Amazing “Cheesy” Kale Chips

These amazing “cheesy” kale chips are a healthy and tasty treat that the whole family will enjoy!

To make the Cashew “Cheese” Sauce

Ingredients:

• 1 cup raw cashews
• 1 cup red bell pepper
• 1/3 cup nutritional yeast
• 4 T olive oil
• 2-3 T lemon juice
• 1/4 to 1/2 cup water to adjust consistency
• 2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper

Directions:

1. Place all the ingredients into a food processor or high speed blender.
2. Blend until smooth and creamy.
3. Add water until you get the consistency of a cheese sauce.
4. Adjust seasonings to taste.

To make the Amazing “Cheesy” Kale Chips

Ingredients:

• Cashew “cheese” sauce
• 1-2 bunches of kale

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
2. Cut away and discard inner rib from each kale leaf.
3. Tear or chop leaves into pieces, roughly the size of a chip.
4. Wash the kale pieces and dry thoroughly.  You can use a salad spinner or dry with paper towels.
5. Place kale pieces in a bowl.  Pour cashew “cheese” sauce over kale pieces.  Massage kale until fully coated with sauce.
6. Spread kale pieces evenly onto a baking sheet.
7. Bake 25-30 minutes until crisp – flipping the chips over half way through.