I can’t think of a meal that isn’t great accompanied by a plate of French fries. Not only do French fries pair perfectly with most foods, but they’re a delicious snack. Their one and only downfall is that they lack nutrients and are high in calories and fat.
Luckily for you there are healthier alternatives that taste just as good and won’t make you feel the need to run a 5k after eating them. These recipes are super easy and make eating vegetables a little bit more enjoyable.
For Beginners: The Baked Sweet Potato Fry
Ingredients:
1-2 sweet potatoes
Olive oil for tossing
Salt, pepper, nutmeg and garlic powder
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Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 420°F.
2. Cut the potatoes into fry-like strips.
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3. Place potatoes in a bowl, drizzle with olive oil and toss until lightly coated.
4. Sprinkle on seasonings until they are flavored to your liking (note: nutmeg is strong, so use it sparingly).
5. Place fries onto an un-greased pan and let them bake for about 18 minutes or until they are crispy.
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Also, try this sweeter version.
2. Baked Zucchini Fries
Ingredients:
2-3 zucchinis
1/4 cup flour
Salt
Garlic powder
1/2 cup milk
1 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 420°F.
2. Slice the zucchini into fry-like strips.
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3. Put flour and spices in one bowl, milk in another and breadcrumbs in another.
4. Dip the strips into flour mixture, then milk, then breadcrumbs, tossing to completely coat in each.
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5. Put fries on a pan and bake for about 20 minutes or until crispy.
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3. Avocado Fries
Ingredients:
2 avocados
1/4 cup flour
2 eggs
1 tablespoon water
Garlic powder
Chili powder
Salt
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 450°F.
2. Slice avocados and coat slices in flour.
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3. Mix eggs and water together in a bowl. Mix breadcrumbs and seasonings together in another bowl.
4. Dip slices of avocados into egg mixture and then in the crumb mixture.
5. Put avocado slices on baking sheet and cook for 10-15 mins or until they are lightly brown.
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Click here for the awesome dipping sauce recipe.
4. Baked Pickle Chips
Ingredients:
1 jar pickles
1 egg
1 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Remove some juice from the pickles with a paper towel.
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3. Dip pickles in egg and then coat the pickles in breadcrumbs.
4. Put on a pan and bake for 15 minutes.
5. Flip over each slice and bake again for 5 more minutes.
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