Thursday, March 30, 2017

Veggie Fries 4 Ways



Sweet Potato Fries

INGREDIENTS

  • For the fries:
  • 1 sweet potato
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper

PREPARATION

1. Preheat oven to 425°F/220°C.
2. Cut sweet potato into fries and combine in a large bowl with olive oil, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
3. Place in a single layer on a baking sheet lined in parchment paper. Bake for 20 - 25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
4. Prepare dip while fries are baking. Combine all dip ingredients in a small bowl and set aside in the refrigerator until ready to use.
5. Enjoy!


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

PREPARATION

1. Preheat oven to 425°F/220°C.
2. Cut zucchini into fries and set aside.
3. In a large bowl combine panko, parmesan, garlic powder, basil, salt, and pepper.
4. Whisk eggs in a shallow bowl or dish.
5. Dip zucchini in eggs, coating evenly, and then toss in bread crumb mixture.
6. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway.
7. Enjoy with dip in recipe above!

Carrot Fries

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 carrots
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper

PREPARATION

1. Preheat oven to 425°F/220°C.
2. Cut carrots into fries and combine in a large bowl with olive oil, parsley, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Place on baking sheet lined with parchment paper in a single layer. Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway.
4. Enjoy with dip in recipe above!

Asparagus Fries

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 bundle of asparagus
  • 1 cup crushed almonds*
  • ⅓ cup parmesan
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 eggs


PREPARATION


1. Preheat oven to 425°F/220°C.
2. Cut off about 1-2 inches of asparagus ends. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl combine crushed almonds, parmesan, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
4. Whisk eggs in a shallow bowl or dish.
5. Dip asparagus in eggs, coating evenly, and then toss with the bread crumb mixture.
6. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper in a single layer. Bake for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway.
7. Enjoy with dip in recipe above!

*NOTE: To make crushed almonds, simply chop up almonds safely with a knife or use a blender to pulse them.

For the Greek yogurt chive dip

  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons chives
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper