ROTW: Kale Chips

I’ve been wanting to make these for weeks, but just haven’t had the time. But today I finally had a chance! And boy were they delicious! (yes, they are all gone now). Kale chips can be eaten pretty much anytime of the day and are so much better for you than potato chips! And with a little dipping sauce on the side, it’s hard to say no. So if you want an easy, fast, healthy snack, keep reading!

Ingredients:
4 or so big handfuls of kale (the amount isn’t too important) washed, dried, and large stem removed
3 tbsp. olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
salt and pepper
1/2 c. Greek yogurt
1 tbsp. lemon juice

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Combine 2 tbsp. olive oil and garlic in a medium sized mixing bowl.
3. Place kale into bowl and toss, so that kale becomes coated in oil mixture.
4. Spread kale on two baking sheets, making sure that no pieces overlap.
5. Sprinkle with salt and pepper
6. Cook for 10-15 minutes, or until kale is crispy.
7. Mix yogurt, lemon juice, and remaining 1 tbsp. olive oil together in a small bowl.
8. Serve kale chips fresh from the oven with the yogurt sauce on the side.
9. Enjoy!

 

(recipe adapted from Food & Wine).

ROTW: Five Ingredient Green Smoothie/Juice

So, I’m thinking of adding a Recipe of the Week to the blog…what do you all think? I mean, I have been posting about food that I make, but having a more intentional post with ingredients and steps on how to make the dish. Does that sound good? It does to me, so without further ado, the recipe of the week…Green Smoothie/Juice!

It tastes a lot better than it sounds, I promise. Also, it’s probably a lot easier than you would expect. I’ve been making smoothies for years and years, but I’ve just started to experiment with different ingredients and different combinations. Also, as I’ve been trying to be more nutritionally conscious, I’ve been looking for other recipes to add to my repertoire. I found a variety of green smoothies and juices online, but I didn’t have all the ingredients on hand for any of the recipes, so I made my own! (It’s a great way to use up odds and ends of fresh vegetables and fruits that you want to use up before they go to waste!) So keep reading if you’d like the recipe 🙂

Green Smoothie/Juice

Total Time: 5-10 min. depending on how fast you can peel and chop fruits and vegetables
Serves: 1 (but it’s a very very large glass)

Ingredients:

2 large handfuls of leafy green vegetables (spinach, kale, anything works)

1 handful of a citrus fruit (I used tangerines)

1 handful of a “meatier” fruit (apples, pears, etc.)

1/3 to 1/2 cup of fruit juice or water

a few sprigs of mint (optional)

Steps:

1. Combine all of the above ingredients in a blender.  (Putting the heavier ingredients closer to the blades of the blender will speed the process up)

2. Blend until it is your desired consistency. Add additional water if needed.

3. Pour into a cup and enjoy!

Should you want more of a smoothie consistency…

1. omit the citrus fruit, add a handful of berries, a banana, and a few spoonfuls of yogurt.

2. Follow the same steps as above!

See, super easy, super healthy, and super delicious!