Recipe Directions
1. Cut the pieces of kale into palm-sized segments.
2. Place them all in large container and fill with water. Toss 1 teaspoon of sea salt into water.
3. Bruise the kale with your hands for about a minute. Allow to sit in salted water for about 30 minutes. Drain well.
4. Toss with agave nectar and remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
5. Lay the leaves on mesh dehydrator screens. Dehydrate at 115 Fahrenheit for about 8-10 hours.
Anna's Thoughts
By Anna Wonderful little curled-up crispy chips that kids and adults will go crazy for!
I do recommend eating these outside as they make a huge mess. My kids usually eat the entire container in one sitting.
They are yummy and a great way to get more greens in.
I have also added herbs before (dried oregano and basil) which gave it an almost pizza-type flavor.
Inspirational credit for this recipe goes to Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo.
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Rosie
May 08, 2009
I've been craving something crunchy, what better to munch on that kale? I'm currently soaking the kale for these. Think I'll add a little cayenne or chinese five spice. Thanks for the great recipe, Anna!
Doktormartini
Apr 20, 2010
I'm gonna try these tomorrow...wish me luck! Also, this will be my first time trying Kale, to my knowledge!
Anne
Jun 10, 2010
Hm, raeleann, what kind ofdehydrator do you have?
Aw, I have to bruise the kale? :( I feel bad. lol.Wow, I just popped these into the dehydrator.This makes a HUGE BATCH!! More than half of it didn't fit into my dehydrator. I'm looking forward to some crispiness, I've tried a bunch of raw 'chips', and they've all just turned out leathery, which is disapointing. Can't wait for this one! Great way to add greens to the diet!
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malsprower
Aug 08, 2010
wow! this stuff is delicious! tastes exactly like kettle corn!
Anne
Jun 13, 2010
Oh. My.Goodness. This are absolutely AMAZING!!! What a flavour! Crunchy at first, but a little bit chewy too...tastes like...pumpkin seeds...brocolli...hm, I don't know, but I am just completely in love with these. I'm on my way to buy some more kale and I'll be sure to have a batch constantly dehydrating. Without doubt my favourite raw recipe so far. Just thinking about these makes my mouth water. And I really needed to get the greens in me, too--I would go for the sweet, sugary fruit smoothie instead of a green smoothie any day...Thank you so very much!
Anne
Jun 10, 2010
Hm, raeleann, what kind ofdehydrator do you have?
Aw, I have to bruise the kale? :( I feel bad. lol.Wow, I just popped these into the dehydrator.This makes a HUGE BATCH!! More than half of it didn't fit into my dehydrator. I'm looking forward to some crispiness, I've tried a bunch of raw 'chips', and they've all just turned out leathery, which is disapointing. Can't wait for this one! Great way to add greens to the diet!
Doktormartini
Apr 20, 2010
I'm gonna try these tomorrow...wish me luck! Also, this will be my first time trying Kale, to my knowledge!
raeleann
Mar 03, 2010
help!!! I am trying to make the monter kale chips. They’ve been dehydrating at nearly 115 for over 12 hours and aren’t crispy at all. They just seem wilted and shrinking.
Any suggestions? Do I risk getting bacteria or something on the kale if it is in the dehydrator forever? the kale just looks wilted now.
Last question: I thought things needed to be dehydrated at 110 or lower to maintain their enzymes?
Any assistance you can provide would be greatly appreciated. Every recipe I’ve tried I’ve had dehydrator problems. Nothing turns out crispy. And I seem to have to leave it in for much, much longer than the recipe states.
becoming whole
Feb 18, 2010
Can't wait to try. Looking for more SIMPLE ways to get dark greens in me :) Thanks
Anna
May 09, 2009
Maybe humanimal means to make certain it is raw. Many people purchase the non-raw variety making the assumption... It is lower glycemic than honey and some other alternative sweeteners. However, even if that is your primary concern, it is only 1 tsp. for an entire bunch of kale. Really, even 1/2 tsp. would be OK.
So glad you all are willing to try it. I look forward to hearing what you think. My kids go crazy of this stuff - I must admit, so do I...
Rosie
May 08, 2009
I've been craving something crunchy, what better to munch on that kale? I'm currently soaking the kale for these. Think I'll add a little cayenne or chinese five spice. Thanks for the great recipe, Anna!
Crisyn
May 07, 2009
These sound fantastic, Anna. Thanks for posting!
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