3 Vegetables That Make Amazing Fries

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We all know that eating healthily can be difficult, as there are many temptations out there that can prevent us from doing so. French fries are one of the comfort foods that few can resist, as it is so satisfying to munch on a serving of salty fries. Instead of eliminating this yummy goodness from your diet, why not make a healthier version of it? This way you can still enjoy your fries while reducing the number of calorie intake. Today, I’ll show you how you can use the vegetables in your fridge and turn them into amazing fries!

 Carrot Fries

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Instead of eating only steamed carrots for your meals, you can turn them into carrot fries! This recipe from the 2 Teaspoons is healthy as there's no frying involved! Start by slicing the carrots into wedges, then add salt, pepper, and olive oil before baking them. You'll get a savoury and crunchy snack that you can munch on which is low in sodium and rich in Vitamin A!

For the detailed version of this recipe, do check it out here!

http://www.2teaspoons.com/healthy-baked-carrot-fries/

Daikon Fries

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Another vegetable that you can use to make fries is daikon! Daikon is a versatile vegetable that is low in calories and is rich in Vitamin C. Today, I would like to share with you a recipe from Christopher James Clark. To make these delicious daikon fries, start by peeling and chopping the daikon, then season it with coconut oil and salt. Afterwards, place the seasoned daikon on a baking sheet and bake it at 350°F for 30 mins. You'll have a home-made daikon fries ready to be eaten!

For the detailed version of this recipe, do check it out here!

https://www.christopherjamesclark.com/blog/daikon-fries-w-thyme-mustard-dipping-sauce-recipe/

Jicama Fries

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Jicama is widely used as a slaw base or salad topping. However, do you know that you can make fries with too? Jicama has a crunchy texture which makes it a suitable ingredient as fries. Aside from its texture, it also comes with numerous health benefits like being a rich source of potassium, fiber, vitamins A and C. This recipe from Inspiralized has a similar prepping method as the other ones! Start by slicing and cutting the jicama into thin slices, then drizzle olive oil and season it to taste. Finally, bake it in the oven for 15 minutes and you're done!

For the detailed version of this recipe, do check it out here!

https://inspiralized.com/spicy-spiralized-shoe-string-jicama-fries/

In conclusion, many vegetables can also be used to make fries! These home-made recipe fries are a lot healthier than restaurant fries as none of them involves frying. This way, you get to enjoy health benefits from vegetables while treating yourself to a little snack! Give some of these recipes a try and let them amaze you!

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