Kale Chips

Hello and welcome green eaters! 

To most, the idea of eating kale is the equivalent of drinking a wheatgrass shot...completely unappealing. However, kale can be prepared in a variety of  manners that make this leafy Super-Food a tasty treat!

The Recipe: Kale Chips

• 4 leaves raw Kale
• 1 tsp oil
• Salt
• Lemon Juice (Optional)
• Pepper (Optional)

The Process: 

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. 
• Mix your oil and salt in a small dish. If you are using lemon and/or pepper, add it now. 
• Rip smaller sections of leaf off your raw Kale and lay the pieces on a baking tray.
• Brush each Kale piece with the oil/salt(/lemon/pepper) solution. 
• Bake for 20 minutes, or until Kale becomes crisp and the tips brown. 
• Allow to cool briefly. 
• Enjoy!

The Calories:

Kale: 20 calories 

Olive Oil: 40 calories

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TOTAL: 60 calories

Any additional "toppings" such as salt, pepper, or, lemon juice are relatively insignificant, as only a few drops or shakes are necessary for the entire recipe. 

What went right: 

         I made one batch with just oil and salt and another with oil salt and lemon. I preferred the plain ones, but figured I should try two different kinds. Nonetheless, the chips were delicious, light, and healthy...in the words of my mom: "Sydney, we could SERVE these!" They have a crispy texture and are loaded with taste. 

What went wrong:

          Nothing, really. I enjoyed the more medium sized chips more than the larger ones, which tended to curl up on themselves and have a layered texture which felt strange to my mouth. Due to the success of the first batch, I decided to make the second a double, but learned that the chips to not keep more than a day or so.

Would I do this in college?: 

          Yes, I can definitely see making this in college as a study snack. They have a very quick prep time, low cleanup, and the bake time can be used for studying or changing laundry loads. 

Overall, a quick, easy, and tasty use of Kale!