Are you looking to add some crunch to your day in a satisfying healthy way? Well have I got the thing for you. Often we buy overly processed, too salty tasteless snack foods. Have you ever tried kale chips? They have been all the rage for some time now. When roasted in the oven kale takes on a crunch that will satisfy any kind of crunchy cravings. They are a bit delicate and not really meant for dipping. You can use a spoon for that.
This leafy green has tons of nutrients. I love it lightly steamed, sauteed and as a bed for a big hunk of salmon. If you have experienced this veggie and found it wasn’t your thing I bet these chips could convert you. I take ‘em on the road too. Better than bags of processed stuff.
Roasted Kale Chips
NOTES:
- You can add more nutrients and a cheesy flavor with Nutritional Yeast. Sprinkle some on before you bake.
- These are best straight out of the oven. You can still munch on them later, store in a paper bag to keep chips dry and crispy.
- Sometimes parts of the chips might appear soggy after baking, still pull them out of the oven before they burn. They will crisp up when left out uncovered for a few hours.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 bunch organic Kale
- Olive Oil Spray
- Garlic Salt or Sea Salt
- Smoked Paprika or any other spice you like! (Cumin, Curry Powder, Garam Masala, Chinese 5 Spice, Herbs de Provence, Thyme, Oregano, etc…)
METHOD
Preheat oven to 350˚F with the rack in the middle. Rinse kale & dry it well in a salad spinner or blot with paper towels. Trim leafy parts from stem and tear leaves into bite sized pieces. Spray leafs lightly with olive oil or cooking spray. Season with salt and/or spices according to taste. You will not need as much salt as you might think. Arrange pieces in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for about 10 to 15 minutes or until crisp. Turn a few times with tongs while to ensure an even crispiness on both sides. Your chips should come out crispy and slightly browned on the edges. Once they start browning they burn quickly so be sure watch them carefully. Adjust seasoning if desired.
Kale Chip Recipe Links
- Baked Kale Chips Use Real Butter
- Chocolate Coconut Kale Chips Love Veggies and Yoga
- Krispy Kale Chips Kt’s Kitchen
- Kale Chips Dine and Dish
- Popcorn with Kale Chips Selfish Vegan
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I have to try these. Great healthy snack!
I love kale chips! I need to make them again soon — everyone loved them! Great picture, I love it!
The last time I did kale chips I burnt them. Haven’t tried them since…
Kale chips are amazing!! I love their crunch and so does my husband. He even said he’d eat them instead of potato chips. Truly tasty and beneficial superfood, prefect for healthy eating.
Hope your ski trip was fun!
Kale chips def. kick butt! They’re so easy to make, unlike if you were to actually make your own potato chips. Yum!
I love kale chips, and it’s been too long since I made them! I like to sprinkle a little parm cheese on top before cooking…so good! That’s a great tip about storing them in a paper bag, I always wondered if they would stay crispy!
Kale Chips…girl. TRY these, please. They are one of my best recipes, the nooch (nutritional yeast) gives them a cheezy but vegan taste..OMG, like butttttah going down.
here
http://www.loveveggiesandyoga.com/2009/10/highlights-of-week-raw-vegan-kale-chips.html
or here
http://www.loveveggiesandyoga.com/2009/10/raw-vegan-kale-chips.html
Same concept, 2nd link gives you a slightly smaller batch. No dehydrator? Low oven 2ooF, watch like a hawk, flipping every 15 mins as necessary.
Thank you soooo much for the yoga retreat linkage and yes, I cannot wait to do the interview, you’re the best, Marla!!!! And I hope you’re enjoying TRde.
xoxo
My son’s girlfriend made these awhile ago. They were really good. I have some kale in the veggie bin. I’m going to try this tonight. Thanks!
I’ve been making these a LOT- – I really love the flavor of kale, and my toddler loves them!
oooh I wish I could find kale for sale in Aust – they look so good!
I’ve never had them, but I keep seeing them on various Ten in ’10 posts! Will have to give them a shot. Will your kids eat these?
Oh yum. I sure do love my kale chips. : )
That looks completely yummy and satisfying!!Hope this would be healthy snacks..Thanks for the complement..
I’ve tried to make these a few times with different recipes but they never seem to come out well! I’ll have to try yours…maybe I’ll have better luck : )
xo
Jocelyn
I’ve been meaning to try these for forever. Love kale already; these can only be lovelier!
Did these over the weekend. YUMMERS!
I’ve tried this once and it didn’t go so well, but you and all your other kale-chip-responders have reminded me to try again!
I made these today! The problem was that I didn’t watch it very carefully so one batch kind of tasted like ash ^-^
Lily: Sorry to read you burnt a batch of kale chips. Yup, you do need to watch them carefully towards the end of baking time. Once they get crispy they should get pulled out of the oven. You can always throw them back in a bit.
I’ve learned if you take them out of the oven and they are still a little soft, they usually crisp up once they cool down. I’ve burned a few batches in my day (to the comment above me).
Kale chips have changed my life. My kids love them, my husband loves them, I love them. They are the perfect side to a black bean burger. I sometimes wonder…can one eat too much kale? I’m being serious…
Aggie, you are so right! I baked a batch in Telluride this weekend & they were not crisping up as quickly as I would have liked. In order not to burn them I took them out of the oven a bit soggy. Thought they were gonna end up in the trash. In a few hours they were perfectly crisp & thankfully not burnt at all. I will add this to the notes in the post. “Can one eat too much Kale?” I thought the same thing…..probably not as long as it is organic.
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