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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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I have definitely tried this before. I used olive oil instead because I’m allergic to nuts which includes coconuts. I’m sure the coconut oil gives it a great taste, but as with any oil I would be careful not to overdo it. I appreciate others giving their opinions and wanting to do research, but they really shouldn’t put down other people and call them ignorant and that they need to do research. I haven’t done a ton of research on my own, but as a nursing student I do know that enough research supports olive oil over tropical oils and of all the oils tropical ones are the worst for you. Not saying you shouldn’t eat them, but just in smaller amounts. So please make sure you are not just reading random health blogs as research and insulting other people who are following what is followed my the entire healthcare system.
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I made them there so good!!!
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Sweet potatoes work and taste amazing! I made a dip out of coconut cream, garlic, salt and pepper and chili and it tasted awesome 😉 !
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This looks amazing! I have made “french fries” our of sweet potato with a hint of pepper, extra virgin olive oil, and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese… never tried carrots but I most definitely do! Thank you Z!
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Hi Z! I have always wondered what your typical day looks like! Could you please share a one-day diary with us? It would be great to see when you eat, when you exercise, etc. Many bloggers have been participating in WIAW – “What I Ate Wednesday.” xoxo
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Thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe, especially the mushrooms and chestnut part looks gorgeous! On christmas eve I replaced my mums usual red cabbage cooked with sugar, butter and wine with a freshly chopped red cabbage tossed with pieces of oranges and apples, roughly chopped walnuts and a dressing made of orange juice, dijon mustard and cinnamon. This way we had some fresh greens to have with our meat and potatoes, and everybody was pleased with it!
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It’s a great idea. I will do it tomorrow!!! 🙂
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This is great ! Recipes – healthy ones. Yes for more of them 🙂
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Instead of carrots you guys can use pumpkin as well.