“Kale Yeah!” Kale Chips

When you hear the word “kale,” what is the first thing that comes to mind? Yuck? Well, if that is the case, I’m here to change that.

I am a sucker for salty snacks like chips or pretzels, but I really wanted to find a healthier alternative. One where I could satisfy my craving, but do so while nourishing my body.

I have tried a few different kale chip recipes, but I think I’ve perfected this one!  Feel free to tweak it to your preference.

Although it is tough to always buy organic foods, kale is one that I recommend you buy organic, especially since is more difficult to clean with its curly leaves.

What you’ll need:

• 1 bunch of kale (organic if you can)
• Sea salt
• Pepper
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Bragg Nutritional Yeast (optional)
• Cookie sheet

Instructions:

1.Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees C.

2. In the meantime, wash the kale & pat it dry afterwards.

3. Cut or pull the kale leaves off of the main stems (my preference is to just tear the kale off the stems).  The pieces should be 1-2 inches wide – but that is really just an estimate, so don’t worry about it being perfect.

4. Next, we are going to drizzle Extra Virgin Olive Oil over the kale leaves. To do this, you either can put the leaves in a medium/large bowl and toss them in the EVOO, or you can place the leaves right onto a cookie sheet, drizzle the EVOO over the leaves, and use your hands to toss and coat the leaves with oil. Personally, I go with the latter to keep it simple and dirty as few dishes as possible (LOL). Use approximately 1 tablespoon of EVOO during this step. It does not need to be exact and feel free to adjust the amount based on the amount of kale leaves you have. The goal is to make sure the chips are oiled evenly -but again, do not worry about perfection.

5. Now that our leaves are coated in oil, spread them out on the cookie sheet so that the leaves are not overlapping each other. If the leaves are overlapping each other, they may not have a chance to get crispy.

6. Add salt and pepper to taste.

7. Optional: Sprinkle Bragg Nutritional Yeast evenly over the kale leaves. It gives the chips a slight cheesy flavor. Tailor the quantity to your preference. (You can find it at most grocery stores or here is a quick link to purchase on Amazon)

8. Place the pan in the oven at 350 degrees and bake for ~10 minutes. I suggest checking at 10 minutes to see how they are cooking. Once crispy, remove from oven and allow to cool.

There you have it! “Kale Yeah, Kale Chips!”

I recommend eating the chips the same day. If you bag them up for another day, they can lose their crispness and just aren’t the same.

I hope you enjoy this simple snack. Enjoy!

simply,

lindsay nicole