Bariatric Recipes - Crunchy Kale Side Dish
Category
Side Dish, Snack
Servings
4
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
20 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.
Ingredients
8 cups kale
2 tbsp olive oil
¼ cup nutritional yeast
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
Directions
Preheat 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
- Fat
- 8 grams
- Carbs
- 5 grams
- Fiber
- 3 grams
- Sugar
- 0.5 grams
- Protein
- 4 grams