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Kale, considered to be one of the healthiest vegetables around, is gaining popularity on the culinary scene. More people are realizing the tremendous health benefits in this nutrient-dense, flavor-packed food.
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That said, baked kale chips seem to be one of the hottest food items these days.
Every time I pick up a food magazine or browse the internet, I’m noticing a
variety of kale chip recipes from plain to fancy. The beauty of kale chips is
that they provide flavor, crunch, and nutrients – without the guilt of, say, a
bag of greasy potato chips. I’m all for a healthy snack so here’s my version of
Baked Kale Chips with Za’atar.
Every time I pick up a food magazine or browse the internet, I’m noticing a
variety of kale chip recipes from plain to fancy. The beauty of kale chips is
that they provide flavor, crunch, and nutrients – without the guilt of, say, a
bag of greasy potato chips. I’m all for a healthy snack so here’s my version of
Baked Kale Chips with Za’atar.
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| Baked Kale Chips |
Baked
Kale Chips with Za’atar
Ingredients:
1 bunch fresh kale leaves, washed and thoroughly dried (NOTE:
A salad spinner works really well for this very important step!)
A salad spinner works really well for this very important step!)
Olive oil nonstick spray
Za’atar
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 275° to 300°F. (Oven temperatures often vary.)
2. Tear leaves into bite-sized pieces, discarding any
thick ribs.
thick ribs.
3. Place kale leaves in a single layer on a baking sheet sprayed
with olive oil nonstick spray. Spritz leaves with the nonstick spray, then sprinkle
with za’atar and a little Kosher salt, if desired.
with olive oil nonstick spray. Spritz leaves with the nonstick spray, then sprinkle
with za’atar and a little Kosher salt, if desired.
4. Bake in the oven
until crispy, 20 minutes, turning the leaves after about 10 minutes.
Serve immediately.
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Arlette Arthur February 8, 2014 at 5:22 AM
Dear Mr. R.Kalajian,
I have visited so many Armenian websites offering our delicious Armenian Gourmet Dishes and I can honestly say that this website is the best I have ever visited. Keep up the good work, you are doing a terrific job and I am introducing all my friends to our National Cuisine through your wonderful website.
Thank you for all the time and effort you have poured in, to create such a distinguished website.
Have a very nice day,
Arlette A. Kalpakian
Hello Arlette,
Thank you so much for your kind comment! And thank you for spreading the word about Armenian cuisine. Just for the record, I am Mrs. Robyn, not Mr. 🙂
Kale chips just shout nutrition, I mean seriously kale is awesome and making chips from it is glorious 🙂