Nasturtiums are one of our favourite things to grow in the garden. We include it in every garden because it helps bring in pollinators, it can act as a pest trap and the entire plant is edible – the leaves, flowers and seeds! Plus it is very easy to grow from seed.

When eaten raw, nasturtium has a light, spicy black pepper flavour to it. When it gets cooked, that flavour disappears, however it still has a great flavour.

Read on to learn how to make nasturtium chips in just a few quick steps.

Ingredients

• Approx. 20 fresh nasturtium leaves (amount needed depends on the size of the leaves and the pan)
• Olive oil
• Salt

Instructions to Make Nasturtium Chips

Step 1

Pick leaves off of the nasturtium plant. Choose leaves that are an average chip size so you don’t have to cut or rip any up. Leave a small piece of the stem on the leaf so they are easy to grab once cooked.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.

Step 3

Wash the leaves and pat them dry. If the leaves are wet it will take much longer for them to cook or they may not cook correctly.

Step 4

Lay the nasturtium leaves in a single layer, upside down, on the baking sheet. Sprinkle salt and olive oil on all of the leaves, ensure they are all lightly coated.

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Step 5

Once the oven is heated, put the nasturtiums in the oven for 15 minutes or until the leaves are crispy. Be careful to not let them burn.

Step 6

Remove from the oven and enjoy! The chips taste best right out of the oven and do not keep (they will soften again and lose their crunch).

That’s it!

A super quick and easy garden snack that is both tasty and nutritious. Not only is the flavour delicious, but it’s another tasty reason to grow nasturtiums in your garden.

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Nasturtium Chip Recipe