I use kale a lot in my cooking and I usually pick up a bunch or two when I’m at the store. It’s packed with vitamins and other nutrients. I like to use it raw in green smoothies or cook into soups or stews like my Lentils and Brown Rice dish. If kale is too tough for your palate, try eating it as crispy chips. Besides being a very healthy snack, it’s way easier than making potato chips yourself. Try it out, they’re delicious and super crunchy!
With only a few basic ingredients, you’ll have a healthy and addictive snack. Feel free to experiment with your ingredients. Add in some chili powder for a little kick or thinly sliced garlic as an addition. My recipe is basic and uses only olive oil, salt and parmesan cheese.
Parmesan Kale Chips Recipe
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Cut leaves off the thick stems into large pieces. I used kitchen shears and cut each leaf into about four pieces. Rinse under cold water and dry well with a kitchen towel. In a large bowl, mix together the kale leaves, olive oil, salt and parmesan.
Spread leaves out on a cookie sheet. Bake for about 15 minutes, until the edges are brown and kale is crisp when shaken in the pan.
Total Time: 20-30 minutes
Yield: 4-6 servings
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Gena says
Very interesting! I would have NEVER thought to bake them as chips. Love this idea. Will be trying for sure!
Barb says
Thanks, Gena! It’s a nice alternative to potato chips and you can season it however you like.
Britt says
Wow! Amazing idea, so glad I found this! Thanks!
Barb says
Awesome Britt, glad you found it! Let me know how they turn out.
Julie says
Have you tried nutritional yeast on the kale chips? It’s a great, healthy alternative to cheese.
Karen says
Just made the Kale chips and they were great! Like real chips, they were crispy and crunchy and tasty. I will make them again. Thanks!
Barb says
Thanks, Karen! Happy you liked them. I agree, kale chips are a wonderful replacement for potato chips.
ann mckinney says
Can’t wait to try the kale chips. Going to so it right now.
Thanks for the recipe.
Barb says
No problem, Ann! Let me know how it turns out.
Kwiyoung says
Damn! Made this tonight and burned the kale…a few made it and tasted great. Next time will watch the oven more attentively!
Barb says
Oh no! Yeah, ovens vary in temperature so definitely keep watch when you’re making this 😉