Crispy and Spicy Kale Chips

Crispy and Spicy Kale Chips

Kale is packed with vitamins A, C , E,K, calcium , fibre and protein. The protein in kale contains all the 9 essential amino acids and hence is comparable to the protein found in meat or poultry.

Other than making sabzi’s, smoothies and salads with kale, here is a quick and simple snack recipe with kale. Crispy and Spicy Kale chips can be eaten as a snack or in lieu of papad/pickle with your meals.

Ingredients for Crispy and Spicy Kale Chips:

• Kale: 1 big bunch (wash and dry)
• Salt: to taste
• Red chili powder: 1/2 tsp (add more if you like it spicier or omit entirely if you want just salted)
• Cumin powder: 1/2 tsp
• Olive oil: 1-2 tbsp

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 275F  (135C).
2. Dry the kale leaves thoroughly. You can use a salad spinner for this
3. Remove any large stems from the kale, and tear the leaves up into bite-sized pieces.
4. Put the kale in a salad bowl and add the olive oil, red chili powder, cumin powder,  salt and toss well until the leaves are evenly coated.
5. Spread the leaves out on a baking tray in a single layer (do not overcrowd, make a second batch if there is more) and bake for about 20-25 minutes (till they get crispy). Keep a watchful eye on your batch to prevent burning.
6. Cool and enjoy as a snack or as a crispy side with your meals.

Here are other Healthy Snack Ideas:

1. Baked Sweet Potato Fries/snack
2. Baked Carrot Fries/snack
3. Fruit Chaat/ Fruit Salsa 
4. Khaman Dhokla
5. Handvo
6. Fish Cutlets/Patties