Crispy Kale Chips recipe - low calorie high nutrition

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  • HiKaren
    HiKaren Posts: 1,306 Member
    Baked Kale Chips
    photo: http://www.eatingrules.com/2010/08/baked-kale-chips/

    Ingredients
    2 cups kale leaves
    1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
    several pinches sea salt

    Instructions
    1. Wash and dry the kale. Tear or cut the leaves into pieces, cutting out the tough center stem.
    2. Toss the leaves with the olive oil, and then sprinkle on a few pinches of sea salt.
    3. Lay the leaves on a cookie sheet (see pic below) and bake at 350°F for about 10 minutes. Careful, though: If you bake them too briefly they won’t get crispy, but go too long and they’ll be burned. Check them at 9 minutes, and if they’re not crispy yet, give them a couple more minutes and check again. You may need to pull some out sooner than others.
    4. enjoy!
    Thanks! :smile:
  • jmlosingit
    jmlosingit Posts: 61 Member
    Thanks!!
  • lauren3382
    lauren3382 Posts: 372 Member
    saving to try later!
  • anifani4
    anifani4 Posts: 457 Member
    When I first heard about kale chips I thought they'd be wonderful. I use kale in my veggie soup and smoothies. But the chips were not even edible IMO. They were in the oven way longer than the recipe said and never did get to what I would call crisp. They were somewhat dried but very tough...not light and crispy like a chip at all. My sister suggested that perhaps I need to use a different variety of kale. She grows 3 or 4 kinds in her garden (alas in California...across the country from me). I've only ever seen the one kind here...a dark greyish green and the leaves are quite thick. Until I can locate another variety..perhaps this summer at farmer markets... I won't be trying it again.
  • safranita
    safranita Posts: 48 Member
    Love kale chips! Before I bake them I toss them in a little balsamic or red wine vinegar and a touch of olive oil and they taste like salt and vinegar potato chips! Delicious!

    That's another great suggestion. Thanks!
  • safranita
    safranita Posts: 48 Member
    bump!! I have some Kale that I tried to put in my protein shake this morning, BAD IDEA!!! My Ninja did a pretty good job chopping it up, but I could still feel it?!?! DIdn't really care for it!!

    Do you think you'll try Kale chips? I've made them with the olive oil spray and even without salt, I think it's pretty tasty.
  • safranita
    safranita Posts: 48 Member
    Love Kale and Love Kale Chips! Kale is Always a must have at home at all times! I never run out!

    Do you use fresh? I thought I'd be "clever" and bought Trader Joe's frozen - beautiful picture of kale leaves on the front, but inside totally chopped up kale! Whoops - won't really work for the chips.. :(
  • safranita
    safranita Posts: 48 Member
    I always think about buying kale, but then never do. This recipe may help me remember :)

    Please share how you prepare it and how you like it after you try the recipe, okay?
  • shaunap3
    shaunap3 Posts: 206 Member
    I've made some trying various seasonings. Teriyaki/soy sauce (amino acids are a healthier alternative), granulated garlic, cumin. SO GOOD and so many options! I do suggest eating them right away, though. I made a huge batch but it didn't keep well, even a few hours later. They just got soft a tough.
  • shaunap3
    shaunap3 Posts: 206 Member
    When I first heard about kale chips I thought they'd be wonderful. I use kale in my veggie soup and smoothies. But the chips were not even edible IMO. They were in the oven way longer than the recipe said and never did get to what I would call crisp. They were somewhat dried but very tough...not light and crispy like a chip at all. My sister suggested that perhaps I need to use a different variety of kale. She grows 3 or 4 kinds in her garden (alas in California...across the country from me). I've only ever seen the one kind here...a dark greyish green and the leaves are quite thick. Until I can locate another variety..perhaps this summer at farmer markets... I won't be trying it again.

    I would also suggest trying another variety if you ever get a chance. The kind I get has very intricately ribbed leaves and isn't very thick. It worked perfectly for the chips. I actually overcooked the first batch because they got crispy much faster than I expected.
  • roxazaloah
    roxazaloah Posts: 28
    I don't eat kale a whole lot (I probably should since I love leafy greens esp. fresh ones), but I ought to try this ... YUM! Thanks for sharing!!!
  • boboff
    boboff Posts: 129 Member
    I am going to try these on Friday with a home made ministrone soup, kind of like a crouton topping thing, if it works I may well experiment further.

    Great Idea! Thank you OP
  • jrbtsn
    jrbtsn Posts: 16
    bump for future reference:smile:
  • squishyjenn
    squishyjenn Posts: 245 Member
    Bump to make later.
  • safranita
    safranita Posts: 48 Member
    I don't eat kale a whole lot (I probably should since I love leafy greens esp. fresh ones), but I ought to try this ... YUM! Thanks for sharing!!!

