It’s pretty easy to keep this leafy green superfood on hand.

That probably has you askingcan you freeze kale?

Learn the secrets to preserving kaleand how to use your frozen kale in recipes.

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Can You Freeze Kale?

Yes, kale does just fine in the freezer.

After the six-month point, it may start to lose quality and flavor.

Kale Smoothie With Pineapple and Banana

Christopher Baker

So wash (and dry) kale thoroughly, then prep it by chopping and removing any tough stems.

Drain the leaves and let them dry thoroughly before you freeze them.

Your best bet is a zipper bag made for the freezer.

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Christopher Testani

(Kale salads, for instance, work best with fresh kale.)

Want a recipe that’ll make great use of your frozen kale?

Here it’s paired with pineapple and banana for a healthy boost of fruits and veggies.

Smoky Kale Chips Recipe

Jennifer Causey

Kale and Goat Cheese Frittata

Frittatas are the perfect any-time-of-day dish.

Using frozen kale and frozen bananas will give it a more shake-like consistency.

Kale adds a bold punch of color to a pretty yellow lentil soup.

Kale and Goat Cheese Frittata

Greg DuPree

Pan-Roasted Steak with Creamed Kale

Christopher Testani

When preparing this recipe for Bucatini With Kale and Ricotta, you can substitute spaghetti for bucatini, but we really love the way the hollow tubes soak up olive oil and extra flavor.

Greg DuPree

Kale-Apple Smoothie

Kale and Mushroom Skillet Pizza

Christopher Testani

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Greg DuPree