Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Nutritious and Delicious Kale Chips

These are so awesome that you won't want a potato chip again!  They are super easy to make and are a healthy alternative to traditional chips.
For a large serving of these, you are looking at about 60 calories, less than 3g of fat (check you olive oil for specifics) and Zero cholest!  Want to know what else is great about kale?  Check this link out! Nutritional value of Kale

Prep time on these is about 10 minutes.  Baking time (with my oven) is 13 minutes.  They cool immediately.

1 large or extra large bunch of kale - rinsed and dried
Olive Oil (as desired - around 1 T)
Seasonings desired (Endless possibilities here!)
I used McCormick's Mediterranean Spiced Sea Salt blend which has Garlic, Oregano and Basil on one batch and Artisan Sea Salt, garlic powder and parmsan cheese on the second batch. 

You'll need a large bowl, cutting board and sharp knife (unless you prefer to tear the leaves), cookie sheet and parchment paper.

Prep work
Preheat oven to 350 farenheit.  Use this temp for the first batch and adjust from there.  I ended up with 325 working best in my oven.

Cut or tear leaves from the center rib and then create smaller pieces.  I like bite-sized pieces myself.

Place pieces in large bowl and drizzle on the olive oil.  Toss well until all pieces are evenly coated with a very thin layer of oil.  You don't want them dripping, just nice and glossy.
mmm looks yummy just like this!
Arrange pieces on parchment paper lined cookie sheet and sprinkle with seasonings of your choice.

Mediterranean Spiced Sea Salt

 
Parmesan, Garlic and Sea Salt





















Pop them in the oven for 10-15 minutes (mine was 13 minutes at 325) and you've got Kale Chips!
Better get you some - they won't last long!!!

Enjoy!

2 comments:

  1. I've done this in a teeny way, with spinach to put on salads. Never thought of this, though, and I'm gonna try it this weekend. Yum. Kale is mega-super food.

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