Baked Kale Chips

Oh kale...what to do with you kale. You see it in stores, you hear about people putting it in smoothies, and you want to give it a go but you're not sure how?

Well kale chips are pretty simple to make and they taste great. They're crunchy and packed full of antioxidants. Kale is a great source of vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin C.

Baked Kale Chips
Ingredients
1 bunch of kale
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Salt and black pepper to season
Red pepper flakes (optional)

Preheat oven to 300F.

Wash and remove the leaves of the kale from the thick stems. Tear the leaves into bite-sized pieces. To dry, use a paper towel or salad spinner. There's also an interesting way to dry greens with a pillow case...

Place on a cookie sheet and cover with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Coat with the olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place in oven for 15-20 minutes until crispy.

Enjoy this delicious snack! I paired it with a sandwich below...

Looking for a sweeter snack? Use a milder oil (I suggest canola) and top with some cinnamon and sugar instead of salt and pepper. Cinnamon/nutmeg complement dark leafy greens pretty well!