From everything I've read about joining a CSA (at least in my geographic area), you have to develop a deep, loving relationship with kale. You'll get lots, and lots, and lots of it. I grabbed some kale from Trader Joe's last week, and decided to start my learning process with kale chips.
I'd heard that kale chips were a good as potato chips, with a lot less calories and lot more nutrients. I usually assume that if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. But not in the case of kale chips! I tossed some kale with olive oil, coated a pan with cooking spray, spread them out on the pan, and then popped them in a 425 degree oven for 5 minutes (they probably could have used 6). When they emerged from the oven feeling crisp, I sprinkled them with a little garlic salt and a little paprika while they cooled. They were phenomenal. Thin and crispy like a perfect Lay's potato chips, but with an additional richness from the garlic and paprika.
I'd heard that kale chips were a good as potato chips, with a lot less calories and lot more nutrients. I usually assume that if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. But not in the case of kale chips! I tossed some kale with olive oil, coated a pan with cooking spray, spread them out on the pan, and then popped them in a 425 degree oven for 5 minutes (they probably could have used 6). When they emerged from the oven feeling crisp, I sprinkled them with a little garlic salt and a little paprika while they cooled. They were phenomenal. Thin and crispy like a perfect Lay's potato chips, but with an additional richness from the garlic and paprika.
Why eat junk food when you can have these?! These are still a treat, because there was probably one to two tablespoons of olive oil in the plate of chips. But these a great way to enjoy kale, and to get some much-needed vitamins in a way that feels absolutely sinful.
No comments:
Post a Comment