Kale Chips!!!

xonophone
xonophone Posts: 474 Member
edited September 21 in Recipes
OMG, a friend of mine gave me a recipe for kale chips, which she swore are better than potato chips, and I must say she was absolutely right! I feel the need to share it with the MFP community and hope someone else enjoys this healthy snack as much as I did. In fact, my husband even enjoyed them so much he insisted I make a second batch....and he hates kale! So here goes:

1 bunch of kale, washed and dried with the mid-rib removed. (I use a salad spinner to dry)
1 TBS olive oil
Kosher salt

Spread the olive oil over a cookie sheet with a basting brush. Press the kale leaves down on the oil, then flip them over and press the opposite side down into the oil. Bake at 325 degrees for approximately 10 minutes, or until the leaves are crispy and dry. Sprinkle with sea salt and enjoy. Easy-peasy!!
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  • abyt42
    abyt42 Posts: 1,358 Member
    Wow. Wow..... I can't believe I'm contemplating going to the store for Kale at 8 PM...... I'm hoping I can hold out until tomorrow!
  • Fancy_Nancy2
    Fancy_Nancy2 Posts: 545 Member
    Sounds good will need to make these for our family vacation.
  • KarenBorter
    KarenBorter Posts: 1,157 Member
    I am FOR SURE going to do this! Do you know the calories? etc? or just enter all the stuff in the food diary?
  • eveunderground
    eveunderground Posts: 236 Member
    I have to try these!!
  • somigliana
    somigliana Posts: 314 Member
    We had kale chips on Sunday night. Yum <3
    I usually use a little balsamic as well to make salt and vinegar kale.
  • xonophone
    xonophone Posts: 474 Member
    I am FOR SURE going to do this! Do you know the calories? etc? or just enter all the stuff in the food diary?

    I jus enter the items individually. I ate the equivalent of 2 cups of raw kale plus 1/2 TBS EVOO, which amounts to approx 120 cals. But they are 120 healthy calories, after all evoo is a good fat and kale is really good for you!
  • amg_89
    amg_89 Posts: 184
    think i could do the same thing with cabbage?
  • KarenBorter
    KarenBorter Posts: 1,157 Member
    I am FOR SURE going to do this! Do you know the calories? etc? or just enter all the stuff in the food diary?

    I jus enter the items individually. I ate the equivalent of 2 cups of raw kale plus 1/2 TBS EVOO, which amounts to approx 120 cals. But they are 120 healthy calories, after all evoo is a good fat and kale is really good for you!

    Awesome thanks! I may be going to the store after work today :)
  • eveunderground
    eveunderground Posts: 236 Member
    I have to try these!!
    omg I just tried these (finally picked up some kale yesterday) and made 2 batches of these and ate them all myself! These are SO good, they totally give you that salty chip fix. I think these are a really good substitute for anyone who likes plain regular salty potato chips...they have a very similar taste.

    I sprinkled a little too much salt on the first batch, also overcooked them slightly (it took less than 10 mins for me) but they were still good! Anyway there's a little trial and error to cooking them right. But totally worth it!
  • brityn
    brityn Posts: 443 Member
    Never have I heard of these, but I'll try anything once....I've had braised kale, but never baked chips (: thanks for the recipe
  • kdiamond
    kdiamond Posts: 3,329 Member
    Bumping this because I finally tried it. I was pleasantly surprised.

    You can adjust/lower calories by using a Misto sprayer with EVOO or just Pam spray.

    Kale is a superfood, so eat up!
  • briteyes
    briteyes Posts: 435 Member
    i've never had kale, but all your posts are making me wanna try because I love chips!
  • cfgordon
    cfgordon Posts: 3
    i've made these and really like them. one tip, make sure the kale is really dry before you roast it or it will just steam and won't be crunchy.
  • TIGHTFANTASTIC
    TIGHTFANTASTIC Posts: 1
    What is Kale and where can I buy it?
  • kdiamond
    kdiamond Posts: 3,329 Member
    You can buy kale at any grocery I believe.

