Roasted Kale Chips

I will be the first to admit kale is disgusting on its own!  Roasted however I can eat a whole bundle of it in minutes.  Roasting kale is so easy.  I have never tried kale chips from the store but I don't think I would like them after having the home made ones.

Ingredients:

Kale
Olive Oil
Salt
Garlic Powder
Red Pepper Flakes (optional)

Directions:

Wash the kale and dry throughly.  Cut the leaves from the steam and cut into large pieces (the will shirnk when you roast them so don't make them to small)  Toss with a light coat of olive oil and seasonings.  Put on a cookie tray, turn on oven to 400 degrees and place the tray in the oven.  I found that putting the tray of kale in the oven while it preheats helps it crisp more evenly.  Let it cook for about 10 minutes and take it out and stir it up.  Place back in the oven for about 3 minutes and check on it again after that,  cook until crispy, it will turn fast so check every couple of minutes.

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Sesame Kale Salad

Kale is a new favorite of mine.  I recently discovered it about 2 months ago or so.  I have only made it a couple times but I haven't tried a recipe I have hated.  Kale is also extremely healthy!

Sesame Kale Salad
serves about 4 as a side

Ingredients:

1 large bunch kale, stems removed, leaves sliced in thin strips (about 4 cups, packed)
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tbsp minced fresh ginger
3 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
1 tbsp tamari (gluten-free soy sauce)
2 tbsp minced red onion
1 carrot, shredded
1 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted
salt and pepper, to taste

Directions:

In a large bowl, add the kale, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, olive oil, sesame oil and soy sauce. With your hands, massage the kale leaves, for 1-2 minutes, until the ingredients are well mixed. Add the red onion, carrot and sesame seeds, tossing well. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Let sit at least 20 minutes.

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