Easy Kale Chips

Salty. Crunchy. Extremely versatile and oh so easy to tailor to your specific seasoning needs. Kale is seriously one of the healthiest foods. Ever. In the world. 
It is full of vitamin K - which is important for proper blood clotting and healthy blood vessels, and vitamins A and C. 

• 1 bunch of organic kale (I used Lacinato/dinosaur kale)
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1/2 tsp. sea salt, or to taste

After washing the kale, remove the large stem in the middle of each leaf as well as the vein-like tiny "stems" that run throughout the leaf. If you don't remove them they get ridiculously hard after cooking and will taste (and feel) like sticks, thus ruining the otherwise awesome and otherworldly experience that is kale chips ; )

Dry the kale very well. I ran mine through a salad spinner. Or blot super well with paper towel. Put kale into large bowl. Add olive oil and salt. Mix well. 

Other seasoning ideas:

- vinegar and sea salt (add 1 tsp. apple cider vinegar)

- chili powder and cumin

- garlic powder

Arrange kale on baking sheets, I had to use 3 total, lined with parchment paper. Bake at 300F for 20 minutes.

White Bean and Kale Stew

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped
• 1 bunch of organic Kale, washed and stems removed
• 2 potatoes (any kind, really), peeled and chopped into cubes
• 4 cloves of garlic (about 2 tsp.), minced
• 2 tsp. oregano
• 2 Tbsp. dried basil
• 1 tsp. Thyme
• 1 cup organic frozen green beans
• 2 - (15oz.) cans of white beans (navy or cannellini), drained and rinsed
• 1 - (14.5oz.) can of Muir Glen Organic Diced Tomatoes, Fire Roasted 
• 3 cups vegetable broth and 1 cup water
• Sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste 
• Garnish with shaved parmesan if desired
  

Organic Kale

Directions

1. Heat olive oil in a large soup pot/saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft, about 6 minutes. Add the cubed potatoes and garlic and continue to saute for 1 more minute.
2. Add the oregano, thyme, and basil. Stir until onions and potatoes are coated. Add the vegetable broth and cup of water, can of tomatoes, and white beans. Bring to a boil. 
3. Add the green beans and kale. Reduce the heat to low. Simmer, covered, for about 30 minutes. Add sea salt and fresh pepper, to taste. 

Berry Banana Kale Smoothie

Ingredients

• 2 (packed) cups organic Kale, chopped
• 1 cup frozen organic Strawberries
• 1 frozen banana
• 1 cup Orange Juice (I use Tropicana with added Calcium and Vit. D)

Directions

1. Blend well!