Snack Like a Pro: How to Make Hickory Smoked Olive Oil Kale Chips

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Looking for a tasty, slightly salty yet healthy snack that will satisfy your cravings? Look no further! These Hickory Smoked Olive Oil Kale Chips are the perfect solution. Made with just a few simple ingredients, including nutritious kale and flavorful olive oil from the Temecula Olive Oil Company, these crunchy chips are sure to become your new go-to snack. Plus, they're super easy to make and you can even make them vegan depending on the oil flavoring.

Benefits of Kale

Not only are kale chips tasty, but they're also good for you too! Kale is high in vitamins and minerals and is a rich source of vitamins K, A, and C, as well as calcium, potassium, and iron. Kale is low in calories and high in fiber, making it a good choice if you're looking for weight management.

Additionally, research shows it may reduce the risk of cancer due to it containing several compounds that have been shown to have anti-cancer properties, including sulforaphane and indole-3-carbinol.

With kale being hailed as a superfood for its high nutrient content and various health benefits, It's no wonder why it has become a popular ingredient in many healthy dishes.

If you're looking for a delicious and nutritious way to incorporate kale into your diet, try making these Hickory Smoked Olive Oil Kale Chips. These crispy chips are a fantastic alternative to traditional potato chips and are a perfect snack for anyone looking to satisfy their cravings. In this recipe, I'll show you how to make these chips at home, using only a handful of ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry.

Make sure you're using bake-safe olive oil. The olive oil I like to use for this is from Temecula Olive Oil Company, the Hickory Smoked Flavor. Feel free to choose a different one for your taste.

Olive Oil Kale Chip Recipe

Ingredients

1 Bunch of Kale

Olive Oil - I use the garlic (Vegan) or hickory smoked olive oil (Not Vegan)

Pinch of Sea Salt

Pinch of Garlic Powder

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit.

Wash and dry 1 bunch or bag of kale, making sure the leaves are completely dry. Leave any moisture and you'll have soggy kale chips.

Cut the kale into chip-sized pieces.

Arrange kale on an unlined baking sheet.

Drizzle 2 teaspoons of olive oil over the kale. Using your hands, gently massage the oil into the kale leaves, making sure to cover the entire surface of each kale leaf. If you find you need a tiny bit more oil, add it one drop at a time.

Next, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt over the kale and add the pan to your preheated oven. Feel free to add a pinch of garlic powder if you'd like, I just thought it would be too much with the flavored olive oil.

Bake for 10 minutes. Then rotate the pan, flip any pieces that are starting to look crispy, and bake for another 10-15 minutes, watching the pan closely for the last 7-8 minutes to prevent burning.

Remove the pan from the oven and leave the kale chips on the pan for 3-5 minutes before serving so they can crisp up.

Nutrition

Serving: 1batch | Calories: 184kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Sodium: 15mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 5mg

Enjoy,

Jess