Parmesan Spiced Kale Chips and Popcorn

BCBSNM Connect Team — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 21:04:56 GMT

Current Revision posted to Recipe book by BCBSNM Connect Team on 9/29/2023 9:04:56 PM

Ingredients: Makes 6 servings

FOR THE KALE CHIPS
1-1/4 cups kale leaves
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon canola oil

FOR THE POPCORN
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/4 cup popcorn kernels

FOR THE PARMESAN SPICE
1/8 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1-1/2 teaspoon grated parmesan cheese
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt

Directions:

Kale Chips:
Preheat oven to 275 degrees F. Remove stems and cut leaves into 2” pieces. Wash well and spin dry. Toss with canola oil and sea salt. Place on a sheet pan in a single layer and bake, flipping leaves a few times until crisp, about 20 minutes.
Popcorn:
Add canola oil to a small pot, heat oil until it starts to smoke, add popcorn kernels to hot oil, cover and shake. Remove from heat when corn stops popping.
In a bowl, combine chili powder, paprika, parmesan, salt and cayenne.
While kale and popcorn are still hot, toss with prepared spice blend. Allow to cool before serving.

Serving Size:
1 cup

Nutrition information:
Per serving: 80 calories, 5.5 g fat, 0.5 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 85 mg cholesterol, 7 g carbohydrates, 1.5 g fiber, <0.5 g sugar, 1.5 g protein

Recipe Source:
Recipe provided by FLIK Hospitality Group

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