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Healthy French Fries - Recipe Makeover
Recipes | December 10, 2012
French Fries are one of the most fattening foods out there that is unfortunately so good that it makes it hard for us to resist. Luckily for all of us, there is a slightly better substitute for potato french fries that is just as tasty and I personally prefer the taste. Have you ever tried to make French Fries out of Carrots?
Just preheat the oven for 475F and in the meanwhile cut the carrots (about 5-6 for two portions) into a “french fries like” pieces and toss them in a bowl with 1-2 teaspoon of Coconut Oil.
Coconut oil will give them amazing taste and this oil is also great for high temperature baking. Do not use any salt yet. Bake them for about 6 minutes on a nonstick baking sheet and then switch to broil for another 6 – 7 minutes. I do that in my oven because the broiling makes them nice and crispy on the top.
There are endless ways to eat your healthy french fries. I had a grilled chicken breast, sauteed mushrooms with pine nuts and fresh parsley, and my little Carrot miracles for today’s dinner. The carrot fries and the mushrooms are juicy but if it still feels too dry for you, you can have a home made salsa instead of ketchup.
Let me know about your own recipe make overs in the comments below and thanks for stopping by.
Z.
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Fun and good idea, but really I don’t think that the potatoes in french fries are what will make you fat, it’s the *fat* in the french fries that will make you *fat* !
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Great idea! I didn’t think in carrots asa substitute of potatoes! I’m going to try it today I can’t wait. Thank you!
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I would prefer a bit of Olive Oil instead of Coconut Oil. Oilve Oil would taste better and as its a monounsaturated fat, which actually rids the body of “bad” cholesterol and increases the amount of “good” cholesterol in the blood. yet nice to have carrots. I will try these!
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I LOVE this idea! I’m going to make them for my 14 month old and see if he likes them. Oh, and I’m sure I’ll be reaching into his plate to try some 🙂
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I don´t really care about French Fries; I like much more bakad beets and rutabagas, and yes, carrots! I´m so glad you´re so active, Zuzka, now when you have your own site. =D How about a gingerbread makeover?! =D
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This is such a great idea! I’ve always heard of people using sweet potatoes and coconut oil and baking them to make fries a bit healthier in comparison to regular deep fried potato fries… but this is an even better idea! This means I can have my fries without quite as many added carbs for dinner! HOORAY!
You should make a cooking video again for you next recipe!
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Nks for the great recipe I’m going to try with the kiddos tonight!!and my downfall are fries too 🙂
Lily
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Sounds wonderful! I have never thought to use carrots in place of potatoes but I will definitely be trying this soon. And for all you who say coconut oil is bad for you because of the saturated fat, I suggest you do a bit more research 🙂
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Mindy is right. Besides, olive oil breaks down at high temps and you lose its benefits after that happens. I never would have tried carrots… thanks, Zuzka!
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This is a great recipe! The only thing I would change is the coconut oil. A better option would be a virgin unrefined coconut oil as stated previously by another commenter. I use Tropical Traditions, but there are plenty of other brands as well. This is a good start. And to echo other previous comments, coconut oil is NOT bad for you! Please do your research before giving guidance.