Kale Chips Three Ways
KALE CHIPS 3 WAYS
FOOD AS MEDICINE:
Kale chips are a great way to satisfy a craving for a salty, crunchy snack while being low in both calories and carbohydrates. Even when baked into crispy chips, kale maintains its superfood status and is packed with Vitamins A, C and K as well as calcium and fiber. Kale can also help to combat chronic inflammation and oxidative damage, reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancer. Baking the kale also deactivates goitrogens, which can affect thyroid hormone function and are not advisable to be consumed by people with existing thyroid conditions. Ideally, it is best to consume kale prepared a variety of ways, both raw and cooked, to reap the benefits of all of its nutrients!
Makes 4 servings
INGREDIENTS:
1 bunch kale leaves, stemmed and torn into 2 inch pieces
1/2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil or melted coconut oil
Choose one or more of the spice combinations below (each is enough for 1 batch)
Ranch
1 Tablespoon nutritional yeast
1 teaspoon dried chives
½ teaspoon dried parsley
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon dried dill
¼ teaspoon sea salt
Spicy
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon paprika
pinch cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon sea salt
Parmesan Black Pepper
¼ cup parmesan cheese, finely grated
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon sea salt
DIRECTIONS:
Preheat the oven to 300F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place kale in a large bowl. Add in the oil and massage until all of the pieces are covered. Sprinkle with the seasoning combination of your choice. Spread the kale in a single layer on the baking sheet, be careful not to overcrowd as this will steam the kale. Bake in batches for 15-20 minutes until crispy. Cool for 3 minutes and enjoy!
Nutrition facts: 95 Calories, 4g Fat, 10g Carbohydrates, 5g Protein
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