A simple recipe for kale chips flavoured with paprika.

Kale chips or kale crisps as we are more likely to call them in the UK, are the most addictive homemade treat.

They are quick and easy to make, much healthier than traditional crisps and so, so tasty.

And the joy of them is you can choose your own flavours and make a different batch every time you make them.

Why is kale so good for you?

We all know that leafy greens are good for us and we should all eat more to improve our diet and health.

Kale in particular is high in anti-oxidants, anti-inflammatory properties and full of fibre.

It truly is a superfood.

It's super high in Vitamin K, Vitamin A and Vitamin C and is a good source of Manganese, Potassium, Copper and Calcium.

Is it healthier to eat kale raw or cooked?

According to an article in Good Housekeeping, a recent study found that we get all the goodness from kale cooked or raw, so add it to salads, soups, stews and of course make kale chips.

also try - Spicy Carrot, Lentil and Kale Soup

Eat the rainbow

It's true kale is a superfood, but it's important to eat a good range of vegetables to get as many nutrients as we can. 

The key thing is to try and eat the rainbow. A mixture of purple, red, orange, yellow and green vegetables are what we want to eat.

Try my grilled tandoori tofu skewers, shown above for a tasty rainbow hit.

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How do you make kale chips?

1. Wash the kale

2. Dry carefully until completely dry

3, Cut off any thick or woody stems

4. Lay the kale on a baking tray

5. Prepare a little oil and your chosen flavours

6. Sprinkle the oil and spices over the kale

7. Massage into kale, then spread in a single layer across 

the baking tray and bake for 12-15 minutes until crisp

8. Enjoy!

   related - Cinnamon Apple Crisps   

Easy Paprika Kale Chips

Paprika works really well as a flavouring for kale chips. I also added some cumin, onion powder and salt, but paprika remains the predominant flavour.

You also need a little oil to get that crisp finish, but not too much.

These chips only have 123 calories and just over 1 gram of saturated fat per portion. As well as containing all that kale goodness.

Happy days!

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British, vegan

Yield: 2

Author: Jacqueline Meldrum

Easy Paprika Kale Chips

Homemade kale chips flavoured with paprika.

prep time: 3 Mcook time: 12 Mtotal time: 15 M

ingredients:

• 300g curly kale
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 2 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp salt

instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 180°c/Fan 160°c/350°f/Gas 4.
2. Rinse the kale in a colander.
3. Dry with a clean tea towel and kitchen paper until the kale is completely dry. This is the most important step for crispy kale.
4. Cut the woody stem of the kale with a small knife or scissors.
5. Lay the kale on a baking sheet in a single layer.
6. Mix together the salt and spice and sprinkle over the kale, drizzle over the oil and massage well into the kale.
7. Bake for 12-15 minutes, checking on it after 10 minutes. You want it crispy but not charred as it will just be bitter and nasty.
8. When it comes out the oven, sprinkle with salt and leave to cool.
9. Serve and enjoy!

Calories
123.23

Fat (grams)
8.27

Sat. Fat (grams)
1.12

Carbs (grams)
12.16

Fiber (grams)
4.58

Net carbs
7.58

Sugar (grams)
2.35

Protein (grams)
3.83

Sodium (milligrams)
1204.09

Cholesterol (grams)
0.00

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