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Kale is pretty tasty, but not my favorite green. I usually tend to buy quick-cooking spinach or escarole, or spicy mustard greens, or slow-cooking but oh-so-tasty collards.... Well, needless to say, I like my greens. But kale always just tasted kind of bland to me. And, while I think all greens are beautiful, for some reason this sight never piqued 2-year-old Molly's fancy:
When baked, though, kale turns into something that looks ...well, kind of strange:
Seasoned Kale Chips
But, if you can get past the ugliness, seasoned kale chips are an amazing snack - crunchy, a little salty, savory, and all-around addictive. Bet you can't eat just one ... at least Molly, D, and I couldn't. I must say, it warms a mom's heart to hear her toddler say, "More kale chips, please!"
Ingredients:
2 bunches kale
2-3 T. olive oil
1/4 t. garlic powder
1/4 t. chili powder
1/4 t. coriander
1/4 t. cumin
1/4 t. salt
scant 1/4 t. onion powder
Directions:
Ingredients:
2 bunches kale
2-3 T. olive oil
1/4 t. garlic powder
1/4 t. chili powder
1/4 t. coriander
1/4 t. cumin
1/4 t. salt
scant 1/4 t. onion powder
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350º F (about 175º C).
- Wash and thoroughly dry kale (a salad spinner works well for this).
- Tear kale into large pieces, discarding stems - toss them or save them for stock.
- Spread kale onto cookie sheets. Line them with parchment paper first if you want to minimize sticking.
- Sprinkle or spray kale lightly with olive oil. Sprinkle with spice mixture.
- Bake kale for 9-12 minutes, or until crispy but not burnt.
It actually does sound good. I'll bookmark it.
ReplyDeleteI actually tried a new way w/kale last week. It was very good and I figured it would be the recipe I'd use every time I make kale. BUT, I'll try this! If Molly likes it, I probably will also. She taught me to eat edamame!
ReplyDeleteMom and Beth - I hope you like it! Mom, what was the new recipe you used?
ReplyDeleteI just found you again, after happening across your amazing mustard tofu marinade while we all had a cold and then promptly forgetting to bookmark. I'm so glad! So much stuff looks great, and although we're vegetarians, I'd love to work more vegan stuff into the mix.
ReplyDeleteQuestion: do you have some favorite sources on macrobiotics? I've heard the word tossed around, but don't really know what it is. Thanks so much!
Wow--these are great! Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI love kale, simply stir-fried or lightly boiled, it has such a deep flavour - maybe ours is different in the UK, I've never heard it described as bland before!!!!
ReplyDeleteI'll have to try it this way though, it's not something I would have thought of doing, although I do roast cauliflower and brocolli florets, so why not??
Kep cooking:)
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