Wild Greens and Kale Chips
**Wild Greens and Kale Chips** These kale chips are the perfect healthy snack. They're crispy, flavorful, and packed with nutrients. Plus, they're so easy to make! Just toss your kale with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then roast it in the oven until crispy. You can also add other spices or seasonings to taste. **Ingredients:** * 1 bunch of kale, washed and dried * 1 bunch of Swiss chard, washed and dried * 1 tablespoon of olive oil * 1 teaspoon of sea salt * 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper **Instructions:** 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). 2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 3. Tear the kale and Swiss chard into bite-sized pieces. 4. In a large bowl, combine the kale, Swiss chard, olive oil, salt, and pepper. 5. Toss to coat. 6. Spread the kale and Swiss chard on the prepared baking sheet. 7. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until crispy. 8. Let cool before serving.
Kale chips have become a popular healthy snack in recent years. But did you know that they're actually a relatively new invention? The first kale chip recipe was published in 2008 by a woman named Jessica Seinfeld. Seinfeld is a cookbook author and the wife of comedian Jerry Seinfeld. She was looking for a healthy snack to give her children, and she came up with the idea of roasting kale in the oven. The recipe was a hit, and soon other people started making their own kale chips. Today, kale chips are a staple in many healthy households. They're a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables, and they're also a delicious and satisfying snack. But what makes kale chips so special? Why are they so crispy and flavorful? The answer lies in the science of cooking. When you roast kale in the oven, the water in the leaves evaporates. This causes the leaves to become crispy. The olive oil helps to brown the leaves and give them a nice flavor. And the salt and pepper add just the right amount of seasoning. So, if you're looking for a healthy and delicious snack, give kale chips a try. They're easy to make, and they're packed with nutrients. Plus, they're a great way to use up leftover kale.
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Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 20 | Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • 1 bunch of kale, washed and dried
  • 1 bunch of Swiss chard, washed and dried
  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon of sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Tear the kale and Swiss chard into bite-sized pieces.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the kale, Swiss chard, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  5. Toss to coat.
  6. Spread the kale and Swiss chard on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until crispy.
  8. Let cool before serving.
Why It Works
  • Roasting the kale in the oven evaporates the water in the leaves, making them crispy.
  • The olive oil helps to brown the leaves and give them a nice flavor.
  • The salt and pepper add just the right amount of seasoning.