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Crunchy Kale Chips with Chinese Five-Spice & Seeds

Published April 26, 2016

Crispy greens in a white bowl.

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

STEP 1

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.

STEP 2

Arrange the leaves in a single layer onto two large baking sheets. Bake until the leaves are crisp, about 20 minutes.

STEP 3

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

Ingredients

Serves 3

  • 1 bunch kale, stems and tough ribs removed, cut into large bite-size pieces (about 5 cups packed pieces)
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/8 cup each sunflower and pumpkin seeds