Want the crisp crunch of French Fries without all the fat?
Try these roasted “fries” for a delicious alternative.
Creative Cooking for the Health-Conscious Gourmet
Low Calorie | Low Cholesterol | Low Fat | High Fiber
Healthy French “Fries” Recipe
Editor's comment- This recipe is appropriate for a low calorie, low fat, low cholesterol, high fiber, vegan dietary regimen.
Ingredients:
2 medium russet potatoes
2 Tbsp olive oil
½ tsp salt
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp paprika
¼ tsp pepper
¼ tsp turmeric
Directions:
Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Wash potatoes (do not peel to add fiber and crunch) and cut into thin strips (about ¼-by-¼ inch)
Soak potato strips in cold water for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from bowl, rinse, and dry with a paper towel.
Toss fries with oil.
Mix dry spices together in a small bowl. Slowly add spice mixture to fries, tossing to ensure spices are distributed evenly.
Distribute fries in a single layer on the baking sheet. Place in preheated oven and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until they are golden brown with crispy edges.
Nutritional Information
Servings 2
Nutrition Facts Per serving
Calories 185, Total Fat 4g, Saturated Fat 0.5g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Total Carbohydrate 32g,
Dietary fiber 4g, Protein 5g, Potassium 996mg, Sodium 500mg
Chef and Author: Lori A Smolin, PhD and Mary B Grosvenor, MS,RD
Medically Reviewed by FibonacciMD editors.
Learn more about potatoes, read our Culinary Medicine article Potatoes: Unfairly Maligned?
Have you considered air frying? Read our The Future of Frying in it "One study found that air-fried potatoes contained an average of 70% less fat than deep-fried (source), while another found about 50% higher levels of slowly digestible starches, which help reduce rapid rises in blood sugar after eating (source).
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