Makes 3 cups of kale chips
Kale is a “super food” that has dark green, crinkly edges that remind us of ribbons. It’s really delicious, especially if you roast it in the oven like this. It turns into crispy chips! When we made this, Cole said, “We made our own seaweed!” because it looked like the dried seaweed he eats in his lunch, but we think it smells and tastes even better.
After you roast it, much of it will get dark, like purple-black dark. That’s okay! It’s not burnt! It’s just extra crunchy!
INGREDIENTS
• 1 bunch of kale, about 1 lb
• ¼ C olive oil or melted lard
• 1 tsp salt
• Zest of one lemon, about 1 tsp
INSTRUCTIONS AND HOW KIDS CAN HELP
1. Cut or tear kale off of thick stems, into 2-inch squares (approximately bite size).
2. Toss with olive oil or lard, salt, and lemon zest.
3. Lay out cut kale onto baking sheet in a single non-overlapping layer.
4. Roast at 400 degrees for 15 minutes until crispy, stirring every 5 minutes.
