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Wide shot of crispy kale chips on a cast iron baking sheet.

Easy Kale Chips

Easy Kale Chips

Fresh kale lightly dressed with salt and olive oil, and baked until crispy.
 Michigan Harvest of the Month™
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Sides, Snacks
Cuisine American
Servings 4 Servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bunch kale, (about 5 large stalks)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt, to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 250 F.
  • Thoroughly rinse kale. Remove and discard ribs and stems.
  • Tear leaves into large bite-sized pieces. Pat dry.
  • Massage kale gently with olive oil until all leaves are shiny.
  • Sprinkle kale with salt.
  • Spread leaves in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes. Flip leaves over and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes or until kale is crisp but not brown or burned.

Notes

Change it Up
  • Experiment with different seasonings like lemon pepper,  onion salt and dill, garlic salt and pepper, or Montreal steak seasoning.
  • After the first 10 minutes of baking, lightly sprinkle a ¼  of 

Nutrition

Serving: 4 chipsCalories: 53calCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1.4gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.6gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 174mgFiber: 2gSugar: 0.5g
Keyword 5 Ingredients or Less, Healthy, On the Go, Vegetarian