Garlic and Parmesan Kale Chips

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 & Parmesan Kale Chips

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Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

16 mins

Total Time

21 mins

 

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

Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Unit: clove, cup, teaspoon

Servings: 6

Calories: 61 kcal

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

1. Remove 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 well.

2. Place kale in a large bowl. Toss with olive oil, sea salt, and garlic. 
   

3. Lay flat on a large baking sheet. For best results, don't overcrowd the baking sheet. (Make these in two batches if necessary).

4. Bake at 375 degrees F for 8 minutes. 
   

5. Stir and toss on baking sheet. Cook 8 more minutes, or until the edges are crisp and light brown. 

6. Remove from oven. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Serve warm or store in an airtight container to save.

Nutrition Facts

Garlic & Parmesan Kale Chips

Amount Per Serving

Calories 61 Calories from Fat 27

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 3g 5%

Saturated Fat 1g 5%

Cholesterol 2mg 1%

Sodium 83mg 3%

Potassium 222mg 6%

Total Carbohydrates 4g 1%

Protein 3g 6%

Vitamin A 87.2%

Vitamin C 64%

Calcium 11.9%

Iron 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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