Crispy Kale Chips

Betcha can’t eat just one of these light, crispy snacks. Nutritional yeast gives them a tangy, almost cheesy flavor. If you are concerned about gluten, check to make sure the brand of nutritional yeast you use was grown on beets, not barley.

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Betcha can’t eat just one of these light, crispy snacks. Nutritional yeast gives them a tangy, almost cheesy flavor. If you are concerned about gluten, check to make sure the brand of nutritional yeast you use was grown on beets, not barley.

Ingredients

  • 1 12-oz. bunch curly kale, center
  • 2 Tbs. olive oil
  • 1 Tbs. lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp. sea salt
  • 3 Tbs. nutritional yeast

Preparation

1. Place kale in bowl. Rub oil, lemon juice, and salt into leaves with hands. Add nutritional yeast, and toss well.

2. Spread kale onto dehydrator trays without overlapping. Dehydrate 2 to 4 hours, or until dry and crispy. Turn off dehydrator, and cool completely.

Nutrition Information

  • Calories 117
  • Carbohydrate Content 10 g
  • Cholesterol Content 0 mg
  • Fat Content 8 g
  • Fiber Content 3 g
  • Protein Content 6 g
  • Saturated Fat Content 1 g
  • Sodium Content 231 mg
  • Sugar Content 1 g