Kale & Fried Chickpeas

Kale & Fried Chickpeas

Serves 4 / Time 15 mins

1 bunch Lacinto Kale
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Sea Salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 can chickpeas, rinsed & drained
Vegetable oil

1/ Preheat oven to 350 degrees. De-stem kale & tear into bite size pieces and place on baking sheet. Drizzle olive oil, 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder & a sprinkle of sea salt. Massage kale for 1 minute. Bake for 10-12 minutes. Kale will be dry and crispy.

2/ Once chickpeas are fully dry, pour enough vegetable oil in the pan to cover about 1/4” deep. Heat on medium-high until the oil is hot. add chickpeas and stir occasionally until they have turned a nice brown color. Remove from the pan with as little oil as possible. Place in bowl and stir with the remaining 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder and a dash of salt.

3/ Combine kale chips & chickpeas. Serve warm.