I saw Gwyneth Paltrow talking about her new cookbook on Ellen one day and the recipe she was demonstrating was kale chips. I'd heard people mention them before, I just never paid attention or had any desire to make them. Since Toby was developing an addiction to potato chips, I thought that if he liked this alternative it would at least be healthier for him.
Kale Chips
1 bunch of kale, torn into bite sized pieces in a bowl, stems removed
1 Tbsp olive oil
1tsp salt
Mix together in large bowl until kale is evenly coated.
Line cookie sheet with parchment paper and bake kale in a single layer at 350F for 10-15 minutes, or until edges begin to brown.
--It's really easy to burn them!! I burnt my first batch because I was waiting for them to all turn brown because they didn't look cooked. But brown = burnt! They need to be dark green and shiny still, then they crisp up as they cool.
Also, 1 bunch of kale is A LOT. I used a few leaves in order to cover a cookie sheet, but then you also need to figure out the right amount of oil and salt. Mine were too salty at first.
Kale chips with tofu and kale stir fry and rice with lentils.
Om nom nom.
Kale chips are kind of an acquired taste. I felt like they were hyped up so much that I was expecting them to taste better than they did. The first couple I ate i was disappointed, but they grow on you and you find you cant stop eating them. They also fill you up though, so you don't gorge on them the way you do with potato chips.
Kale is high in beta carotene, Vitamin K, Vitamin C, lutein, zeaxanthin, and calcium. Even if you don't make chips out of it, kale is an amazing addition to your diet!!
Happy Eating!
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