    It is the curly lettuce green that is used as decoration under buffetts and such. Google it for a picture.
  • IAM125lbs
    IAM125lbs Posts: 235 Member
    Bump, I don't know why because I don't like kale but you have me convinced to try it
  • rainbowsmoothie
    rainbowsmoothie Posts: 2 Member
    This is a really great idea. I'm going to try it with spinach, hoping for a similar result. Tried it and it does work with spinach. Yum
  • BaliRun
    BaliRun Posts: 114 Member
    I just bought Kale yesterday after reading a similar recipe on HEALTH magazine: CRISPY TAMARI KALE CHIPS

    - Combine 2 teaspoons olive oil, tamari, and sherry vinegar
    - Toss with 1/2 pound kale (about six cups)
    - Divide kale mixture among 2 shallow baking pans; bake at 425 until crisp and golden (about 15 min)
    - When done sprinkle 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan Cheese.

    Nutrition Facts: Serving size 1 1/2 cups. Calories 84, Fat 4g

    I will try it and post the results... Can't wait
  • think48
    think48 Posts: 366 Member
    Do you bake them on the same cookie sheet that the olive oil is on, or do you put them on a clean cookie sheet?
  • BaliRun
    BaliRun Posts: 114 Member
    OMG.... So I just made and ate the kale chips!!! they taste amazing!!!

    I think the next time I make them (soon) I will turn down the cooking temp a bit. 425 was too hot and some got a little burned. Also I will probably omit the EVOO or use a substitute so I can enjoy more without the guilt of the extra calories!!

    The best part is that it was soooooo quick, it too all but like 10 minutes!!! the longest part was waiting for my over to preheat!!! :wink:
  • teasdino
    teasdino Posts: 228 Member
    THANK YOU:love:
    I had seen a blip about kale chips in a magazine but had not commited to them. Now that another person has said they
    are fantastic I will get them and do them up right! Awesome..thanks again
    jac
  • hopeandj
    hopeandj Posts: 42 Member
    They are delish! And I cook mine just a little bit longer because I like them crunchy/burnt.! You definitely have to try it!!
  • drachford
    drachford Posts: 2 Member
    Olive oil tip:

    One option to get a nice even coating of olive oil on the kale is this:

    After chopping the Kale, place in a large produce or food bag (gallon size?) - if you put a produce bag on the kale at the store, that should do...

    Add your Extra virgin olive oil, spices if any (sea salt) and vinegar if you desire; twist the bag, and shake like hell for a few seconds... this technique tosses the oil and kale evenly, and you don't have to get your pan oily. Then line your baking sheet with foil or parchment, and then bake the chips.

    I have to give credit to my GF friend this tip. It works for all salads & dressings also, and can cut your use of dressings by half!
  • becomingsara
    becomingsara Posts: 205
    BUMP
    Any of you have kids? Have they tried the chips/did they like them?
  • Hannah_Banana
    Hannah_Banana Posts: 1,242 Member
    Tagging for my topics =D
  • xonophone
    xonophone Posts: 474 Member
    Do you bake them on the same cookie sheet that the olive oil is on, or do you put them on a clean cookie sheet?

    Just bake them right on the same cookie sheet! Although I do like the suggestion about shaking the kale in a plastic bag with the oil...keeps the fingers from getting messy :)
  • xonophone
    xonophone Posts: 474 Member
    BUMP
    Any of you have kids? Have they tried the chips/did they like them?

    I don't have kids of my own but I do have a stepson who trusts my cooking and I am dying to get him to try my new "green potato chips" when he stays over one weekend :devil:
  • kayemme
    kayemme Posts: 1,782 Member
    my BiL's 7 year old daughter goes completely ape for them. i just harvested a TON of russian kale from my garden. I'm curious what kinds of kale people are using for this recipe? I am going to try it with the ruskie but i would think it would be better with dinosaur kale or something a little thicker.

    words?
  • kdiamond
    kdiamond Posts: 3,329 Member
    Well my kids wouldn't touch them (they didn't like the looks...I agree they don't look especially appetizing) but my husband thought they were good.

    I used organic green kale. It worked just fine.
  • eveunderground
    eveunderground Posts: 236 Member
    @kayemme: I had no idea there were different types of Kale! I don't know what the kind I used is called, but here's a link to my blog pics of it, maybe you can tell which kind this is:

    http://eveunderground.blogspot.com/2010/10/snack-kale-chips.html
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