Description
Barefoot Contessa’s crispy roasted kale recipe delivers a simple, crunchy side dish packed with nutrients. Salt and olive oil elevate this leafy green snack, making kale irresistible for you to enjoy alongside main courses or as a quick, healthy bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 bunches curly kale (about 1.1 kg / 2.4 lbs)
- 60 ml (2 fl oz) good olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Fleur de sel
Instructions
- Preparation: Remove tough stems from kale leaves and tear into bite-sized pieces, ensuring uniform sizing for consistent roasting.
- Cleansing: Thoroughly rinse kale in cool water, spinning dry to eliminate moisture completely, preventing soggy results.
- Seasoning: Massage olive oil across kale leaves, ensuring comprehensive coverage, then generously season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Positioning: Distribute seasoned kale leaves strategically on three sheet pans, creating single-layer arrangements to maximize crispiness and prevent steaming.
- Roasting: Position oven racks for optimal heat circulation and roast at 180°C (350°F) for 15-20 minutes, rotating pans midway to guarantee even crisping and achieving delicate, crunchy texture with slightly darkened edges.
- Finishing: Immediately sprinkle fleur de sel upon removal from oven, serving hot to maintain optimal crunchiness and flavor profile.
Notes
- Leaf Preparation Matters: Remove the tough stem completely and tear leaves into bite-sized pieces to ensure even cooking and crispy texture.
- Moisture is the Enemy: Thoroughly dry kale after washing using a salad spinner to prevent soggy, steamed chips instead of crispy ones.
- Strategic Spacing Technique: Use multiple sheet pans and spread kale in single layers to achieve maximum crispiness and prevent steaming.
- Salt Timing is Critical: Add salt just before roasting and finish with a delicate sprinkle of fleur de sel after cooking to enhance overall flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg