Kale Chips
This Kale Chip recipe is a quick, easy, nutrient-packed snack with only three ingredients!
Ingredients
- 3 cups kale
- 2 teaspoon olive oil
- ⅛ teaspoon salt (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Clean the kitchen area and wash hands with soap and water.
- Gently rub fresh produce under cold running water.
- Spin dry in a salad spinner or pat dry with clean paper towels.
- Remove kale leaves from the center stalk and tear into bite-sized leaves.
- Spread kale leaves out on a baking sheet.
- Drizzle with olive oil.
- Sprinkle with salt (optional).
- Bake for 15 minutes or until kale is crispy with edges slightly browned.
- This recipe is best made and eaten right away so they are warm and crispy.
Storage
- Let chips cool off completely before storing in an airtight container and keep at room temperature; do not refrigerate them unless they have a perishable ingredient like cheese added. If they are refrigerated they will lose their crunch.
- Use leftovers within 4 days.
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Notes
- Try different seasonings such as parmesan cheese or different herbs. Variations can be used in a taste test to choose the most popular seasoning.
- For more information about food and beverage storage go to the FoodKeeper Website or App (FoodSafety.gov).
The Nutrition Facts Label does not include optional ingredients.
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