Learn how to make quick and easy kale chips with wilting kale and just a couple pantry staples. High in iron, fiber, and other vitamins and minerals, this is the perfect way to sneak in some extra veggies! All you have to do is wash and tear up some kale. Add olive oil and salt, combine, and bake.
Warning: They do shrink quite a bit and will leave you wanting more!
Kale Chips
INGREDIENTS
- 1 bunch of kale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
- Wash and dry your kale very well. Dry kale=crispy kale.
- Shred kale with your hands and set stems aside.
- Add olive oil and salt, massage with your hands to break down the tough fibers.
- Lay out on a lined baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes.
- Pull out and enjoy!
Maximize your food tip:
Experiment with different spices and flavors to find your favorite! Save the stems to make a broth, sauté them up, or compost.
About Kayla:
Kayla is a Registered Dietitian at Project Open Hand in the East Bay. She loves working with clients and encouraging them to explore new foods and recipes.
More recipes, cooking tips, and videos from Project Open Hand to help reduce wasted food:
Project Open Hand is a Chef Partner of the Stop Food Waste campaign. Since 1985, Bay Area nonprofit Project Open Hand has provided meals with love to older adults, adults living with disabilities, and people living with complex, chronic health conditions. Learn more at www.openhand.org
