# What combines with kale?

Kale pairs best with garlic, grapeseed oil, kosher salt and olive oil. See all 32 ingredients that combine with kale, ranked from good to made for each other.

Kale is a type of leafy green vegetable that is popular in many cuisines. It can be cooked and used in salads, soups, and stews. Kale pairs well with other vegetables, such as carrots, potatoes, and chickpeas. It can also be paired with meats, such as chicken, lamb, and beef. Kale also pairs well with spices, such as cumin, coriander, and turmeric.

## Flavour notes

- **Season:** autumn, spring
- **Taste:** bitter, sweet
- **Intensity:** moderate
- **Weight:** heavy
- **Techniques:** blanch, boil, braise, sauté, steam, stir-fry
- **Botanical relatives:** broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, collard greens, kohlrabi

## Classic partners (strength 3 of 4)

- [garlic](https://whatcombines.com/with/garlic.md)
- [grapeseed oil](https://whatcombines.com/with/grapeseed_oil.md)

## Reliable matches (strength 2 of 4)

- [kosher salt](https://whatcombines.com/with/kosher_salt.md)
- [olive oil](https://whatcombines.com/with/olive_oil.md)
- [onions](https://whatcombines.com/with/onions.md)
- [thyme](https://whatcombines.com/with/thyme.md)

## Also good with (strength 1 of 4)

- [autumn](https://whatcombines.com/with/autumn.md)
- [bay leaf](https://whatcombines.com/with/bay_leaf.md)
- [bitterness](https://whatcombines.com/with/bitterness.md)
- [black pepper](https://whatcombines.com/with/black_pepper.md)
- [cheddar cheese](https://whatcombines.com/with/cheddar_cheese.md)
- [chicken liver](https://whatcombines.com/with/chicken_liver.md)
- [chorizo](https://whatcombines.com/with/chorizo.md)
- [cream](https://whatcombines.com/with/cream.md)
- [ginger](https://whatcombines.com/with/ginger.md)
- [nutmeg](https://whatcombines.com/with/nutmeg.md)
- [oregano](https://whatcombines.com/with/oregano.md)
- [pancetta](https://whatcombines.com/with/pancetta.md)
- [parmesan cheese](https://whatcombines.com/with/parmesan_cheese.md)
- [pasta](https://whatcombines.com/with/pasta.md)
- [pork](https://whatcombines.com/with/pork.md)
- [portuguese cuisine](https://whatcombines.com/with/portuguese_cuisine.md)
- [potatoes](https://whatcombines.com/with/potatoes.md)
- [red wine vinegar](https://whatcombines.com/with/red_wine_vinegar.md)
- [savory](https://whatcombines.com/with/savory.md)
- [shallots](https://whatcombines.com/with/shallots.md)
- [sour cream](https://whatcombines.com/with/sour_cream.md)
- [soy sauce](https://whatcombines.com/with/soy_sauce.md)
- [sugar](https://whatcombines.com/with/sugar.md)
- [sweet potatoes](https://whatcombines.com/with/sweet_potatoes.md)
- [tomatoes](https://whatcombines.com/with/tomatoes.md)
- [white pepper](https://whatcombines.com/with/white_pepper.md)

Source: https://whatcombines.com/with/kale