Baked Kale Chips

March 19, 2015

Prep Time: 10 minutes            Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Equipment:
oven
baking
sheet
aluminum
foil
knife
and
cutting
board
measuring
spoons
Servings: 4           Serving Size: ~3/4 cup

Ingredients:
1 bunch kale
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ teaspoon salt

 

Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 275F degrees.
2. Wash and dry the kale thoroughly.
3. Remove the ribs from the kale and tear leaves into 1-­‐½ inch pieces.
4. Spread kale evenly on a baking sheet covered in foil.
5. Toss kale with olive oil until each piece is fully coated and sprinkle with salt.
6. Bake until crisp, ~20 minutes total, flip kale chips after 10 minutes.

 

Variations:
• To reduce calories from fat, try spraying the kale with cooking spray instead of tossing with olive oil before baking.
• How about some BBQ kale chips? Sprinkle kale with 1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon BBQ seasoning before baking (Depending upon the BBQ seasoning you use, you may need to adjust the amount of salt)
• For a cheesy addition, sprinkle 2 tablespoons of cheddar or Parmesan cheese with a pinch of salt and pepper.
• For a zesty flavor, add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or 2 teaspoons of lemon zest along with the salt before baking.
• You can decrease the need for salt and sodium content by adding spices, like garlic powder and onion powder.

Baked Kale Chips.pdf