Kale is quite versatile – it works in salads, stews, smoothies and much more. In the following recipe, the leafy green shines by itself as a healthy snack. Try kale chips as an alternative to store-bought potato chips.
WHAT YOU NEED (SERVES 4):
1 medium bunch of kale (about 500 g)
1-2 tbsp. olive oil
½ tsp. salt
Optional: additional seasonings such as garlic, chilli or curry powder
HOW TO PREPARE:
- Preheat oven to 150 degrees C.
- Wash kale and dry it very well. Remove the leaves from the stems and cut or tear into chip-sized pieces.
- Put kale in a bowl and add olive oil. Make sure that all leaves are coated evenly.
- Place kale on a baking sheet in a single layer. Sprinkle with salt (and additional seasonings). Bake for about 15 minutes. Let chips cool and enjoy.
Nutritional Value per Serving:
95 calories, 2 g protein, 7 g carbohydrates, 7 g fat
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Good to know
Kale is an extremely nutrient-rich vegetable. It is high in vitamin A, C and K especially: 100 g of kale cover 100% of the daily vitamin A and C and 350% (!) of the recommended daily vitamin K intake. The list goes on. Kale also contains decent amounts of calcium and iron, is full of antioxidants and dietary fibre and is a good source of protein for a vegetable. In addition, it is low in fat and calories.
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