Have you ever eaten two whole trays of kale chips in one afternoon? Yeah, me either.
One of my birthday gifts last month was a dehydrator. I’ve been wanting one for some time, so this is definitely not a Homer Gift.
I have a long list of dehydrator ideas, but I had to break it in with a classic.
oops, there’s the photographic evidence of just how many kale chips I scarfed in a matter of hours.
I couldn’t stop. I tried to save some for Jason, I really did. Good thing they are so easy to make.
miso sesame kale chips
vegan, gluten free, dairy free
kale
miso dressing
sesame seeds
Wash and dry kale. Tear / cut leaves into small pieces, removing ribs and stems. Coat kale pieces with miso dressing (toss in bowl or massage with hands) and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Arrange in single layer on baking pan or dehydrator sheet.
Oven: bake at 250-275 for 45 – 60 minutes*.
Dehydrator: 145 for 2-3 hours*.
*Depending on thickness of dressing application, these times may vary. I made these a second time with a thicker application of miso dressing, dehydrated for four hours. Check and flip.
miso dressing
vegan, gluten free, dairy free
1/4 cup smooth miso paste
1-2 tablespoons olive oil
juice of two lemons
1 green onion, minced fine
Whisk all ingredients – adjusting liquids for desired consistency. Insert straw and drink Store in airtight container in fridge.
I make this miso dressing thinner for salads, thicker to use as a dip or spread (delicious on sandwiches and wraps!). Thick or thin consistency, this works well as a kale chip coating!
These have incredible flavor- very umami. I make these in small batches now, especially if I am alone. I cannot be trusted around them!
Are you a miso fan? What about kale chips?
Lynn says
Ok scratch that, after my first batch I am making them all like this!! YUMMMMMM thanks!! 🙂
Kristina Sloggett says
you are soooooo welcome!! 🙂
Lynn says
Trying the kale chips although I might go with some just plain and some with the miso, I don’t have any sesame seeds though but I’m still doing it! 🙂
Vinny says
best kale chip ever! I don’t know where you get these idea’s but awesome!
Grandma Wrinkles says
my new favorite snack, amazing use of miso!
DMW
Rachel @ Following In My Shoes says
I adore making and “scarfing” kale chips — love this variation!
Liz says
made these today! my NEW FAVORITE oh my goodness YUM-O!!
spabettie says
I know, my favorite too!! I love the miso flavor and the crunch! mmm.
Swit says
if only these came packaged like potato chips !
they look amazing, i’m more certain that i want a dehydrator….thanks !i think i’m a new follower, i love your food !
spabettie says
hello Swit! thank you for saying hello! these were really very good – I have not tried the oven myself, but I have heard that things like these will work in an oven (until you get a dehydrator) 😀
Adrienne says
these sound fantastic, and the pics are GORGEOUS. you are multi talented!
spabettie says
thank you, Adrienne!
Pamela Fox says
We made this last night, our very first recipe with the dehydrator. They were super yummy, thanks for the recipe!
I posted a pic on my blog: http://pamelagoesprimal.com/post/12421377238/miso-sesame-kale-chips
spabettie says
hi Pamela! I am SO happy you loved these as much as we did – they are very difficult to keep around, yes? I (finally!) just got my dehydrator too and this was my first recipe! 😀 enjoy, can’t wait to see what else you make – interested in the result of zucchini chips! Cheers!
Kelly C. says
very creative, I bet they taste amazing!!!
spabettie says
thank you, Kelly! they are pretty dang good! 😀
Ashley says
You’ve just inspired me – I was always nervous to try these in the oven, but yours look so delicious I’ve got to make them now!
spabettie says
I hope you do – let me know how they turn out, Ashley!! ENJOY!!
Niki M. says
Seriously? You have become one of my new top followers 😀
spabettie says
aw! thank you, Niki!! 😀 yay!
Sam says
unreal! miso is such a great flavor (I love that you said umami!!!) and this makes me want to try kale chips on my own. love the sesame seeds too, adds another dimension to the chip!
spabettie says
thanks, Sam! I hope you do make these, they are AMAZING! 😀
lindsay says
I have loved catching up on your blog tonight and seeing so many fabulous recipes I need to try! Beautiful pics too, as always 🙂
I want a dehydrator soooo badly. Dehydrator and a vitamix are my last two kitchen essentials. But one thing at a time I suppose. I got a new juicer a few weeks ago that I’m soooo in love with!! I can’t wait to see all your new dehydrator creations!!!
[email protected] and spice says
I still have never made my own kale chips. D’oh.
Now I need an oven! Any suggestions on making these in the micro? 😉
Leanne @ Healthful Pursuit says
haha that’s the worst – when you’re home alone and you just start baking, then eating, then next thing you know there’s none left for your partner. Generally someone would just hide the evidence but when you have a blog, you know that conversation is going to come up when they see a recipe on your site that they’ve never tried “hey! I didn’t get to try these, what the heck?”…. that happens a lot around here!