**Kale Chips with Sea Salt**
A crispy, salty snack made with just a few simple ingredients. These kale chips are perfect for a healthy snack or side dish.
**The Backstory of Kale Chips**
Kale chips are a relatively new snack food, but they have quickly become a popular favorite. They are made with just a few simple ingredients, and they are a healthy and delicious way to satisfy your crunchy cravings.
The first kale chips were created in 2006 by a woman named Susan Feniger. Feniger was looking for a healthy snack to serve at her restaurant, and she came up with the idea of baking kale leaves until they were crispy. The chips were a hit with her customers, and soon other restaurants started adding them to their menus.
Today, kale chips are a popular snack food all over the world. They are often served as a healthy alternative to potato chips or tortilla chips. They can also be used as a topping for salads, sandwiches, and soups.
**Why Kale Chips Work**
There are several reasons why kale chips are so popular:
* They are healthy. Kale is a leafy green vegetable that is packed with nutrients, including vitamins A, C, and K. It is also a good source of fiber and antioxidants.
* They are delicious. Kale chips are crispy and salty, and they have a slightly bitter flavor that is very addictive.
* They are easy to make. Kale chips can be made with just a few simple ingredients, and they only take a few minutes to prepare.
Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 20 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
1 bunch kale, stems removed and leaves torn into bite-sized pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine the kale, olive oil, sea salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
Toss to coat.
Spread the kale in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the kale is crispy.
Remove from oven and let cool.
Why It Works
The kale leaves are torn into bite-sized pieces, which helps them to crisp up evenly.
The olive oil helps to coat the kale leaves and prevent them from sticking to the baking sheet.
The sea salt adds flavor and helps to draw out the moisture from the kale leaves.
The garlic powder and onion powder add flavor and aroma.