The Amazing 10 Minute Roasted Kale Recipe

While the kale craze may have dwindled, there's no denying that this leafy vegetable is truly a Queen of Greens. Kale packs a serious nutritional punch, surpassing spinach for it's nutrient density.

Kale Health Benefits

• High in fibre, which is great for gut health & digestion
• Great source of potassium, which can lower the risk of heart disease
• Contains chlorophyll, which binds to carcinogens can may reduce risk of cancer
• Rich in vitamin K -- an essential micronutrient for optimal bone health
• Excellent source of antioxidant alpha-lipoic acid, which lowers glucose levels, improves insulin sensitivity & protects against free-radicals that can cause oxidative stress that damages cells

Despite this smorgasbord of perks, not everyone is into kale. The texture, the slightly bitter taste: it's not everyone's favorite vegetable. Still, there's more than one way to enjoy this super-powered food and if there is a dish that can convert non-believers, it's this one. Try it out!

It's our Amazing 10 Minute Roasted Kale Recipe!

Packed with all the benefits of kale, plus the healthy fats in olive oil and vegan protein & deliciously nutty taste of nutritional yeast, it's a mouth-watering snack or side dish for all.

Makes 4 servings.

Ingredients:

• 15 leaves of green kale, washed, stripped off stems & torn into salad-size pieces
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 5 tbsp nutritional yeast
• salt & pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees fahrenheit (175 degrees celsius).
2. Put kale in bowl and drizzle on olive oil. Toss until coated. Add nutritional yeast. Toss again.
3. Spread kale on bake tray. Sprinkle on salt and pepper as desired.
4. Put in oven and bake for 8 minutes. Take out and flip kale. Put back in for 2 minutes.
5. Enjoy!

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