Saturday, March 24, 2012

Oven Roasted Fries

French Fries!! Just saying the word makes my mouth water, but did you know that when you get fries from lets say McDonalds

  • They are full of starch, which can cause diabetes
  • The potatoes most of the time are sprinkled with sugar, to keep you wanting more (because everyone know us Americans are sugar addicts) which can cause diabetes and obesity
  • They are covered with salt, which can cause high blood pressure possibly leading to a heart attack and stroke
  • They lose all nutrition once fried

so bottom line.....

There are NO nutritonal benefits of fast food french fries at all

so here is a recipe my mom makes all the time, it was a favorite growing up and its a favorite in my home now


Ingredients

3 potatoes- I used rustic this time but my favorite are yellow potatoes
2 T. EVOO or enough to coat potatoes
1 T. Dill weed
1 T. Chives
1/2 T. Paprika

Directions

  • Cut potatoes lengthwise into Strips.  
  • Place cut potatoes in large bowl and rinse with cold water until water is clear. 
  • Dry potatoes well and toss with EVOO, chives, dill weed and paprika (use just enough EVOO to coat – about 2 T.)
  • Place coated potatoes on baking sheets and place in the oven.
  • Bake for 15 minutes, then toss.  Continue baking (and tossing every 10 minutes) for 50-60 minutes or until evenly browned and crispy.
  • Sprinkle with sea salt and serve.

Bake at 400 degrees

Serving size- 1 Cup
Calories per serving 140

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