Kale chips are all the rage, so I thought, why not chard chips? I have never once felt it necessary to shell out $7 for a very small, very light package of kale chips. And here’s why: they are stupidly easy to make, and greens from the farmer’s market don’t come in plastic boxes.
My chard was so tender that I didn’t need to remove the stems, but in most cases you will want to do that, and probably cut up the leaves into manageable sizes. Keep in mind that they will shrink a bit in the oven, though. 
If your chard is thicker and tougher, you may need to bake for a bit longer. Just take them out when the leaves are slightly translucent and crisp.
PrintCumin Chard Chips
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
Description
Cumin Chard Chips are a simple and healthy snack made by baking seasoned chard leaves until they are crisp and slightly translucent.
Ingredients
- 1 bunch chard leaves, stems removed and leaves cut into manageable sizes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C).
- Wash the chard leaves thoroughly and dry them well using a salad spinner or kitchen towels.
- Toss the chard leaves with olive oil in a large bowl until they are lightly coated.
- Lay the leaves in a single layer on a baking sheet. Do not overcrowd them.
- Sprinkle the leaves with ground cumin and salt to taste.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
- Flip the leaves over and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the leaves are slightly translucent and crisp.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
If your chard is thicker and tougher, you may need to bake for a bit longer. The leaves should be slightly translucent and crisp when done. Most chard will require the stems to be removed and the leaves cut into manageable sizes. They will shrink in the oven, so don’t worry if they seem large initially.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 14
- Carbohydrates: 7
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 0
