Kale Chips

While some children might initially fear leafy greens, such as kale, making kale chips is an easy and delicious way to serve them. The process is also a lot of fun and will get kids more comfortable with working with leafy greens.

You will need: (per large cookie sheet)

1/2 bunch kale leaves

1 T olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

additional seasonings as you wish

Begin by preheating the oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a large baking sheet or cover with parchment paper. 

To de-stem your kale, run your hand along the stems of the kale to remove the leaves, and tear the leaves into smaller pieces. Make sure the leaves are dry. If needed, pat the leaves dry with a towel. Place the leaves into a bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Massage the kale until the leaves are coated with oil. Then, sprinkle the leaves with salt/pepper/seasonings. Spread the leaves onto the baking sheet in a single layer.

Bake for 10 minutes, rotate the pan, and bake for another 12-15 minutes more until the kale begins to crisp up. The kale will look shrunken, but this is normal. Let the kale cool for a couple minutes and enjoy immediately. They will be gone before you know it!