In the last two weeks I've seen Kale Chips featured in a magazine article and on a couple of cooking shows. I even found lots of photos of Kale chips on Pinterest like the one at the bottom of the post.
I had to try them -- it sounded so easy and they looked crispy. But you know, whenever you see something in a photo or on t.v. that looks so terrific, and then you try it, it just is no way, no how, nothing like you imagined it should be.
I was determined anyway so I picked up a HUGE bunch of kale and my chip journey began. I have to say it really was as easy as the magazine article stated, and the cooking hosts' instructions were spot on.
Well I'm all for easy and SIMPLE -- break off the leaves from the stalk, wash/rinse and dry, dress them a little and bake.
I made a lot and so I had a half of a try left over. No problem, just wrap them in wax paper and keep them in the fridge for the next day. They stayed crispy, and the next day when I shared them with one of the most picky eater's in the family I was shocked when said she 'loved 'em'. Hey, it's a vegetable, you never know if it'll be a 'like' or 'no thanks', but you should definitely try.
These can be a 'side' with sandwiches or burgers, or just a healthy afternoon snack.
KALE CHIPS
Ingredients
- 4 large kale stalks
- 1-2 TBLS. olive oil (or olive oil spray)
- kosher salt
- chopped garlic (optional)
- This step is optional - saute the finely chopped garlic in olive until softened and the garlic flavors the oil. Add salt/pepper and set aside.
- Wash kale stalks in cold water and dry well.
- Break off the thick leaves from the stalk and place in a bowl.
- Toss the kale leaves with the olive oil mixture (or use the spray and sprinkle with salt/pepper).
- Bake in 425 degree oven for 10-15 minutes or until the leaves are crisp and still green. If you over-bake them the leaves will turn a shade of brown, but they are still good.
ENJOY!
Mangia!
Winelady Cooks
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ReplyDeleteThanks for the invite Matt. I will definitely link up.
ReplyDeleteThis is so well-timed for me. My sweetie and I are doing a 30 day clean diet. Kale chips will work perfectly for us. I'm so excited!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you found this. Good luck with the clean diet. It's a great way to go and you'll feel great too.
DeleteJoanne
I get so much Kale at my CSA veggie share every late summer and I never know what to do with all of it. I will certainly try this. Kale is so good for you! Thanks for sharing! Great to find you through VB!
ReplyDeleteHmmm...I've never had kale in any form, and before reading this post, thought it was more like celery...Learn something new everyday!
ReplyDeleteI will have to try out some kale, and if I'm going to try it out, I can't think of a better way, than as chips!
To be very honest, my daughter makes it but I have never made it myself. It is a super-food and very good for you, it's worth a try.
DeleteMu kids love Kale chips.
ReplyDeleteWow, this looks great! I have been looking for a easy, low cal snack that I can make for myself and the kids! Thanks so much, I love this!!
ReplyDeleteHi Amber & Kathy,
DeleteI hope you enjoy this recipe. I was very surprised the kale turned out so crunchy and tasty. It's a great snack.
Great write up! I will be posting about a Parmesan version. Love the simplicity of this snack!
ReplyDeleteI'll definitely be looking forward to the Parmesan version -- I luv cheese.
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ReplyDeleteSarah @ RecipeLion
Boy, that is easy. We always need an alternative to fries and chips don't we. This is great...thank you!
ReplyDeleteI will be makeing these really soon thans for sharing
ReplyDeleteSo easy, healthy and delicious. Thanks for being a part of the YBR :)
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