Homemade recipes are the best, because you control ingredients and know what you are eating.
These chips are made from kale often called ” the new beef” due its nutritional values.
This leafy green is a champion among cruciferous vegetables, and provides a wealth of health benefits.
One cup of kale contains 33 calories and 9% of the daily value of calcium, 206% of vitamin A, 134% of vitamin C, and a staggering 684% of vitamin K. It is also a great source of minerals copper, potassium, iron, manganese, and phosphorus.
Kale also has anti-inflammatory properties and has shown benefits in cancer prevention, heart health, and so much more.
Let’s take a look at the other ingredients in this healthy kale chips recipe.
Cayenne pepper:
One of cayenne peppers most potent properties is its ability as an anti-inflammatory agent. It is believed that the hotter the pepper, the stronger the anti-inflammatory properties.
Himalayan pink salt:
It contains the full spectrum of 84 minerals and trace elements just like Mother Earth intended. It is an unrefined, unprocessed and “raw”.
Olive oil:
This oil has been recognized for many years as a healthy oil, full of important health benefits, healthy fats, and for good reason. It is full of healthy fats, provides anti-inflammatory benefits, and has shown benefits in the area of cancer prevention.
Directions:
Remove leaves of 2 heads of kale from stalk and place in a bowl
Add 2 Tbsp of olive oil, spreading evenly on all leaves
Sprinkle 1 tsp of Himalayan salt on leaves evenly
Add 1/3 tsp of cayenne pepper to the kale leaves
Bake in oven at 250 F for 25 minutes
Keep an eye on the kale as it can burn easily
Cool the leaves and store in a BPA-free container
Make sure ingredients are organic
Enjoy this healthy kale chips recipe!
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