Crispy Kale Chips

4 servings

120 minutes

Crispy kale chips are a gourmet dish of French cuisine that offers a healthy alternative to traditional snacks. This recipe originated from the desire to create a nutritious snack without excess calories. Kale leaves soaked in olive oil, lemon juice, and sea salt reveal their rich flavor and acquire a crispy texture after thorough drying. The addition of nutritional yeast adds subtle cheesy notes, making this snack particularly appealing. These chips are perfect for a light snack, as an accompaniment to evening aperitifs, or as an original garnish for fine dining dishes. Their simplicity in preparation and natural ingredients make them an excellent choice for health-conscious eaters.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 166.4
• Proteins: 6.7g
• Fats: 11.1g
• Carbohydrates: 10.4g

Ingredients

• Kale: 360 g
• Olive oil: 2 tbsp
• Lemon juice: 1 tbsp
• Sea salt: 0.5 tsp
• Dry yeast: 3 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Place the cabbage in a bowl. Pour in the oil, lemon juice, and salt. Rub them into the leaves with your hands.

   Required ingredients:

   • Kale: 360 g
   • Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
   • Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon
   • Sea salt: 0.5 teaspoon

2. Add nutritional yeast and mix well.

   Required ingredients:

   • Dry yeast: 3 tablespoons

3. Arrange the cabbage pieces on the trays of the drying cabinet. They should not overlap each other.

4. Dry for 2-4 hours until ready (leaves should be dry and crispy).

5. Turn off the dryer and wait for it to cool down completely.