Any Meal Crunchy Kale Side Dish star Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on Pinterest Rate this recipe: Rated 3.7 stars by 9 users Category Side Dish, Snack Servings 4 Prep Time 5 minutes Calories 101 Are you looking for a crunchy, dietitian-approved snack to replace your go-to chips and pretzels after metabolic & bariatric surgery? We’ve got you covered with this crunchy kale side dish!Kale is a powerhouse veggie, providing numerous vitamins and minerals without many carbs or calories. Adding nutritional yeast to this bariatric recipe also supports your post-op protein intake. Baking the kale tossed with olive oil results in the perfect crispy texture that you won’t be able to resist!Enjoy a serving size of this crunchy kale recipe as a snack or alongside your favorite meal to balance your bariatric diet with healthy carbohydrates. Ingredients8 cups kale2 tbsp olive oil¼ cup nutritional yeast1 tsp onion powder1 tsp garlic powder View Cart (0) Checkout DirectionsPreheat the oven to 325°F. Combine the kale, oil, nutritional yeast, onion powder, and garlic powder in a large bowl, and using your hands, toss to completely coat the kale. Spread the kale in a single layer over a baking sheet and bake until the kale is crispy, 20 to 25 minutes. Enjoy as a snack or side dish. Recipe Note Portion size will vary after bariatric surgery based on food stage and tolerance. Consult with your bariatric healthcare team about appropriate food options based on your individual needs.*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Nutrition Nutrition Serving Size 1 serving (1 cup) per serving Calories 101 Amount/Serving % Daily Value Fat 8 grams Carbs 5 grams Fiber 3 grams Sugar 0.5 grams Protein 4 grams Tags: Any Meal Bariatric Recipes Dinner Lunch Related Articles Bariatric Recipes - Lemon Lime Yogurt Bariatric Recipes - Greek Yogurt Popsicles Bariatric Recipes - Oatmeal Protein Pancakes Bariatric Recipes - Oatmeal Protein Smoothie Bariatric Recipes - Baked Protein Oatmeal Bariatric Recipes - Oatmeal Energy Bites Enjoy our recipe and articles? Subscribe to get the latest from Bariatric Fusion. Subscribe Have a great Bariatric Recipe? Share your delicious and creative recipes with our community and help others achieve their health goals. Submit Bariatric Recipes - Lemon Lime Yogurt Bariatric Recipes - Greek Yogurt Popsicles Bariatric Recipes - Oatmeal Protein Pancakes Bariatric Recipes - Oatmeal Protein Smoothie Bariatric Recipes - Baked Protein Oatmeal Bariatric Recipes - Oatmeal Energy Bites