'Revolutionary Kale Chips'

Kale chips are yummy.  My husband, who is strictly a meat and potatoes man, loves them!  As he said, "It doesn't taste like I'm eating salad."  And they are very healthy, with calcium, iron, and vitamins A, C, and K.


Revolutionary Kale Chips
-from the Miami Herald, reprinted in The Hamilton Spectator

makes 4 servings

1 head kale
2 tsp (10 mL) olive oil
sprinkle of sea salt

(you can use other spices if you like as well such as cumin, red pepper flakes, or curry powder)

Heat oven to 300F (150 C).  Wash kale leaves and blot dry.  Tear or cut the leaves free of the stems.  Place on large baking sheet, one layer only.  (You may need two baking sheets.)  Drizzle with olive oil.  Sprinkle with sea salt.  Bake for 10 minutes or until they are crispy.

Approximate nutrition per serving:  36 calories, 2.5 fat, 1 g protein, 3 g carbohydrates, 0.7 fibre