‘Cheesy’ Kale Chips
Delicious kale chips! Why purchase kale chips when you can make them yourself and save the 8$. They taste exactly like the store bought ones, a little more work but for a much lesser price.
Kale has many nutritional benefits including:
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loaded with powerful antioxidants like quercetin and kaempferol that help counteract oxidative damage by free radicals in the body
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an excellent source of vitamin C, a water-soluble antioxidant that serves many vital functions in the body’s cells. A single cup of raw kale actually contains more vitamin C than an orange.
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can help lower cholesterol, which may reduce the risk of heart disease. It contains substances that bind bile acids and lower cholesterol levels in the body.
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one of the world’s best sources of vitamin K, an important nutrient that is involved in blood clotting.
‘Cheesy’ Kale Chips
‘Cheesy’ Kale Chips
Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 bunch curly kale
- 1/3 cup nutritional yeast
- 1/2 red or orange pepper, chopped
- 1 garlic clove
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3/4 cup raw cashews, soaked (at least 1 hour) or pumpkin/sunflower seeds
- 1 tablespoon tamari
Method
- Rinse and dry kale and cut into large bite size pieces.
- Combine all remaining ingredients in a food processor until a paste forms.
- Massage paste into each kale piece to make sure evenly coated.
- Set oven to lowest temperature and bake for 2-3 hours.
Kale chips should be crispy when ready. Store in an airtight container.
Enjoy!
