Kale Chips with Lemon, Red Pepper Flakes, Sea Salt, Olive Oil & Cheese

Crispy, salty, tasty!

I'm trying to balance my love of baked goods & chocolate with vegetables & healthy choices. I fell into a bit of a rut eating salads & raw veggies.  It's time to branch out.

I've been hearing a lot about Kale being a super food so I dug a little deeper & discovered that it's rich in Vitamins A, C, & K.  Here's a link from Web MD about Kale: http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/features/the-truth-about-kale .  


But how does Kale taste?  Raw Kale is thick, leafy and difficult to chew.  Baked kale is tasty & filling. In-fact, it just might be the perfect food to pack in the car when out and about running errands.



         Kale chips are flavorful, hearty and crispy.  

Pre-baked 

• 10 ounce bag of pre-washed & chopped bag of Kale (Trader Joe's $1.99)
• 4 tablespoons of Parmesan, Romano & Asagio cheeses
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• Himalayan salt to taste
• red pepper flakes to taste

Minimal ingredient list=happiness

Yield: 4 large servings

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Place Kale on 2 Parchment lined baking sheets. Sprinkle all ingredients except the cheese on the kale. Using a spatula, toss the Kale to coat.

Pre-baked

Bake for 10 minutes.  Toss.  Bake for an additional 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and sprinkle cheese on top then serve.

Place remainder of chips in a sealed container. Chips are best enjoyed within a few days.

             Have you tried Kale chips?