Cheesy Baked Kale Chips

Name: Cheesy Baked Kale Chips
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 large bunch curly green or purple kale, stems and midrib removed; 1 tablespoon avocado oil, olive oil, grapeseed oil, or hazelnut oil; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (or for vegan chips, 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast); Pinch of salt; 1 teaspoon seasoning of choice: such as cumin, curry powder, chili powder, etc.

7 steps

Prep:10minCook:25min

Homemade kale chips are super easy to make and far less pricey than the store-bought variety. Plus, when you make your own, you can control the amount of salt and other seasonings that are added. Because they are homemade, they don’t keep long, but that shouldn’t be a problem—when you taste how good they are, you’ll eat them right up! A healthy alternative to potato chips, enjoy these as a healthy afternoon snack with homemade hummus.

Updated at: Wed, 29 May 2024 22:54:07 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories57.1 kcal (3%)

Total Fat4 g (6%)

Carbs2.6 g (1%)

Sugars0.9 g (1%)

Protein2.6 g (5%)

Sodium205.8 mg (10%)

Fiber0.8 g (3%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

1 bunchcurly green kale

or purple, stems and midrib removed

1 tablespoonavocado oil

olive oil, grapeseed oil, or hazelnut oil

2 tablespoonsParmesan cheese

grated, or for vegan chips, 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast

salt

1 teaspoonseasoning

such as cumin, curry powder, chili powder, etc

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 300°F (see Tip). Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

Discard the stem and pull out the tough midrib from the kale leaves. Roughly tear the leaves into large pieces. Wash the leaves and thoroughly dry.

Step 3

Place the leaves in a large bowl and drizzle with the oil. Use your hands to massage the oil into the leaves to soften the texture ensuring all of the nooks and crannies are coated. Next sprinkle with the Parmesan, salt, and seasoning of choice and toss with your hands to combine, working it into the kale to ensure it is thoroughly coated.

Step 4

Spread the kale out evenly into a single layer on the baking sheets, being certain to not overcrowd the kale.

Step 5

Transfer the kale to the oven and bake for 10 minutes, then rotate the baking sheet front to back and continue baking for another 10 to 15 minutes. The kale will shrink as it firms up and get crispy and the edges will begin to brown slightly. You don’t want the kale to burn, so be certain to keep an eye on it.

Step 6

Remove the kale from the oven and allow to cool slightly, 3 to 5 minutes, before enjoying. Note that after 24 hours the crispy texture begins to soften, so plan on enjoying the same day. If needed, store the remainder in an airtight container for 2 to 3 days.

Step 7

TIP: The key to perfect kale chips is baking at a lower temperature, so don’t be tempted to speed things along by increasing the temperature, as this will result in burning.

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