In a world where french-fries has become an almost staple meal for people of all age-groups, this dish is sure to keep you munching. Except, here you do not have to worry about the calorie intake and can replace that measurement chart with a grocery list. Here’s presenting – Veggie Fries; a definite YES to fulfill your fried food cravings on a beautiful monsoon day! Ready to wash your guilt away? Let it rain fries!
Here’s 3 ways to indulge away:
1. SWEET POTATO FRIES
Ingredients :
For the fries
- 1 sweet potato
- 2 tablespoons Healthy Alternatives olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
For the Greek yogurt chive dip
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chives
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions :
1. Preheat the oven to 425°F/220°C.
2. Cut the sweet potato into fries and combine them in a large bowl with olive oil, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
3. Place them in a single layer on a baking sheet lined in parchment paper. Bake for 20 – 25 minutes, flipping them halfway through.
4. Prepare the dip while the fries are baking. Combine all the dip ingredients into a small bowl and set it aside in the refrigerator until ready to use.
5. Happy binging!
2. ZUCCHINI FRIES
Ingredients :
- 2 zucchinis
- 1 cup panko
- ½ cup grated parmesan
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 2 eggs
Instructions :
1. Preheat the oven to 425°F/220°C.
2. Cut the zucchini into fries and set it aside.
3. In a large bowl – combine panko, parmesan, garlic powder, basil, salt, and pepper.
4. Whisk the eggs in a bowl.
5. Dip the zucchini fries in the eggs, coating it evenly, and then toss them in bread crumb mixture.
6. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway.
7. Crunch away with the dip from the above recipe!
3. CARROT FRIES
Ingredients :
- 2 carrots
- 2 tablespoons Healthy Alternatives olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
Instructions :
1. Preheat the oven to 425°F/220°C.
2. Cut the carrots into fries and combine them in a large bowl with olive oil, parsley, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Place the carrot fries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper in a single layer. Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway.
4. Enjoy with the dip from the first recipe!
Walk into a Nature’s Basket store today and start your weekend with a healthy-twist!
