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Kale Chips

Kale Chips
Plant-Based Eating

Ingredients

  • 1 10-ounce bag of chopped, fresh kale*
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 TBS Parma** vegan parmesan cheese
  • sprinkle of finely ground pepper

*Note that bagged kale is chopped small. For bigger, potato chip size kale chips, use two bunches of fresh kale and chop into bigger pieces.

**Parma is a delicious brand of vegan parmesan cheese. If necessary, substitute with your favorite brand of vegan parmesan
cheese.

Kale chips are all the rage now—for good reason. This deep green, low calorie, nutritional powerhouse is a great source of protein, fiber, vitamins A, Folate (B), C, K, and minerals, and makes a great alternative to potato chips. Don’t be surprised by how quickly this snack will be devoured!

  1. Preheat oven to 250º F.
  2. Sort through the kale, removing stems.
  3. Place kale leaves into a very large bowl.
  4. In a separate smaller bowl, thoroughly mix olive oil, Parma cheese, and pepper.
  5. Pour the mixture over the kale and toss to coat all the kale.
  6. Line two large baking sheets with baking parchment. Distribute the kale evenly between the baking sheets, spreading it as evenly as possible, in as thin a layer as possible.
  7. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, checking frequently to avoid over cooking. When the kale is crispy, remove from the oven and let cool for ten minutes before serving.