Kale Crisps

The kids will love these, but be warned: they can disappear very quickly!

Kale contains fibre, antioxidants, calcium, vitamins C and K, iron, and a wide range of other nutrients that can help prevent various health problems.

Preparation time: 10 mins, plus about 24-36 hours dehydration time

Serves: 6-8

Ingredients:

• 200g kale, stems removed and torn roughly into largish bite sized pieces

• 100g soaked cashews

• 1 large red pepper

• juice of a large lemon

• small onion or two cloves of garlic

• 1 fresh red chilli, deseeded

• salt to taste

Method:

• Blend the red pepper, chilli, lemon and salt. Add the cashews and blend again until creamy

• Massage the mixture into the kale

• Dehydrate at 115 deg Fahrenheit or 46.11 deg Celsius for 24-48 hours. Turn over onto the mesh sheets and dehydrate until crispy

• Store in an airtight container