Kale and Black Bean Nachos.
Posted by dana on Feb 17, 2012 in food, recipe | 9 comments
I take directions pretty well.
Like the time my dad told me not to close my eyes while catching pop flies and then I did anyways and it hit me right in the face and then he only had to tell me one more time not to close my eyes before I actually listened and forwent a softball to the mouth.
See? I’m smart, if you give me time.
So when I recently confessed to my friend Michelle that I’d never made kale chips and she said, “dana GO MAKE KALE CHIPS RIGHT NOW,” I listened.
Well, initially I forgot. But then a couple weeks later when I saw fresh kale at the store I remembered Michelle’s directions and went straight home to make chips…like, three days later. So technically I did listen. It only took me two weeks and some change, but I got there.
Now that I’ve made kale in chip form I don’t know why I’d have it any other way!
They come out so light, crispy and flavorful – I much prefer them this way over raw. This doesn’t mean kale chips replace my love for tortilla or pita chips, because, come on. But they are incredibly delicious and much healthier than their fried counterparts, so they get major healthy kudo points for that.
Kale and Black Bean Nachos
vegan | makes 1 serving
Ingredients
3 cups washed, dried and chopped kale
olive oil
salt, pepper & cumin
1/3-1/2 cup cooked black beans
1 small sweet potato, baked and chopped
salsa
Method Preheat oven to 375. Place kale on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season lightly with salt, pepper and cumin. Bake for 15 minutes, tossing once and being careful not to overcook. Plate kale and top with beans, sweet potato and salsa. Dig in!
Oh me oh my! This is so delicious and insanely healthy!
The chips make a nice crunchy, base layer, the beans and sweet potato complement each other perfectly, and the salsa brings the spice factor. If you’re not vegan, adding sour cream or greek yogurt would be a good idea at this point. But it’s delicious without as well.
I think I have a new favorite lunch meal, and I can’t believe how ridiculously healthy it is.
Oh joy.
xo. dana.
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This reminds me of a dish I used to call “B-S-Cubed” – black beans, sweet potato, spinach, salsa :) The kale version sounds great!
I’m obsessed with kale and so disappointed that I didn’t buy any this week!
Looks FABulous! :D
I’m so glad you gave homemade kale chips a try! They are SO addictive :)
hooooooly cow. now we’ve switched places: i need to make THOSE kale chips! :)
kale chips are one of my all-time favorites!!! seriously, eat them at least twice a week. and now i can’t WAIT to try this little idea..i have a major fondness for sweet potatoes and bb!!
literally, this morning, i was like…i want to make nachos. then i open this post and – bam! – nachos! i am taking this as a sign to make nachos. thankyouverymuch.
Ok, so I have to admit, I do NOT like kale :s Does that mean I won’t like these either??
Nope! These are way more delicious. Give them a try, even in a small batch. That way you don’t waste a lot if you end up being not for you.
I love kale chips but I’ve never thought to do anything with them other than eat them alone as a snack…I love this idea of turning them into healthy nachos!