Kale Chips with Sunflower "Cheese"

These cheesy kale chips are a delicious way to turn leafy greens into a crave-worthy snack. Crisp kale is coated in a creamy sunflower seed “cheese” made with lemon, garlic, nutritional yeast, and spices, then baked until light and crunchy. The result is a savory, nutrient-dense snack rich in fiber, minerals, healthy fats, and plant-based goodness. Perfect for satisfying salty cravings while adding more greens to your day.

For kale chips: 
• 1 bunch curly kale (stems removed, torn into bite-size) 
• 1 tbsp olive oil 
• Pinch sea salt

For sunflower cheese: 
• ½ cup sunflower seeds (soaked 2+ hrs) 
• 2 tbsp lemon juice 
• 2 tbsp nutritional yeast 
• 1 garlic clove 
• ¼ tsp paprika 
• ¼ tsp sea salt 
• ¼ cup water 

Instructions: 
1. Preheat oven to 275°F or use dehydrator. 
2. Blend all cheese ingredients until smooth. 
3. Massage kale with olive oil and salt. 
4. Toss kale in cheese sauce until well-coated. 
5. Spread on baking sheet and bake 25–30 min, flipping halfway, until crisp but not 
burnt. 
*Makes 3 portions. Keeps in airtight container 2–3 days (will soften over time)