March 13, 2012
posted by Marina Delio | 43 Comments
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I’m excited to share this super healthy snack with you today. Purple kale chips are crispy and salty and gorgeous. Any recipe that gets my kids to happily eat an entire bunch of kale is a winner in my book.
Last weekend the girls and I strolled through the farmer’s market filling up our bags with berries, blood orange juice, beets, and greens. I hope this cute farmer doesn’t mind being on the blog 🙂 I can’t remember which farm this lovely display is from. Maybe McGrath? Any Santa Barbara friends know? Perhaps I’ll go find out next Saturday. Our favorite treasure from the day was a bunch of purple kale.
I’ve had kale chips from the grocery store and was not impressed, although the kids liked them. These were so easy to make and were devoured less than an hour after they came out of the oven. The purple kale made more delicate kale chips, and of course was more beautiful than any store-bought kale chips. Tuscan or lacinato kale can be substituted, but the ribs will need to be removed and the kale will need to be cut into smaller pieces. Salty crispy purple kale chips are my new favorite way to get kids eating greens. We will definitely be making these again next weekend.
Purple Kale Chips
1 bunch purple kale
2 tablespoons olive oil
coarse sea salt
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Trim an inch off the ends of the stems. Drizzle kale with olive oil and toss to coat. Sprinkle with salt. Place kale on a cookie sheet and bake for 15 minutes, turning once.
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posted March 13, 2012 by Marina Delio
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43 comments on “purple kale chips: easy healthy snack recipe”
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Bev Weidner (Bev Cooks) — March 13, 2012 @ 3:42 pm Reply
These are gooooorg! I'll take 4 billion.
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Heidi — March 13, 2012 @ 4:36 pm Reply
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Heidi {Young Grasshopper} — March 13, 2012 @ 4:40 pm Reply
salty & Healthy? I'm in! Thanks as always 🙂
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Heidi @ Food Doodles — March 13, 2012 @ 4:50 pm Reply
Oooh, so pretty! I've never even seen purple kale before, but kale is getting more and more popular at our farmers market so I can't wait to see what's there this summer. We love kale chips, but I think my daughter would especially love these 😀
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Marina — March 13, 2012 @ 5:29 pm Reply
That's a perfect snack for my Kale Tuesday! 🙂 I am with you: I've tried store bought kale chips and they don't taste even close to homemade!
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Barbra Mousouris — March 13, 2012 @ 5:54 pm Reply
what a great idea!
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The Hall Family — March 13, 2012 @ 7:28 pm Reply
I love homemade kale chips! The easiest of snacks and totally beats buying them. I also love roasting my own seaweed which the girls love! Nothing like a little salty treat;)
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Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar — March 13, 2012 @ 7:33 pm Reply
These are so pretty! Love this idea!
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Laura — March 13, 2012 @ 7:44 pm Reply
My daughter adores kale chips, but I have never tried purple kale. I am really looking forward to it! What a wonderful time it must have been to take your girls to a local farmer's market and stroll the seasonal, fresh food!
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prairiesummers — March 13, 2012 @ 8:05 pm Reply
I don't think I have ever seen purple kale and that is a shame. It looks absolutely beautiful.
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Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers — March 13, 2012 @ 8:40 pm Reply
I have never seen purple kale, than again I never looked for it. I am not a fan of regular kale, but I'm will to try the purple. I'll have to look for it at the Farmers Market next weekend! Wonderful, healthy recipe.
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Jennifurla — March 13, 2012 @ 9:59 pm Reply
You always have the most beautiful food!
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beti — March 13, 2012 @ 10:21 pm Reply
I really love the color! it looks delicious and healthy, perfect snack
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Karen — March 13, 2012 @ 10:36 pm Reply
These are so pretty. I hope I can find purple kale in a store near me. I love the looks of it and its health benefits would be a bonus!
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the gardener's cottage — March 13, 2012 @ 10:55 pm Reply
i agree, the purple kale is just so pretty. i've got to make a bunch. so much better than real chips. and i need to get over chips once and for all!
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Gerry @Foodness Gracious — March 14, 2012 @ 12:26 am Reply
I have a friend who makes them in her dehydrator and I could seriously eat the whole jar she gives us but my wife usually beats me to it. I must try them in the oven and kale is super nutritious!!
