Kale chips are a fun and tasty way to add vegetables to your plate. Kale is truly a powerhouse when it comes to nutrient-dense foods. Why is it so good for you? Kale is in a family of vegetables called cruciferous or brassica vegetables, of which cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, collard greens, turnips, and radishes are also members. Cruciferous vegetables are a well-known source of anti-cancer properties. Plus, kale is a great source of carotenoids, Vitamin B, Vitamin C, and Vitamin K.
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Featured Ingredient
Kale is one of the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet and a top food source of vitamin K and glucosinolates, which are well-studied sulfur-containing compounds that break down into bioactive molecules with impressive health benefits.
Kale Chips
Ingredients
- 8 cups kale torn into 1-1½“ pieces, tough stems removed, loosly packed
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil extra virgin, melted and still warm
- 1 pinch salt or to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325F.
- Pour warm oil over kale, close container lid, and shake to coat (alternatively, stir to coat in a bowl or give them a good massage with your hands directly on the baking sheet).
- Spread out onto a large baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt (careful, it doesn’t take much).
- Bake for 20-22 minutes, until crispy.
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