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Garlic and Parmesan Kale Chips

By Lauren Allen on July 12, 2013, Updated November 21, 2019

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Oven baked crispy Garlic & Parmesan Kale Chips are a fast, healthy, and fun snack.  

I’ll admit that sometimes I fall into that trap of thinking I don’t like something, even when I haven’t tried it.  That’s what I used to think about kale, and I’d never even heard of kale chips! Last year I worked for a whole foods company and got to sample all sorts of fun, organic, and healthy products.

That’s when I was first introduced to kale chips, and I thought they were good…just “good”, not “great”.
A few weeks ago we were at Soulard Farmer’s Market here in St. Louis and I bought some fresh kale for dirt cheap!  I knew immediately I wanted to make some “great” kale chips!

These are soo simple to make–just toss them with some olive oil and salt, bake them, and sprinkle with parmesan cheese!  They turned out better than great!  Plus, kale is SO good for you!

It’s high in fiber and a great source of Vitamins A, K, C, E, and Calcium. And, low-calorie, which makes it an awesome snack. I can’t wait until my baby boy is old enough to try these!

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Garlic and Parmesan Kale Chips

Oven baked crispy Garlic & Parmesan Kale Chips are a fast, healthy, and fun snack.  
4.75 from 4 votes
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Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 16 minutes
Total Time: 21 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 61kcal
Author: Lauren Allen

Ingredients

  • 2 bunches fresh kale
  • 5-6 cloves garlic , minced
  • sea salt , to taste
  • 3 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Remove large stems from kale. Chop into chunks and wash well. (I use a salad spinner, which works really great for removing all the water from the kale.) Dry really well! This will make all the difference in allowing the kale to bake up crispy, instead of "steaming" because of water droplets.
  • Place kale in a large bowl. Toss with olive oil, sea salt, and garlic. 
  • Lay flat on a large baking sheet. For best results, don't overcrowd the baking sheet. (Make these in two batches if necessary).
  • Bake at 300 degrees F for 10 minutes, then rotate the pan and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until crisp. Allow to cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet, then sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
  • Serve warm or store in an airtight container to save.

Nutrition

Calories: 61kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 83mg | Potassium: 222mg | Vitamin A: 4360IU | Vitamin C: 52.8mg | Calcium: 119mg | Iron: 0.7mg
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Nutrition Facts
Garlic and Parmesan Kale Chips
Amount Per Serving
Calories 61 Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Fat 3g5%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Cholesterol 2mg1%
Sodium 83mg3%
Potassium 222mg6%
Carbohydrates 4g1%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 4360IU87%
Vitamin C 52.8mg64%
Calcium 119mg12%
Iron 0.7mg4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. Ginger Bergemann says

    July 19, 2013 at 6:23 pm

    Kale is amazing sauteed with just a little salt and olive oil too!

    If you’d like, I’d love if you shared these at my Show & Tell party this week. http://www.gingerlymade.com/2013/07/show-tell-35.html

    Reply
  2. Amy says

    August 7, 2014 at 7:48 pm

    Trying these now! Thanks for the idea!

    Reply
  3. Victoria says

    September 15, 2014 at 8:47 am

    I really loved this recipe so it’s been featured this week on my Pinterest tested and approved installment with link back to your blog. Here’s the link– thanks again!

    http://blog.confessionsofanewoldhomeowner.com/2014/09/pinterest-tested-approved-week-4.html

    Reply
    • Lauren Allen says

      September 15, 2014 at 11:53 am

      Thanks so much Victoria! I’m glad you liked them!

      Reply
  4. Kathy Tucker says

    December 20, 2014 at 9:40 am

    These are absolutely delicious!

    Reply
  5. kristie says

    January 18, 2015 at 2:46 pm

    Can I use baby kale for these? I just bought a big bag for smoothies and wasn’t sure it would work for chips.

    Reply
    • Lauren Allen says

      January 19, 2015 at 8:48 am

      Hi Kristie, that should work fine, they’ll just be really small…

      Reply
  6. Jenna says

    February 22, 2015 at 8:32 pm

    Hello. I tried to make these because they looked amazing, but they burned spectacularly. I think you have the temperature set way too high and it needs more flavor.

    Reply
  7. Liz says

    January 12, 2019 at 8:36 pm

    5 stars
    These were so yummy, thanks!

    Reply
    • Donna says

      May 4, 2019 at 12:32 pm

      4 stars
      I loved the recipe but I have a convection oven so I only baked the kale for 8 min, and they still browned up a lot.

      Reply

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