I am totally jumping on the band wagon here and I really think you should too! Have you been seeing baked kale chips all over the internet like I have? There's definitely a good reason for the buzz. I finally made some today and I have to say that kale chips are exceptional! They are healthy AND crunchy, which equates to a guiltless snack.
Ever had broccoli rabe? Do you like the taste of dried toasted seaweed? You are in luck!
Totally disgusted? Don't make them! Go away!
Intrigued? DO IT. Come on!
The olive oil and the salt bring the kale to a new level of divinity. I imagine it would be a great topper for a soup or pasta. Apparently it goes really well with popcorn! Check out Stephanie's trick!
I have to buy more kale now, because I ate this entire plate. I did save some for Cooper to try at dinner tonight. Cross your fingers.
It would be very convenient if he loved them! I am pretty sure lots of kids do.
Start by washing a bunch of kale.
Tear the leaves off the stems and put them in a bowl.
Toss the kale with a few glugs of olive oil and sprinkle the kale with salt!
Spread the kale out on a cookie sheet. I put parchment on the bottom of mine for easy cleanup.
350 degrees in the oven...12 minutes later....you have crispy crunchy baked kale!
You will not stop eating it. I swear.
Baked Kale Chips
Print This Recipe(Recipe from thekitchn.com)
- 1 bunch of Kale
- a few glugs of olive oil
- salt
Preheat oven to 350. Tear kale into bite-sized pieces, avoiding the tough inner stalk. Rinse well in water and dry as best you can either in a spinner or on a tea towel. Pour a few glugs of olive oil on a baking sheet and add the kale. Sprinkle with salt and toss gently to evenly distribute the oil and salt, being careful not to toss the kale out of the tray. Place in oven and bake about 10-15 minutes, or until the kale is crisp. Best if eaten warm but not necessary.
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i am totally intrigued. too bad i already went to the store this week or it would in my cart already!
i have seen these everywhere lately too!
hmm, market day is tomorrow.
i love chard too, it's so buttery.
i wonder if chard chips would be worth trying?
I dunno jen! But PLEASE let me know how it goes! It would be great if that works just as well :)
haven't tried it with chard just yet, but i did try these with a little ground mustard. YUM
My hubby and I adore kale chips, but my kids are kinda iffy about them. Great idea - no - brilliant idea to crush them up and sprinkle them on popcorn. That smokey, nuttiness would be perfect on top of popcorn. :)
I'm munching on a seaweed covered rice cake as I read this so I have no doubt that I will love that kale!
OMG! Dana I am totally addicted to those rice cakes! I loooooooooove them! You will love this kale chip recipe fo sho!
They're delicious! Trying drizzle a bit of apple cider vinegar and sprinkles of garlic powder and cayenne on top. It pops in your mouth. Great idea to mix with popcorn!
gonna try these too! your posts make me laugh lady :)
This looks so good! A superfood snack!
You sure know your superfoods, Andrea! :)
ok, i am now officially hooked! i put a bit too much salt on them, but i secretly loved the saltiness. next time, i'll try some spices (maybe even spike! who knows?) to appease my husband. thank you for sharing this! yum, yum, YUM!
I bet cayenne would be super! I can't wait to *play* with the next batch! I am super glad it's a hit in the Craig home. That makes me happy!
I am not a new reader...I guess I'm a lurker, since this is my first comment ;)
A good friend told us about Kale chips last fall & how absolutely tasty they are
Always in need of yummy healthy snacks for our 18 month old, we gave them
a try & not only does he love them, we find them pretty darn delicious too!
I'm always amazed at how something like Kale, with a few easy steps, can be
turned into something so scrumptious!
Btw: a great addition to this "recipe" is grated parmesan! Just toss in the bowl
with the other ingredients & it's soooooo good.
thanks for commenting Nita! I am definitely going to try Parmesan and some smoke paprika! Soo many good ideas out there!
Well,I also tried the "kale chips'and to say the least,they are fantastic.I bought a bunch of organic kale,tried one batch,then the rest.I ate thole whole thing.I used balsamic vinegar and spike to put a little touch of saltiness on..what a wow snack,nutritious and gulit free.Go ahead and try this.You won't be disappointed.
ooh delightful! I have two bunches in my fridge right now to experiment with tomorrow! Balsamic is totally going to be reserved for one bunch. Thanks for the idea Sonia!
You should try it with Lacinato Kale, also known as Tuscan or Dinosaur Kale. Much more wonderful flavor.
This is soooo good! I will be making this again and again. Thanks for the recipe!
i'm so glad you tried it Jenny!! Thanks for letting me know!
mmm I used to make these all the time when I first went vegan. :)
gonna have to try this one, as I can't do potatoes anymore and would love an alternative to have with burgers!
Tracy - I made these last night with dinner and we ate the whole pan! Hubby even liked them! So delicious! Thanks for sharing!
I used kale, mustard greens and collards and tossed in some sesame seeds as well. DELISH!!!
Thanks for the basic recipe, I will be improvising seasonings like garlic, onion, pepper flakes and even some smoke flavoring.
Also, I am going to try different dipping sauces.
I thought these "chips" looked like a great snack idea. But when I tried this recipie the kale just wilted and went flat and not very crispy even after 15 minutes. Any suggestions? thanks
Did you dry them off thoroughly before you put them in the pan? Were they wilty? If you don't dry them off they don't crisp as well!
Thanks Tracy,
Yes, I thought that I had dried them well, but I think that I added too much salt also. They were way too salty tasting for my taste. I also used the kale about 3 days after I had bought it. Maybe it was not as fresh as it should have been. They finally did get more crispy with more time in the oven but I could barely eat them.....I kept getting a bitter, salty taste. Not pleasant at all!
Not sure I want to try these again. Thanks for your feedback!
Sally
Oh no!!! Too much salt can ruin the taste for sure! Kale is a little on the bitter side- the result is like seaweed & broccoli (which I like). Sorry it didn't work out for you :( But thanks for trying!
Easy instructions and great pics. Thanks for both since I tend to need very literal directions to cook anything.
I finally bought a bag of kale and am going to make these tonight. My stomach I'd rumbling just thinking about them!
I made these and they were delicious but how do you store them if you don't eat them all in 1 sitting? i put mine in a bowl with a paper towel over it and it was soggy when i got home. any suggestions? or perhaps the problem was that i used too much oil and salt?
I think the paper towel might have helped keep them moist! Make sure they are super dry and out them in tupperware!
These are great, especially warm. I love adding a little garlic, and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese prior to baking! Yummmmmmm.
I have made these before - to die for. I have been known to eat almost 2#s of kale in on sitting cause of this!
try this: add apple cider vinegar to your oil. Delish!
I also add herbs sometimes too!
Someone gave me a "pizza spice" grinder for Xmas once. It was loaded with italian seasoning & sea salt. I put that on top instead of plain salt and the chips didn't last a day!
Also, using canola instead of olive oil will let you cook them longer. This helps when the kale is extra thick & tough!