Low Carb French Fries!

[Doug Varrieur]

YES you can have french fries on a  low carb diet, you simply need to change what you make them out of Instead of high starch potatoes use turnips!

They really are delicious




peel your turnips and cut into french fries then deep fry to a golden brown. Serve with Heinz reduced sugar ketchup.

[umpa]

These are excellent! I like eggplant fries too

[romarc]

We haven't tried the turnip fries yet, but we do like jicama fries!!  Because the jicama is always crunchy, I cook it in a pressure cooker to soften.  When it is cool, I slice into fries and freeze in portion sizes.  Burgers and fries tonight!!

[mouseissue]

Hi, romarc!

Turnip fries consistency is very close to tradition potato french fries, just much tastier!

The trick is to adjust the frying time and temperature just right.
Just watch the color. They are just right between light brown and brown.
A little experimentation, and you'll have it figured out.

Tony

[umpa]

I use a fry pan to cook my jicama but what a great idea to use a pressure cooker Romarc!

[ereino]

So you are saying turnips don't have the high sugar content? 

[mouseissue]

So you are saying turnips don't have the high sugar content? 

That's right, Ellie!

But you still must take care not too eat too much of them.

Here's the USDA's nutrition info:
http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/show/3274

Tony

[ereino]

Thanks Tony, that was very valuable information.

[umpa]

Eggplant fries are still my favorite!

[mouseissue]

Eggplant fries are still my favorite!

My favorite for fries has been turnips.
I'll make them in the oven or fry them stove top.

I've never tried eggplant for fries, Umpa.
How do you make them?


Tony

[umpa]

Dunk eggplant(chunky) into beaten egg then pork rinds and deep fry.Dont forget the catsup or marinara which ever you prefer.

[mouseissue]

Thanks, Umpa!

I'll have to try this out next time I buy eggplant.

Tony

[umpa]

You are gonna love it Tony!