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Green Kale Chips

August 31, 2014 by Eve Leave a Comment

Kale Chips Recipe

Kale chips make the perfect pre-dinner appetizer and bite size party snacks.  They are healthy, crunchy, and visually appealing.  The key to cooking great kale chips is the oven temperature.  I have found that a lower setting and longer cooking time helps the kale maintain its bright beautiful green color.

The oil on the kale chips should be used sparingly.  The chips only need to have a very thin layer to help give them a nice glossy sheen and the desired crunchiness. Olive oil may be substituted with grapeseed oil or coconut oil.

Kale chips may be cooked a few hours before they will be eaten, which allows you to cook them early so you have the rest of the day to prepare dinner or a prepare for a party.  Kale chips will the hit of the night!

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Green Kale Chips
Author: Eve Roberts
Recipe type: Appetiser
Prep time:  10 mins
Cook time:  20 mins
Total time:  30 mins
Serves: 4
 
Ingredients
  • 5 kale leaves
  • 2 tbs olive oil
  • salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 275 degrees.
  2. Remove the stems from the kale. Tear the leaves into 2 inch bite size pieces.
  3. Pour olive oil into a small container. Dip your fingers in the oil and rub a small amount onto each leaf.
  4. Place the kale in a single layer onto a cookie sheet(I prefer to use parchment paper or a silicone mat).
  5. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  6. Bake in the over for 15-20 minutes or until crispy.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Appetizer, Gluten-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Tostones Recipe

April 24, 2014 by Eve Leave a Comment

Tostones Recipe

I tried tostones for the first time at a Cuban restaurant in Southern California.  I loved the crispy outside and the soft inside. They make a great appetizer or side dish and appeal to everyone because of their mild, simple taste.

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Tostones Recipe
Author: Eve Roberts
Recipe type: Appetizer
Cuisine: Cuban
Prep time:  2 mins
Cook time:  10 mins
Total time:  12 mins
Serves: 2
 
Twice fried plantains.
Ingredients
  • 1 Plantain, per two people
  • ½ c. oil
  • pinch of salt
Instructions
  1. Peel and cut plantain into 1 inch chucks.
  2. Heat oil on a stove or use a deep fryer to fry the pieces until golden brown (approx 5 minutes).
  3. Remove from oil and place on a paper towel to soak up some of the oil.
  4. Place one plantain piece inside a paper bag and flatten with the use a mallet or the bottom of a jar. Flatten to half of its original size. Repeat with all pieces.
  5. Place the plantain back into the oil until it is golden brown (approx 3 minutes).
  6. Remove from oil and place on a paper towel to soak up some of the oil.
  7. Sprinkle the plantains with a dash of salt. Serve immediately.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Appetizer, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Side Dish, Vegan, Vegetarian

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