Kale Chips

I have to admit that the first time someone told me their kids loved kale chips, I was quite skeptical. While my daughter loves salad, my son’s gag reflux sets off when I attempt to put lettuce on his plate. Regardless, I decided to give them a try, even if it meant begging my son to try something green for once.

I used this recipe:

Seeing my kids enjoy Kale is priceless

Servings: 6

Ingredients:

1 bunch of kale

2+ tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar

1 teaspoon sea salt

1.     Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2.     Remove thick stems and tear leaves into bite size pieces. Wash and dry the leaves with a salad spinner (or pat dry with paper towels).

3.     Place in a large bowl and “massage” the olive oil and apple cider vinegar into the leaves. Sprinkle with the sea salt.

4.     Place on a non stick baking pan and bake in the oven until the edges begin to brown, but not burn, about 12-18 minutes.

Used to garnish homemade soup

I first made these a year ago and between my husband and kids, the first tray of kale chips was devoured within minutes. Now these are a staple snack served at home. For additional flavor, you could add Parmesan cheese or various seasonings such as cumin, cayenne, garlic or lemon pepper seasonings.  Last week I served the leftovers on top of homemade vegetarian stew (YUM).

Nutrition Profile

Kale is a superfood which is loaded with powerful antioxidants and an excellent source of vitamins A, K, B6 and C and calcium, manganese, iron, potassium and fiber.

Cost

Store bought Kale Chips are quite expensive and cost anywhere between $2-3 per serving, whereas the homemade version costs about $0.75 a serving.