Kale Chips

[Raw Angel Mom]

I would love to try kale chips

I saw that some use oil with them, does this work? I would think that the oil would prevent it from getting crispy???

What about the steam that is part of the kayle, do you dehydrate that too?

I wonder if you can process the kale with sprouted kamut>

Where can i find some good recipes with kale snack type thing. It would be convenient to bring in my lunch.

Thank you!

[Veganforlife]

DE-stem the kale, as it's very tough. Break the kale up into smaller pieces, drizzel a LITTLE EVOO on them, crunch with hands with sea salt or whatever flavoring and them spread on mesh sheets to dehydrate. They DO get very crunchy. If not crunchy enough, stick 'em back in the dehydrator a continue. I LOVE them! Can't eat enough of 'em!!!

[Raw Angel Mom]

Awsome! thank you for the tips, i am looking forward to try that! Does the oil prevent them from being crunchy???

[unbent]

I just made a HUGE batch of kale chips using a recipe I found on giveittomeraw.com. They were awesome. I took some to work and everyone who tried them loved them. Just go to the recipe link and it is the second recipe listed. Olive oil makes kale a beautiful dark glossy green once dehydrated. These were easy and inexpensive to make. Not to mention the fact that kale right of there with spinach as far as nutient density.

Andy

[ReneeH]

Hey Lucy!!!! Do you Add any thing other than Olive Oil and Sea Salt to yours?

Hey Andy..... I went to the link you listed and did not see any thing to click on to take me to RAW food receipes for the Kale Chips....Could you be more specific on what to click on...

Thanks....

Nee'

[Veganforlife]

EVOO - Extra Virgini Olive Oil

nope, just add a DRIZZLE of evoo and SOME sea salt. I taste as I go. Good stuff.

Yeah, I checked that web site and can't locate any recipes...

Okay, I did find the link, but can't find the recipe. But saw about adding Nutritional Yeast. That would give them a cheezy flavor...interesting

http://www.giveittomeraw.com/forum/topic/search?q=kale+chips

[jacsam]

Raw angel Mom.....I'm so glad you asked that question, I've been wondering the same thing ..... can they get crispy with evoo on them.

[ReneeH]

LUCY.....OH MY.... These ARE FABULOUS!!! :D :eek: I hope they make it to the dehydrator!!!!! I can't believe how simple this is! And yet, it's delicious!!!!! Just Olive oil and Sea Salt and It's hard to stop eating this Kale!!!! WOW!!!! I can see where I would need to careful with the Salt, though.... I hope I can leave them there because I would like to see what they taste like once they are crunchy!!!!

[Veganforlife]

Raw angel Mom.....I'm so glad you asked that question, I've been wondering the same thing ..... can they get crispy with evoo on them.

YES! I add just a drizzle of EVVO, not much and then crunch 'em and yep, they do get crispy. I left mine out and the humdity got to 'em so I turned on the dehydrator again and they crisped (trying saying THAT word! :D ) right up!!!

I am so loving these!

[Ginger]

Kale chips are my fav snack lately! I havn't tried them with oil yet.. must do that version next! Thanks!! :D

I don't de-stem mine because I find they make good handles! When I eat them I always say mmmm roasted newt! and hold it up by the stem and twirl it a bit... I think you would have to try it and have watched Spirited Away to understand why though lol.

[snoops]

Just got mine out of the dehydrator and they are almost gone. Absolutely awesome way to eat kale. I used a bit too much salt and will back off a bit next time. They got very crispy with the olive oil. I'm going to try spinach too although I eat spinach every day in my green smoothie. More leafy greens is always better right??!

[joyfulmama]

I keep forgetting to get kale!!! :-( I have got to try this..

[mblessed]

For anyone interested in the recipe that unbent was referring to at welikeitraw, I believe I did find it. Welikeitraw gave a link to this blog for the recipe: http://rawketscience.blogspot.com/2008/07/kale-chips.html

I haven't tried this particular recipe, but it sounds like a good variation.

I LOVE kale chips.

Blessings and peace,

Marcia

[Pilgrim]

Yes, they are crunchy even when covered in oil.

Try spinach chips, too. Same process. They are delicious!

[snoops]

I just bought some rainbow swiss chard and spinach at the farmers market. I am going to try them today. I cant believe I ate a whole bunch of kale the other day. LOL

[Veganforlife]

Just got mine out of the dehydrator and they are almost gone. Absolutely awesome way to eat kale. I used a bit too much salt and will back off a bit next time. They got very crispy with the olive oil. I'm going to try spinach too although I eat spinach every day in my green smoothie. More leafy greens is always better right??!

You bet! AND mixing up the greens is the way to go.
I'm gonna try a spring mix this way and see what happens...I'll let ya'll know...

[Pilgrim]

I have never warmed to eating raw spinach, but as spinach chips, I am enjoying them.

Good idea to try the spring mix. Let me know how it goes!

[snoops]

So I just got the spinach and swiss chard out of the dehydrator. Still used too much salt. Must cut back next time. And I used too much EVOO this time too. Too greasy but good taste.

Does anyone know how many nutrients (approx) are lost in the dehydrator process? Is it significant??

I think I liked the kale best. It is a sturdier leaf and holds up better to the drying. The spinach especially got quite flaky.

[Garlic]

are the dehydrated kale chips sturdy enough to use with a dip?
like chip and dip?
or are they brittle?
thanks.

[saxmaam]

are the dehydrated kale chips sturdy enough to use with a dip?
like chip and dip?
or are they brittle?
thanks.

Brittle ... thinner than paper. I just use EVOO and salt on mine. They are so yummy, I don't miss the dip. This from a flavor junky, too.