Dances With Vegans II: Kale Chips

I admit it, sometimes I crave snacks. When it's movie night and everyone is eating popcorn (and yes, corn is a grain), being paleo can mean feeling left out. Of course there are nuts, but I like to watch my consumption of those because while they have lots of nutrients, they can also mess up your ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 if you eat too much. 

Lately my new favorite snack is kale chips! In Brooklyn, NY Naturals sells a raw vegan version with a zesty flavor that I love. They are popular with vegans, but they are a great choice for cavepeople (or whatever we are calling ourselves these days) or low carbers in general. 

While I prefer the texture of kale chips made in a dehydrator, you can also make them at home as well. Here is a standard oven recipe. I make a variant using coconut oil instead of olive oil and my own handground spice mixture of cumin and coriander. If you do dairy, they are pretty delicious with just a little grated Parmesan.