The Easy Method For Preparing Low Carbs Green Chips
PS- This recipe was first posted in 2014 when I was following a low-carb diet really sincerely and just when I was trying to remove a few old redundant posts I found this one. This I remember was an amazingly simple and easy thing to make in your humble microwave.
Low Carbs Green Chips Recipe
I often read about Kale chips on low-carb forums and despite of looking for Kale greens everywhere here in India, I failed. But then I once again proved to myself that I am very good at managing and alternating things my way. So here is what I made as my munching snack while watching my favorite series ‘The Walking Dead’ and ‘Revenge’. (Who needs those high-carb popcorns and chips!!! ;D )
I generally make these green chips with Kohlrabi leaves but have made the same many a times with Cauliflower greens too.
What is Kohlrabi?
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Considered as an important constituent of nutrition, Kohlrabi provides 50% Vitamin A and 20% Vitamin C. It is also known as Kashmiri Kadam and Ganth Gobhi which is a source of fiber, carotenoids, and A, C, K, B vitamins. By containing several anti-oxidants, it protects against colon and prostate cancer.
Besides the vitamins, this vegetable is also rich in calcium, potassium, iron, phosphorus, manganese, and copper. Because it has rich potassium content so Kohlrabi is useful for keeping blood alkalinity that in turn helps many ailments.
Health Benefits of Kohlrabi
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Its high anti-oxidant, potassium, and phosphorus levels help in fighting asthma, lung problems, cancer, high cholesterol, indigestion, and skin problems. Drinking kohlrabi juice after cardio exercises reduces the risks of heart-related problems. Kohlrabi inhibits the conversion of sugar and other carbohydrates into fat, definitely a better way to lose weight!
Now coming to my green chips.
Low Carbs Green Chips Recipe
Wash kohlrabi greens well under running tap water and pat dry. If you want to chop them you can but let the leaves remain as they are.
Divide leaves in two batches and spread inside the microwave. Micro high for about 10 minutes (time is proportional to the power of your microwave.) The leaves should not burn but be crisp and dry. (Keep an eye on the leaves for the first batch they should not catch fire, as for the subsequent batches you will have an idea about the duration.)
Take out your green chips from the microwave when dried crisp and sprinkle some chat masala on them. Let them cool. Now switch on your favorite movie or TV program and enjoy your crisp green chips.
You can have these with some low-carb vegetarian Mayonnaise and strawberries too.
These chips can be made easily at home but consider preserving them in a dry receptacle. They have a high content of fiber and low carb so definitely try them out and enjoy having nutrition as well. I am very surprised that I ate all of them that were left.
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