The next time you get a crunchy, salty craving you might try making kale chips.
They are so easy to make and tasty it’s almost ridiculous. You simply tear a bunch of kale into bite sized pieces, coat in oil and seasoning, and bake for about 15 minutes. If you’ve signed up for a CSA (community supported agriculture) share this summer you’ll thank me in a few weeks when kale starts to arrive by the bagful.
The great thing about kale chips is you can play around with flavorings. Try adding a dash of cumin or garlic salt. Or you can use a seasoned oil. I have some Australian macadamia nut oil in my cupboard and this ended up being a delicious choice. I also toasted some sesame seeds and sprinkled them on top. I recommend a crunchy salt like sea salt or kosher salt for added texture.
Serve kale chips either as a novel snack or as a side to a vegetarian meal. I added my kale chips to a dinner of Parmesan-flavored couscous, mixed with steamed asparagus, sun dried tomatoes, and topped with slivered almonds. Any leftover kale chips can be crumbled and added to salads or soups as a flavor boost.
See? Bet you didn’t think you’d be craving kale chips!
Baked Kale Chips
1 bunch of kale, washed, and shredded into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Toss kale in oil, spread on baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt (and other seasonings, if desired).
Bake for 10-15 until crispy, but not brown. Add to a serving bowl, sprinkle with sesame seeds.
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Hi Kendra! What a great idea. My issue is that I buy kale and no one else in my family wants to eat it so it gets hard to use up. This might just convince the kids to eat it…
It’s really delish!! Let me know if it works.
What an awesome AND easy idea! May I suggest that you use HimalaSalt pink salt? I got mine from Sustainable Sourcing (here’s their website:https://secure.sustainablesourcing.com ), and it has been a tastebud awakening experience—the flavor is SO much better than ordinary salt. Thanks so much for posting this FUN summer recipe. I’ve been looking for recipes for my daughter (recently diagnosed pre-diabetic/insulin resistant), and this one would really fit the bill. KEEPER!!!
I love love love kale chips! I just discovered them a couple months ago when I wanted to switch to a healthier diet, and they have become one of my most favorite snacks. Yum yum!
I’m definitely going to give these a try!
Thank you!
My wife and I love these. So yummy.