Not So Fancy KALE Chips

My friend Cindy recently said in so many words that even the simple ideas found on blogs can over-whelm those who don't consider themselves "cooks". So together we made something snack-able in my kitchen, that even she said was simple. To make these "chips" you will need the following:

• one bunch of kale (this works with every variety of kale) 
• olive oil (you can determine how much you will need depending on your kale) 
• salt, cayenne, cumin to taste

I know the ingredients seem broad as to how much but just follow the next few steps and you will do fine. 

Preheat your oven to 325. 

Wash your kale and pull out all of the ribs- you must do this if you want your chips to crisp up. If you leave the rib the water content from it will stem the kale instead. 

Thoroughly dry your kale and rip into bite sized pieces. You can drizzle two cookie sheets with olive oil- or- if you have a spray version you can use that. Spread your kale over the sheets without putting them pieces on top of one another, this two will help them crisp. 

Drizzle the top lightly with olive oil and salt, cayenne and cumin. You can certainly change up what kind of spices you put on top! You know how much spice you like so you can use a little or a lot. 

Place in the oven for up to 1/2 hour or until crisp. Don't let these get over-brown thus tasting strong and burnt. When in doubt just try one. 

Bon appetit

xoxo Renee