French fries are one of the ultimate comfort foods, and while there’s no
denying how satisfying a salty serving of fried potatoes can be,
enjoying a serving of fries doesn’t have to be a guilty pleasure. It’s
easy to make healthier fries at home,
and branching out from your usual spuds is a great way to up the
nutritional value and slash calories while still enjoying the comfort
food favorite. Steer clear of your local drive-through window and bake a
big batch of one of these nutritious veggie French fries that everyone
will flip for.
Daikon Fries
Daikon is a versatile, white radish from Asia that is naturally low in
calories and a good source of vitamin C. When roasted, you’ll get a
light golden fry that pairs well with strong, robust sauces like herbed
mayo or mustard. Try Christopher James Clark’s take with his Daikon Fries with Thyme Mustard Dipping Sauce.
Carrot Fries
Bored with steamed carrots? Get creative with the colorful veggie by slicing it into wedges, tossing with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and baking them like in this Healthy Baked Carrot Fries recipe from 2 Teaspoons. You’ll get a low-sodium, vitamin A-rich snack that’s perfect with spicy ketchup or ranch dressing.
Jicama Fries
If you only know jicama as a slaw base and salad topping, you’re in for a
treat! This mild and crunchy tuber might not come to mind as a good
substitute for potatoes but it works surprisingly well as a super skinny
fry. Give this Spicy Spiralized Shoe String Jicama Fries recipe from Inspiralized a try for a fun snack that packs a health punch with potassium, fiber, and vitamins A and C.
Yucca Fries
Yucca is another root vegetable that works as an excellent potato swap.
It’s rich in manganese and vitamin C and keeps for months at a time when
stored properly. You won’t miss the spuds when you serve baked yucca
fries with a flavorful, unique sauce like Spoon Fork Bacon’s Baked Yucca Fries with Grilled Banana Ketchup.
Zucchini Fries
In the warmer months when summer squash like zucchini are plentiful, use
up your farmers market haul by baking up a batch of fries to go along
with grilled favorites like burgers. This mild veggie is high in vitamin
C, riboflavin, and vitamin B6, and pairs well with strong dipping
sauces like A Cozy Kitchen serves up in this recipe for Zucchini Fries with Roasted Garlic Aioli and Sriracha Mayo.
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