What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? Take a Seat at the Table: Kale Chips! Mention the word “kale” and you can see the noses wrinkle. But, seriously, if you eat leafy vegetables anyway…what’s the big deal? I find kale quite versatile. Its rich dark leaves hold up well in salads, pasta dishes, and snacks. Once baked, with the right seasonings, they turn into a spicy guilt-free alternative.
KALE CHIPS
Ingredients:
2 cups baby Kale leaves
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/8 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 300°. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Break off the stems of the kale leaves and discard. Gently wash each leaf and dry on a paper towel to eliminate all moisture. One by one, using your fingers, rub both sides of each leaf with olive oil. Place the kale on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer without overlapping. Sprinkle with seasoned salt, cayenne pepper, and Parmesan cheese. Bake for 10 minutes. Rotate the pan and bake 10 minutes longer. The kale leaves will shrink and begin to curl. Do not over-bake! Remove baking sheet from oven and cool for 2-3 minutes. Serve immediately.
Your kale chips look SO much better than mine. Imma have to dig into this recipe.
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(That’s because I ate all the ugly ones! lol) 🌿🌱🍃
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Your kale chips look great, Gail. I make mine in a microwave – 3 minutes, and a perfect snack is ready, but I haven’t thought of putting them on top of mashed potatoes, or anything else for that matter. Thank you!
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I must say I am intrigued about making them in the microwave. Thanks for the heads up. 🙏🏻
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My pleasure, Gail! Simply spread them in a microwavable dish misted with oil, and nuke them full blast for about 3 minutes, depending on your microwave power. I’d suggest to start with 2.5 min first, and then add time in increments, until they get crunchy. Caution: they have to be absolutely dry, no moisture on them. Season them any which way you like, obviously.
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Whoa! Bookmarked! 👀🍃
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Thank you, Gail!
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These look delicious! 💚
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Sometimes I crave a salty crunch. 🌿🌱🍃
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I don’t know why people turn up their noses. Kale chips are tasty and crunchy and easy to make.
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Absolutely. 💜
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