    You're welcome - please let us know how it goes after you make and enjoy them!
  • safranita
    safranita Posts: 48 Member
    I am going to try these on Friday with a home made ministrone soup, kind of like a crouton topping thing, if it works I may well experiment further.

    Great Idea! Thank you OP

    You're welcome and thank you for sharing. Your Friday meal sounds amazing.
  • cherchechristine
    cherchechristine Posts: 84 Member
    Baked Kale Chips
    photo: http://www.eatingrules.com/2010/08/baked-kale-chips/

    Ingredients
    2 cups kale leaves
    1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
    several pinches sea salt

    Instructions
    1. Wash and dry the kale. Tear or cut the leaves into pieces, cutting out the tough center stem.
    2. Toss the leaves with the olive oil, and then sprinkle on a few pinches of sea salt.
    3. Lay the leaves on a cookie sheet (see pic below) and bake at 350°F for about 10 minutes. Careful, though: If you bake them too briefly they won’t get crispy, but go too long and they’ll be burned. Check them at 9 minutes, and if they’re not crispy yet, give them a couple more minutes and check again. You may need to pull some out sooner than others.
    4. enjoy!
    bump
  • safranita
    safranita Posts: 48 Member
    I don't eat kale a whole lot (I probably should since I love leafy greens esp. fresh ones), but I ought to try this ... YUM! Thanks for sharing!!!

    hope you enjoy!
  • boboff
    boboff Posts: 129 Member
    I tried these with Savoy cabbage as couldn't get Kale, they were a bit of a faff, and not that good!

    Will try again with Kale when I see it!
  • safranita
    safranita Posts: 48 Member
    You're welcome! :happy:
    Baked Kale Chips
    photo: http://www.eatingrules.com/2010/08/baked-kale-chips/

    Ingredients
    2 cups kale leaves
    1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
    several pinches sea salt

    Instructions
    1. Wash and dry the kale. Tear or cut the leaves into pieces, cutting out the tough center stem.
    2. Toss the leaves with the olive oil, and then sprinkle on a few pinches of sea salt.
    3. Lay the leaves on a cookie sheet (see pic below) and bake at 350°F for about 10 minutes. Careful, though: If you bake them too briefly they won’t get crispy, but go too long and they’ll be burned. Check them at 9 minutes, and if they’re not crispy yet, give them a couple more minutes and check again. You may need to pull some out sooner than others.
    4. enjoy!
    Thanks! :smile:
  • safranita
    safranita Posts: 48 Member
    Thanks!!

    You're very welcome!
  • Strivingforhealth12
    Strivingforhealth12 Posts: 98 Member
    I make kale chips almost every week. My recipe calls for 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar. I like them baked well done, almost brown. Mmmm!
  • Focusedjessy
    Focusedjessy Posts: 114 Member
    I make mine using coconut oil and love them. I also add onion powder and garlic powder. I had my boyfriend try them and he wasn't impressed. Lol atleast he tried.
  • Bejede
    Bejede Posts: 191 Member
    Bump!
  • IzzyBooNZ1
    IzzyBooNZ1 Posts: 1,289 Member
    bumping cos I just bought my first ever bag of kale and I wanna try this !

    Would kale chips be ok next day?? Or are they more cook and then eat straightaway ? thanks !
  • OkaNekko
    OkaNekko Posts: 33 Member
    Hubby won't eat kale. I will have to try this out and see if I can change that. Thanks.
  • Alarista
    Alarista Posts: 77 Member
    bump
  • cicisiam
    cicisiam Posts: 491 Member
    Time to try Kale again. Thank you:flowerforyou:
    Baked Kale Chips
    photo: http://www.eatingrules.com/2010/08/baked-kale-chips/

    Ingredients
    2 cups kale leaves
    1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
    several pinches sea salt

    Instructions
    1. Wash and dry the kale. Tear or cut the leaves into pieces, cutting out the tough center stem.
    2. Toss the leaves with the olive oil, and then sprinkle on a few pinches of sea salt.
    3. Lay the leaves on a cookie sheet (see pic below) and bake at 350°F for about 10 minutes. Careful, though: If you bake them too briefly they won’t get crispy, but go too long and they’ll be burned. Check them at 9 minutes, and if they’re not crispy yet, give them a couple more minutes and check again. You may need to pull some out sooner than others.
    4. enjoy!
  • rvhorsburgh
    rvhorsburgh Posts: 53 Member
    A healthy sub for my beloved chips - I will try Wednesday.
  • carryingon
    carryingon Posts: 609 Member
    Bump is a way to save the thread in your profile for later :) It also is a way to bump it to the top of the list....

    Edit is to say that this is an answer to a question by the op!

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