Kale Chips

Despise greens? Kale chips is a guaranteed way to make you fall in love with greens.
Ever since kale gained its ‘superfood’ status, kale chips has enjoyed the well-deserved popularity. I enjoy kale in this form the most. Move over, potato chips, this crispy, a crunchy snack is here to stay.

It amazes me how something not deep-fried tastes so good! It is super crunchy and so incredibly tasty. I made a big batch of this chips to keep me going while I watch one of my favourite TV shows – My Kitchen Rules.

Before I get to the recipe, here is why kale is considered a powerhouse food. It is one of the most nutritionally dense greens. It is loaded with anti-oxidants, vitamins and minerals. It is in fact it is one of those vegetables that has healthy amounts of Vitamin A, C and K. No, it does not just stop there; kale has the goodness of calcium to keep your bone health in tact. It is a low glycemic food making it perfect for diabetics. Want more? It is a great Omega-3 source for vegetarians.

Several researches suggest that this superfood has cancer fighting and anti-inflammatory properties.

Note: Kale shares its family tree with the likes of cabbage, broccoli and Brussels sprouts. When cooked, you may notice that it has a similar smell to that of the vegetables listed.

Ingredients

  • Kale – 1 bunch
  • Salt – To taste
  • Olive oil/ olive oil spray – Enough to coat the kale leaves

Seasoning:

  • Paprika/chilli powder – 1 tspn
  • Garlic powder – ½ tspn
  • Pizza seasoning – To taste

Directions

Prep:

  1. Remove the kale leaves from its thick stems. Tear them up into small pieces.
  2. Wash them thoroughly to ensure it is clean.
  3. On a clean, dry towel, spread the washed kale to dry it out.
  4. For a quicker alternative, you could run it through the salad spinner to remove the excess water.

Method:

  1. Pre-heat oven at 180*c.
  2. Once dry, add the kale into a large mixing bowl. Along with it add the salt, garlic powder and olive oil.
  3. Combine all the ingredients to mix well. Ensure the kale leaves are coated well in the seasoning and oil.
  4. Line a baking tray with baking paper.
  5. Spread the seasoned kale leaves on the baking tray.
  6. Place the tray in the pre heated oven for 12-15 minutes.
  7. Once done, remove the baking tray from the oven, and allow the chips to cool.
  8. Before serving, add the remaining ingredients listed under ‘Seasoning’ to the kale chips.
  9. Serve with dips of your choice or enjoy it as it is.

Tips:

  1. The oven temperature and times vary. Adjust it accordingly as you may end up with undercooked or burnt chips.
  2.  Use flavoured, plain or any other oil depending on your preference.
  3. I’ve used the seasoning that I enjoy my chips with. Use any of your favourite seasonings to make your chips flavourful.
  4. Sprinkle some parmesan cheese or power, or any other cheese of your liking to make the chips more interesting.

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