Crispy Baked Swiss Chard Chips
Crispy Baked Swiss Chard Chips might be the most delicious way to eat your greens! Just 5 simple ingredients and 20 minutes to make. A healthy, craveable snack you'll feel great about. (Vegan, Gluten Free).
Servings: 3
Ingredients
- 1 bunch Swiss Chard (10 oz/283g, see note 1)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons nutritional yeast (optional, see note 2)
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat oven to 350℉ (177℃), with rack in the center (see note 4).
- Prep: Remove stems from 1 bunch Swiss Chard (see note 1). Tear leaves into 2-3 inch pieces (5-7.5 cm), until you have about 7 cups. (If you have more leaves, save for another use). Dry leaves thoroughly—use a salad spinner and/or pat dry with a kitchen towel.
- Season: Spread chard on 1 large unlined baking sheet (see note 3). Drizzle with 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil. Toss with your hands to coat. Sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and 2 teaspoons nutritional yeast (if using). Toss again, then spread chard out evenly.
- Bake: Bake for 10 minutes. Flip, then spread out the chard again. Bake for another 5 to 10 minutes until crisp and golden brown. Taste and season with more salt if needed.
Notes
- Swiss Chard: Use just the leaves (you can save stems for another use). To separate: Hold the stem end with one hand...then wrap your other hand around the leaf base and slide it down the stem to separate the leaf. (Refer to photo in post above). Or, cut stems out with a knife.
- Nutritional Yeast: Adds savory, cheesy umami flavor (dairy-free/vegan). Find it in health food or baking aisles. It's optional though, so skip it if you prefer.
- Baking Sheet: Use a half-sheet pan (18x13 in/45x33cm) to give space for the chard leaves to crisp up. If your baking sheet is smaller, split between two sheets (position racks in upper- and lower-thirds of oven) or halve the recipe.
- Storage Tips: Best eaten fresh. But you can store extras in an airtight container for up to 1 day. They'll be less crispy, but still tasty. I like to line the bottom of the container with paper towel to absorb excess oil.
Nutrition
Calories: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 407mg | Potassium: 411mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 6117IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 2mg