Introducing Start Local, a new recipe series from The Land Connection in partnership with the Illinois Farm Bureau! Each recipe is designed with everyday cooks in mind, using ingredients from your local farmers markets, and filling in the rest with ingredients from the grocery store. So grab your shopping bag, meet your local farmers, and discover what’s in season across Illinois with Start Local!
Crispy Kale Chips
Equipment
- Cutting Board
- Sharp knife
- Mixing bowl
- Baking Sheet
- Oven
- oven mitts
Ingredients
Farmers Market Ingredients
- 1 bunch kale
Grocery Store Ingredients
- 2-3 garlic cloves (minced)
- sea salt to taste
- 1.5 tsp olive oil
- 1/8 cup grated parmesan
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300*F.
- Remove large stems from kale. Chop into chunks and wash and dry well. Tip: Drying the kale really well will make your chips crispier!
- Finely mince garlic.
- Place kale in a large mixing bowl. Toss with olive oil, sea salt, and garlic.
- Spread kale evenly onto a baking sheet. For best results, don’t overcrowd the baking sheet. If necessary, bake in two batches.
- Bake for 10 minutes.
- Rotate your baking sheet and continue baking for another 10-15 minutes or until crisp.
- Remove from the oven and cool for a few minutes. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
- Enjoy! To save it for later, store your kale chips in an airtight container.
Notes
Substitutions
- Kale: collard greens, savoy cabbage, thinly sliced zucchini
The Start Local recipe series is generously supported by Illinois Farm Bureau.
The Start Local recipe series is generously supported by Illinois Farm Bureau.
