Kale Popcorn

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. 2
   Toss the kale with 1 tablespoon oil and use your hands to massage it evenly into the kale.
3. 3
   Spread in 1 layer on a baking sheet and season with salt.
4. 4
   Bake until crispy, about 20 minutes.
5. 5
   Let cool completely.
6. 6
   Transfer the kale to a food processor and process until it forms a fine powder.
7. 7
   Heat the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat.
8. 8
   Add 3 popcorn kernels and cover.
9. 9
   When the kernels pop, add the remaining kernels, cover partially and heat until they start popping.
10. 10
    Cook, shaking the pan frequently, until the popping slows almost to a stop.
11. 11
    Pour the popcorn into a bowl, drizzle with the butter, add the kale powder and season with salt.
12. 12
    Toss to evenly coat the popcorn.
13. 13
    Enjoy!