Roasted Kale Snack with Toasted Sesame Seeds
Toasted Sesame Kale Chips: An Asian-Inspired Snack
Craving something crunchy and flavorful? This Easy Toasted Sesame Kale Chips recipe offers a delightful Asian twist!
Try out our klassier Kale Chips recipe for a different take.
- Portion Sizes:yg: 4 cups
- Difficulty: candy-cane-easy
- Total Time: ~30 mins
- Active Time: ~20 mins
Ingredients (5)
- Dino kale, stems discarded, leaves torn into large pieces - 1 bunch
- Toasted sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
- Vegetable oil - 1 tablespoon
- Tamari or soy sauce - 1 1/2 tablespoons
- Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon
Let's Get Cooking!
- Heat the oven to 300°F. Drip-dry the kale using a salad spinner and pelt it into a large bowl. Bung in the oils and tamari, toss the kale around until it's evenly coated, and set the scene for some delicious kale chips.
- Chuck the leaves onto 2 baking sheets in a single layer and place them in the oven. Swap the sheets after 10 minutes. Sprinkle those sesame seeds over the kale once it's had 40 minutes in the oven, and let it bake until the leaves soften but don't brown - around another 5 minutes or so. Flip them over as needed.
- Allow the kale chips to cool down completely before popping 'em in an airtight container. You can make these up to 3 days ahead!
These chips are a snack, salad boost, or side dish fit for any Asian-inspired meal. The toasted sesame and tamari provide a fantastic, umami flavor!
Fun Fact:Kale has been eaten for over 2,000 years by Roman soldiers, who used it as a high-energy food source during long marches. It's clear why - this stuff is packed with nutrition!
- This Asian-inspired Toasted Sesame Kale Chips recipe, with its nutritious kale and flavorful umami notes, could easily be a credit-worthy addition to any recipe book.
- Not only do these Kale Chips provide a crunchy and flavorful snack option, but they also offer a unique nutrition profile, making them a versatile ingredient for various recipes.
- While enjoying the recipe's Asian twist, remember the historical significance of kale—it has been a staple food for over 2,000 years, even being consumed by Roman soldiers for its energy-boosting properties.
