By Anne Woodhouse, CHN
Craving popcorn? – salty, crunchy – but don’t want the starchy corn bloat afterwards? Even if you’ve never had kale before, try it this way, it’s worth the effort. Experienced kale eaters are often surprised they’ve never had kale so good.
Ingredients
- 1 bunch kale (Curly or Dino Kale offer different flavors)
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 dash sea salt
- 1 pinch freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300F. Wash the kale thoroughly to remove any grit and pat with towels to remove the excess water and/or use a salad spinner. Rip the leaves of the kale away from the stems and discard the stems. You can leave the leaves in large chunks or slice them into ribbons. Uniformity in size helps them cook evenly.
- Drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat evenly. Lay the leaves out on a baking sheet (you can cover with parchment paper for easy clean up). Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.
- Bake the kale for about 20 minutes or so until crisp and the edges start to brown. After 10 minutes toss to ensure even baking. Allow to cool and then transfer to a bowl.
- Put in your favorite popcorn bowl, add more sea salt or spice to taste. Turn movie on. Enjoy! Variations: You can add some zest to the kale chips with a touch of cayenne, a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, or a sprinkle of brewers yeast.