Kale or Kraze?

I know it has been the latest craze...and  pre-packaged kale chips can be so expensive...but kale is an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin A, manganese, and copper; a very good source of vitamin B6, fiber, calcium,potassium, vitamin E, and vitamin B2; and a good source of iron, magnesium vitamin B1, omega-3 fats, phosphorus, protein, folate, and vitamin B3.

You can easily make them yourself - for a fraction of the cost!

Just buy a nice big bag of Organic Kale (pre-washed if you prefer) - or pick up some fresh kale in bunches, remove the leaves from the stems and wash. 

Next put all the kale in a large bowl and pour the tahini dressing (recipe at the end) over it, mixing well to cover all the leaves. 

I use a dehydrator as I can make many trays of kale chips at once, 

turn it on and walk away. Place the kale leaves flat on the dehydrator

 trays (with no overlapping) and dehydrate until crispy (2-4 hours).

You can also make these chips in the oven. 

 Bake, tossing kale halfway through, until crisp, 

about 15 - 20 minutes.

 Keep an eye on them for doneness.

 Cooking kale does not take away its nutritional benefits. 

Dark green vegetables are powerhouses of nutrients ...
they call it a superfood for a reason. 

Kale offers more iron per ounce than beef!

Creamy tahini dressing

• 1⁄4 cup tahini.
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice (from 1 to 1 ½ lemons)
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil.
• 1 medium clove garlic, pressed or minced.
• ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard.
• ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt.
• 2 tablespoons water.
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste.

Stay Kozy,
Carrie