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University of La Verne

Craveable Kale Chips

Get your crunch and nutrients too with this versatile snack that is as easy on the environment as it is good for your well-being.

Serves 4

YOU NEED:

  • 1 bunch curly or Lacinato (dino) kale
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/8 teaspoon sea salt*

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Remove the thick stems of the kale from the leaves and chop leaves into pieces about 1-2 square inches. Wash and dry kale very thoroughly and then toss with olive oil and sea salt.
  3. Bake until edges are browned, but not burned, about 7 minutes on each side.

*In addition to or in place of salt, other flavorful ingredients may be added such as paprika, cumin, turmeric, nutritional yeast, black pepper, or cayenne.