Yes. In case you were wondering, I did use the word ‘woodier’ in my video. So I a make up words on the fly. Who doesn’t?
Denise Huxtable isn’t the only one who loves kale. I do too! And I have quite a bit left over post cleanse, so I have done what I love to do with kale. Make chips. Kale chips are usually the first thing I plunk down on the table for the guests of my Healthy Meal Prep Workshop (psst- next one is May 10th). I do this because they are amazingly healthy and surprisingly delicious- even to people that are not kale lovers like Denise and I.
I had better not need to get into the health benefits of green vegetables at this point. Seriously. I better not. Buuuuuut, what you might be interested in is my little video from Everdale farm on how kale grows- from seed to harvest to market to my kitchen.
Ready. Set. Simple recipe and pretty kale chip pictures.
Kale Chips
1 bunch of kale
2 Tbs olive oil
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 tsp salt
- Preheat oven to 200
- Wash kale thoroughly and let dry
- Tear kale away from stem. Each kale leaf should be torn into about 6 or eight pieces
- Place kale, salt, olive oil and lemon into a bowl and mix together with your hands, gently massaging the kale with the oil, lemon and salt
- Lay kale out on a cookie sheet or pizza pan
- Place in over and set timer for 30 minutes
- At 30 minutes, remove from oven and gently unstuck kale from pan if it has stuck and replace for another 10-15 minutes until kale is dry and crispy
- Allow to cool. Can store in fridge for up to a week
This post is dedicated to Mr. Stephen Fine. He knows why.
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Heh, I’ve made these before.
So my fave is when i’ve got my hands in the bowl with oil and kale leaves. they come out all soft and moisturized! yum!!
Hi, I would like to add the tip of using parchment paper on the pan, this makes clean up so easy because nothing sticks to the pan and it absorbs the extra oil. I am going to try making these this weekend with my leftover kale from the green smoothie cleanse. Green cheers to all!
I love kale chips — my version omits the lemon in the oven, as I find less moisture makes for a better overall crunch and texture.
Everyone loves kale chips! You gotta watch ‘em like a hawk though…. I’ve ended up with kale dust before :-/
This is a new idea for me! Love it! thanks.
I’m quoting Jem here when I say “truly outrageous, truly, truly, truly outrageous.” These are delicious and alot quicker to dry out than I thought they would be.
I never thought I would hear kale + chips used in the title of a recipe! This is a must try…time to run to the grocery store for some kale…
Going backpacking/camping in June. This gave me the idea to whip up a boatload of these. I am so smart. I mean you are so smart. Good lookin out.
I finally got around to cooking up some kale chips, they are amazing! Although I must say the kale is so tasty when its dressed with lemon olive oil and salt, I dare say that will be my new go to ‘salad’ for the next while.
I can certainly see why these are so addictive.
Thanks for another super simple, delicious recipe Meghan!
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I used to make these, but I heard that the blackening on the kale is Carcinogen and they are cancer causing? Have you heard of this? I had stopped making them because of it and just stuck with green smoothies. However, I pulled out my Kale and pizza pan and made some tonight. ohh… they are soo… good.
Hello Meghan,
I love your website!
I am wondering why you choose to use such a low temperature compared to other Kale Chip recipes out there. Is it to preserve the nutrients?
Thank you!
Mia
Could you make these using a dehydrator or would they not crisp as much?
I just tried to make these chips for the first time and they came out limp. I am guessing too much oil and not enough kale. When you say one bunch of kale how many cups is that?
Thanks!!
Not gonna lie, I think I’d never actually eaten kale before your food prep workshop…
Your kale chips have changed my life. I’m actually going to make some right now…
weeeee!!
I bought some of these at a farmer’s market recently that were flavored with Thai spices amongst other things and figured I should try to make some myself (even though I don’t do much cooking). I had never heard of this, and WOW is this a great way to get my greens. I’ll keep trying some variations since the lemon in this recipe didn’t appeal to me as much in the chips…but the lemon, olive oil and salt was AMAZING as a raw kale salad! Thanks so much for the inspiration and fun website! I had my first green smoothie today, too! I’m suddenly getting excited about foods
I just made chard chips (because I dig alliteration as much as green food) planning to us them as travel food this weekend but they are nerly all gone aleady… definitley a new snack staple! Ive been stumped for clena, savory snacks lately, glad I took the chip challenge! Chard Chip Challenge! ooooh that sounds nice. oooh these taste nice….
I got really excited to make kale chips this evening. I was nearly foiled in my plan for deliciousness because there was only one bunch of kale at the store and it was buried under other leafy greens. My chips are delicious! I can’t wait for my roommate to get home and try them, if I don’t eat them first.
I love your blog and am so excited to keep trying your recipes and tips!
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I’m trying these right now in my convection oven. Convection seems like a nice medium between oven and dehydrator. Does anyone know what sort of times and temps I should use?
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How can you keep them without them getting soggy or spoiled? Mine got soggy overnight.
yer cute! i also love kale chips. can’t wait to try your version. i’ve baked them at a higher temp for less time. have you ever tried soy sauce? pretty tasty.
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Meghan your kale chips are awesome have you tried using any other types of greens instead of kale? They are the talk of the staff lounge at my school. We have been exchanging stories – sucesses and failures of making them. Thanks.
I love that! I have tried chard which didn’t work and someone I know tried bok choi which I knew wouldn’t work. carrots sliced with a veggie peeler are great though, and I imagine spinach could be a good one- though might get crumbley.
Hi- I noticed there are a variety of kale types on market- to include green, curly, red curly, lucinato. Any preference? Differences noted? thanks!
Nope- all have worked!
Hi! I’m over from EasyEco2Go. Just wanted to say I’m enjoying your blog and very intrigued with the whole Kale Chips thing. They look weird yet good!
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I had never tried kale until I started making green smoothies. I am so excited to make my first batch of kale chips this afternoon. My Mom even wants the recipe to try them out! Thanks for posting recipes that are yummy AND healthy!
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Those don’t look good in the picture but I was surprised with how well they tasted.
Coconutgal- you are adorable!
TeachyGreen- Best comment ever! Or should I day, outrageous!
Sharon L- Go for it!
I make these all the time! Except I toss them in apple cider vinegar and sea salt. Delicious.
Great idea Danielle
Burning anything until it is black and charred is carcinogenic. Keep your oven low so they get dehydrated and crispy, not burnt and crispy.
I prefer to keep a low temperature so that the kale dehydrates rather than toasts. Either way works.
You could totally try them with a dehydrator. Put it on one of the higher settings for 8-12 hours.
If I may chime in on this, you can definitely put in the dehydrator. Just use a little less olive oil and really massage the kale down with your hands. Can put in at around 110 degrees or so. Definitely still come out crisp.
Ooohh thanks. Cant wait to try them. My mother used to feed me Kale that had been boiled to death as a child and I used to gag on it. Havent tried it since then!
Put them back in the oven and just keep baking them- or raise the temp a little and keep your eye on them. They’ll crisp up. I promise!
Love it Marie. Love it!