Crunchy Kale Chips with Chinese Five-Spice & Seeds
Published April 26, 2016
Kale is a powerhouse source of important vitamins and minerals, like iron, fiber, folate, calcium, B vitamins and vitamins A, C and K.
But this leafy greens’ sharp, slightly bitter taste often turns people sour to its many health benefits.
For a fast, fun way to get your kids – or yourself – to eat more of this veggie, try kale chips!
Season your “chips” any way you choose. From simple garlic and onion to an Indian-inspired curry concoction, the flavor possibilities are endless!
This recipe uses Chinese five-spice powder, which, as its name suggests, is a mixture of five spices: star anise, cloves, cinnamon, Sichuan pepper and fennel. The end result is a dish that is sweet, salty, sour, bitter and pungent all at once!
A mixture of seeds adds extra crunch and a bit of protein to this snack.
Directions
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. Add the kale to a large bowl and toss well with the oil, five-spice powder and salt. Sprinkle in seeds and toss once more.
Arrange the leaves in a single layer onto two large baking sheets. Bake until the leaves are crisp, about 20 minutes.
Transfer the sheets to racks to cool, then serve.
Nutritional Information
Serving size: 2 cup
Calories: 137
Carbohydrates: 13.1g
Protein: 5.1g
Total Fat: 8.3g
Saturated Fat: 1.3g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Dietary Fiber: 2.1g
Sodium: 128mg