage and Kale Soup
- Turkey Kale Soup with Mushrooms and Butternut Squash
- Butternut Squash Kale Soup
- White Bean and Kale Soup
Breakfast Recipes that can use Organic Baby Kale:
- Kale and Feta Breakfast Casserole
- Sausage, Kale, and Mozzarella Egg Bake
- Artichoke, Kale, and Ricotta Pie
- Green Eggs and Ham
- Kale and Mozzarella Egg Bake
- Kale and Cheese Omelette for Two
- Power Greens Egg Skillet
- Kale and Red Onion Savory Breakfast
- Kale, Mushroom, and Cheese Breakfast Casserole
More Recipes Ideas for Organic Baby Kale:
- Lemon Parmesan Pasta with Greens
- Spaghetti with Sausage and Kale
- Twice-Baked Spaghetti Squash with Kale
- Sausage and Kale Mock Lasagna Casserole
- Baked Kale Chips with Salt and Vinegar
More About Kalyn’s Kitchen Picks:
I purchased this Organic Baby Kale myself and the company has no idea that I’m writing about their product. All items featured as Kalyn’s Kitchen Picks are things I happily buy over and over, and because I want readers to know that my opinions are completely unbiased, I don’t accept review products from the many companies who offer to send them to me. You can see the complete list of products I’ve chosen at Kalyn’s Kitchen Picks.
32 Comments on “Kalyn’s Kitchen Picks: Organic Baby Kale”
I was just blogging on my site about this baby kale and saw yours. Thank you for all of the great recipes!!
Megan
I have a recipe for an Italian potato soup that this would be delicious in. I'll have to see if i can find it in my area.
Jenn, will have to check for it at Winco here.
Kelly, I just made something with it today!
I can see you squealing over this! I buy this too and yep — it's so easy to just add it to whatever I want. Nice collection of dishes there, Kalyn!
Saw it at Winco yesterday. Made me a happy girl. Although it didn't look like the popularity had caught on since most of it was close to the use by date. Hope it catches on and sticks around.
Thanks Kim, but unfortunately I don't have CNBC.
Kalyn – I love your recipes and have been following you for years.
I know you are a big fan of Costco.
CNBC is airing a special, the Costco Craze on 4/26. Be sure to tune in!
– Kim
Louise, forgot to say, enter "quinoa" into the search in the upper right to see all the recipes I've posted with quinoa. (And there is a new one coming later today!)
Amber, this is a great way to get more kale.
Joanne, sounds like I need to look for the kale blends at Whole Foods, thanks!
Louise, I think you could make the rice and kale with quinoa, but adjust for the shorter cooking time for quinoa and the kale would need to be pre-cooked longer as well.
Shirley, only one of my stores carries it as well. 🙁
Catherine, what a find!
Karen, thanks. I talk about why I don't provide nutritional information in the FAQ.
Hello!! I just love love your blog! I came across the same baby kales product last week for the first time and you will never guess where… The .99 cent store!! Ha!! I was secretly squeeling as well! We use a ton of kale in smoothies. I have 3 little ones who love their green smoothie of kale, fruit and 1/4 a lime.
I found these Baby Kales recently at Whole Foods in Oakville, Ontario. Very convenient to use and a lighter flavor than regular kale. It's like comparing baby spinach to regular spinach. Thanks for the inspiring many inspiring recipes! Would love to see more nutritional information on your recipes ( such as fibre, fat, protein, carbohydrates) I am a lifetime weight watchers member and it would be helpful to convert some of your recipes to their Points + system.
Hello! I'm new to your blog and just love love it! I just found the same baby kales at, get ready, the.99 cent store last week!!! I did a happy dance too. It was the first time for me seeing this product. We have 3 picky eaters at home so I do kale smoothies with 1/4 lime and fruit and they love every drop.
Oh, I want that those baby kales! My local store stopped carrying Earthbound Farms. 🙁 I will be looking for this product, Kalyn–thanks!
Shirley
Hi Kalyn,
Can Quinoa be substituted in your Creole-Spiced Rice and Kale dish? I love kale and trying to find some recipes to use quinoa. What other recipes can you suggest using quinoa?
Louise
There are a few mixes like this at whole foods that i LOVE. They also have a power mix with swiss chard, kale, mustard greens, collards, etc. It's great!
Oh wow! If I could find this I would use kale much more often. I'll keep an eye out for it. Thaks Kalyn!
Glad you like the recipes!
What a great list of kale recipes! I have tried Earthbound Farms before I believe, will have to check them out.
Betsy, I think we need to start lobbying the Utah Costco stores to carry it!
Hi Kalyn! I've been buying this almost weekly at our local Utah Whole Foods stores! Love it! I wish our Costco's carried it in the big box!
Pam I buy the arugula often as well!
This is wonderful!!! I love their arugula, use it all the time.
Deb I would be so excited if I found it at my Costco. Haven't seen it yet, but I think I will ask them about it.
Hi, Kalyn. I got a huge bag of Earthbound baby kales @ Costco last week. I was so happy to see it! A one and a half lb bag is $4.79! That's a lot of baby kale! I just hope they continue to carry it.
Thanks Heidi. Will have to look for it at Whole Foods here.
Hi,all,
Whole Foods in Louisville also carry the baby kales and like you, Kalyn I love them. So tender and easy to add to a salad.
Lydia, it is so handy!
Kale is my 2012 vegetable-to-use-more-often, so I'm definitely going to ask my local market to get this mix.
Kathy, just went to the store and they were on sale 2/$5 today! Love this product.
I'll be on the lookout for it! Cleaning greens is one of my least favorite kitchen tasks so I don't mind going for the pre-cut stuffed, and I like Earthbound Farm. I also like getting the pre-cut greens at Trader Joe's.
Debbie, thanks so much (comments like that really make my day!) And I'm glad to hear of another store that carries this. That's two of us who were jumping up and down!
Just wanted to say that I found your blog through Pinterest and I ADORE it. You have the most amazing recipes. I have made 3 of them and loved them all. THanks for all your hard work.
PS- I almost jumped up and down with excitement when I say Earthbound Kale show up at Meijer. YAY for veggies!! 🙂