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Betsy — March 14, 2012 @ 1:07 am Reply
Oh my goodness! I'm SO trying these! I grew purple kale in my garden last summer! Isn't it gorgeous!?
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Snack Girl — March 14, 2012 @ 1:37 am Reply
Have you tried them without the olive oil? I heard it works – these look so lovely! Thanks for sharing.
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Your Southern Peach — March 14, 2012 @ 3:49 am Reply
I LOVE kale chips but have yet to try the purple color. I also like mine with a little splash of vinegar. Yum!
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P — March 14, 2012 @ 4:37 am Reply
never tasted kale, unfortunately…would spinach hold up the same way??
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Danijela — March 14, 2012 @ 6:06 am Reply
Hi Marina,
I was busy with my new blog but I finally found some time to visit and check out what's new.
I must say that this recipe is really refreshing. I didn't know that purple kale can be prepared as a chips. It looks amazing, even better,I like the fact that it is healthy and easy to prepare. -
Sue — March 14, 2012 @ 8:33 am Reply
The prettiest, healthiest chips ever!
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Bake-A-Holic — March 14, 2012 @ 1:46 pm Reply
We just started making kale chips. Love them! I'll have to hit our local farmer's market and see what yummy things I can find!
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Stephanie @ henry happened — March 14, 2012 @ 4:57 pm Reply
Just tried making kale chips not long ago and burnt them to a crisp. Whoops. Baby kale may not be the best choice 🙂
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Bree — March 14, 2012 @ 8:24 pm Reply
I am so going to try this for my kids-Thanks~!
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Maria — March 14, 2012 @ 8:25 pm Reply
The purple kale is so pretty! Great snack!
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Splendid Market — March 14, 2012 @ 10:49 pm Reply
I had no idea this would be so easy! I tried the chips in the store and agree, they were disappointing. Can't wait to try this!
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Inside a British Mum's Kitchen — March 14, 2012 @ 11:10 pm Reply
I've never made them – but now I see I should start!
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Jacquelyn Grandy — March 15, 2012 @ 6:44 pm Reply
Hi girl! Were on the same boat this week as I just posted a kale salad recipe. I love all types of kale whether it be purple, green or black kale. Just give me a plate of it and I am a happy woman. These kale chips of yours look so darn pretty and crisp and crunchy! I mean you literally made something as simple as kale chips look as good as a slice of chocolate cake!
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Susan Liberatore — March 15, 2012 @ 8:02 pm Reply
They look too pretty to eat! Can't believe the texture is crunchy. Have to try these.
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Stone Family — March 15, 2012 @ 8:06 pm Reply
I don't like kale but I know how good it is for you. I'm going to try these and hope they chance my mind 🙂
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Punctuation Mark — March 15, 2012 @ 10:56 pm Reply
i love kale… in any form you can prepared it!
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Marina {Yummy Mummy) — March 15, 2012 @ 11:22 pm Reply
Me too!
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Marina {Yummy Mummy) — March 15, 2012 @ 11:22 pm Reply
Have you tried sauteing it in garlic, olive oil, and good sea salt? Delish!
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Jessica @ Hungrygems — March 16, 2012 @ 3:34 am Reply
I cannot believe you have such beautiful farmers markets out right now! This post is getting me very excited for that time of year….as well as kale chips..mmm..
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Kelly | Eat Yourself Skinny — March 16, 2012 @ 2:37 pm Reply
Such a gorgeous healthy snack, I LOVE this! 🙂
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Shay — March 16, 2012 @ 9:08 pm Reply
My son loves these but I have never tried purple kale. Thanks for sharing! I just signed up to follow you by email. I look forward to it! You can visit me at http://raisingdieter.blogspot.com/
Shay
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Sal — March 18, 2012 @ 8:42 pm Reply
Looks wonderful! Will be trying this out soon =)
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Leslie — March 21, 2012 @ 1:33 am Reply
I will so be making these soon. Hopefully my kids will eat them. I know I will!
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Katie — March 22, 2012 @ 12:13 am Reply
The colors are so pretty! I will be making this very soon…XoXo
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Gail @ Sophisticated Steps — April 5, 2012 @ 4:46 pm Reply
Purple kale? I live in a box. Must, must try!
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Anonymous — January 9, 2013 @ 12:06 am Reply
Sometimes this is called flowering Kale at the supermarkets!
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Anonymous — May 6, 2013 @ 12:17 am Reply
nice!
