Crispy Cheese Pizza Kale Chips

Crispy Cheese Pizza Kale Chips

Craving a satisfying crunch but want to keep it healthy? These Cheese Pizza Kale Chips are the answer! They capture the irresistible flavor of pizza in a delightfully crispy kale chip form. This recipe transforms humble kale into a gourmet snack that even picky eaters will devour. Perfect for game nights, movie marathons, or simply as a nutritious midday treat.

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Prep Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins

Servings: 6

Course: Snack

Calories: 250

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1 large bunch of kale
• 2 cups raw cashews, soaked in water overnight
• 2/3 cup jarred roasted peppers plus 2-3 Tbsp. of the juice
• 1/3 cup nutritional yeast
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp chili powder
• 1/4 tsp sea salt

Method

 

1. Preheat oven to 200ºF and line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Wash kale, pat dry, and tear off stems into large leaves, discarding stems.
3. In a food processor, blend soaked cashews, roasted peppers with juice, nutritional yeast, olive oil, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, chili powder, and sea salt until smooth and thick.
4. Add the sauce to kale leaves in a large bowl and massage to coat evenly.
5. Arrange the coated kale leaves in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets.
6. Bake for 1 hour, then flip and bake for another 30-40 minutes until dry and crispy.
7. Cool completely before storing in an airtight container.

Notes

– For extra crispy chips, ensure kale leaves are completely dry before adding sauce.
– If you don’t have cashews, soaked sunflower seeds can be a good alternative.
– Store cooled chips in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.

Pro tips

• For extra crispy chips, ensure kale leaves are completely dry before adding sauce.
• If you don’t have cashews, soaked sunflower seeds can be a good alternative.
• Store cooled chips in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Enjoy these flavorful, crispy kale chips as a healthy alternative to traditional snacks. Experiment with different seasonings to make them your own!

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