If you have been following my blog for any length of time you might have noticed that my posts have become a little infrequent lately. The reason is that my extra bandwidth (if there is such a thing for a mom of young children) has been taken up by something else. Something very exciting. I am now the co-founder (along with 5 amazing Registered Dietitians) of a private practice nutrition counseling business, Pacific Nutrition Partners. Many hours of love, sweat, and snacks have gone into the creation of our business, and I am so proud to be a part of it. The down side is that I have had less time for The Wholesome Fork. But never fear, I will keep posting recipes here. Like this one for crispy kale chips. They are incredibly easy to make and are perfect for when you want something crunchy to munch on … like when you’re sitting in a (new) business meeting!
Kale really is a nutritional powerhouse. One cup of chopped kale contains more than 600% of your daily vitamin K, 100% of your daily vitamin A and C, 10% of your daily calcium, and 7% of your daily magnesium requirements in just 33 calories. It is also high in fiber and antioxidants. But unlike some other leafy greens, kale is low in oxalate, a substance that can bind to minerals and stop them from being absorbed by your body. These kale chips are a great way to include more of this nutritious vegetable in your diet. And they make a wonderfully healthy salty snack for when you have the munchies. What are your favorite snacks to munch on?
- 10 ounces kale (ribs removed)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ tsp salt
- Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
- Cut or tear the kale into bite-sized pieces.
- Wash the kale and dry it well.
- Put the kale in a large bowl and add the olive oil and salt.
- Massage the oil into the kale.
- Place the kale in a single layer on a large baking sheet and put it in the preheated oven.
- Cook for 10-13 minutes until crispy and slightly brown at the edges (make sure it doesn't burn).
Did you know you can change the course of your health just by eating the right food? I am here to show you how you can eat simple healthy food without stress, guilt, or shame.
of course I understand that this is very useful, but it looks to put it mildly not very appetizing though, to each his own
I really hope you will keep posting recipes, please! All of your recipes look so delicious! I just found your blog when searching for rhubarb bars, and now I want to try making your other healthy goodies. 🙂 ~Congrats on your new venture~