Turnip Fries
A recipe swapping out potatoes with turnips to alleviate french fry cravings.
Equipment
- Oven
Ingredients
- 2 turnips
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp garlic salt
- 1/2 tsp parmesan cheese grated
- 1/2 tsp paprika
Instructions
Prep
- Preheat oven to 425°F
- Cut turnips into french fry shape
- Put turnip fries in a bowl with ice water and wait 20 minutes
- Take the turnip fries out of the ice water and dry between two paper towels
- Place aluminum foil on a baking sheet and brush the foil with oil or non-stick cooking spray
- Place the turnip fries on the aluminum foil in a single layer
Cooking Instructions
- Bake in oven at 425°F for 20 minutes. Halfway through flip the turnip fries over.
- Let it cool a few minutes before serving
Notes
- To reduce the chance of turnip fries being soggy, look for smaller turnips.
- The step to soak turnips in ice water helps with reducing the chance of the turnip fries to become soggy.
- These need to be eaten shortly after baking as the longer you wait, they turn soft.
Nutrition
Calories: 103kcalCarbohydrates: 8.2gProtein: 1.7gFat: 7.5gSaturated Fat: 1.2gCholesterol: 1.1mgSodium: 682.5mgPotassium: 233mgFiber: 2.4gSugar: 4.7gVitamin A: 283.2IUVitamin C: 25.6mgCalcium: 50.3mgIron: 0.5mgNet Carbs: 5.8g
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