Kale chips

Baked kale chips
Recipe credit

Inspired by Oregon State University’s Crunchy Baked Kale Chips (September 2018; Food Hero)

About this recipe

Serves
6
Serving size
1/2 cup
Time to make
20 minutes preparation; 15 minutes cook time
Special criteria

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch fresh kale (about 8 cups prepared)
  • 1 tablespoon canola or olive oil
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Wash kale leaves.
  3. Cut the leaves off the thick stem. Dry the leaves by wiping with paper towels or coffee filters. Discard the stems.
  4. Tear or cut the kale into bite-sized pieces. Place in a large bowl.
  5. Drizzle oil over the kale and toss to coat well.
  6. Place the kale leaves onto baking sheet.
  7. Sprinkle with salt.
  8. Bake until edges brown (about 10-15 minutes).
  9. Serve while hot.

Tips and variations

  • Kale chips are a surprising way to serve kale. They meet the craving for something salty and crunchy and are a lot healthier than potato chips or other similar snacks.
  • Consider sprinkling kale chips for added crunch on garden salads or soups.
  • Cooled kale chips may get a little soggy but they are still edible. Add leftover kale chips to scrambled eggs, soups, or pizzas.

Nutritional info

Calories
60
Total fat
3 g
Saturated fat
0 g
Cholesterol
0 mg
Sodium
290 mg
Total carbohydrates
8 g
Dietary fiber
2 g
Protein
4 g
Total sugar
0 g