Ingredients
1 small bunch curly kale, washed and thoroughly dried
1 tablespoon tahini
2 teaspoons water
2 teaspoons tamari or soy sauce
2 teaspoons nutritional yeast
1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Remove tough stems from kale and tear leaves into bite-sized pieces.
- In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, water, tamari, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, cumin, paprika, granulated garlic, and salt until smooth.
- Drizzle the mixture over kale leaves and massage gently to coat evenly.
- Spread kale leaves in a single layer on prepared baking sheet, ensuring they don’t overlap.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until leaves are crispy but not burnt.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving for maximum crunch.
Notes
Sprinkle with chili powder or cayenne for a spicy kick.
Add sesame seeds or pumpkin seeds for extra texture.
Use smoked paprika for a smoky flavor.
Mix in a little grated Parmesan or vegan cheese for cheesy kale chips.
Try lemon zest or a dash of apple cider vinegar for a bright, tangy flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20–25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American / Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/3 of recipe
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg