Ellie's Garlic "Fries"

By Ellie Krieger, MS, RD

Image: Courtesy of Christopher Hirsheimer

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I have to confess, french fries are one of my favorite foods. I can't resist them, whether they are from a fast-food drive-through or a fine restaurant. Luckily, these garlic-laced "fries" satisfy my cravings in a more healthful way. They come out golden brown, tender on the inside and crisp outside. A final toss with chopped parsley gives them that real French bistro feel. 

Ingredients

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 3 large baking potatoes
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
  • Cooking spray
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Cooking Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  2. Heat the garlic and oil together in a small saucepan over medium heat for 2 minutes. Strain the garlic from the oil with a small mesh strainer. Set both garlic and oil aside.
  3. Cut the potatoes into 1⁄4-inch-thick matchsticks. In a large bowl, toss together the oil, potatoes, and salt. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray and spread the potatoes on it in a single layer. Bake until golden and crisp, about 35 minutes.
  4. Remove the potatoes from the baking sheet with metal spatula. In a serving bowl, toss them with the parsley, reserved garlic, and salt to taste. Serve immediately.

Recipe provided courtesy of Ellie Krieger. © 2008-2009 In Balance, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

To learn more about Ellie Krieger, MS, RD -- New York Times bestselling author and host of Food Network’s Healthy Appetite -- go to www.elliekrieger.com.

This content originally appeared in The Food You Crave: Luscious Recipes for a Healthy Life by Ellie Krieger (The Taunton Press, 2008).

For more of Ellie Krieger's recipes, eat-smart advice, and tips, check out her Kaboose column, Great Food, Healthy Family.

Nutrition Facts


Servings per Recipe:

4 (3/4-cup) servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 270
Total fat: 7g
 Mono: 4g
 Poly: 2g
 Sat: 0.6g
Protein: 6g
Carb: 47g
Fiber: 3.5g
Chol: 0mg
Sodium: 304mg

Servings:

4 (3/4-cup) servings


This dish is an excellent source of manganese, potassium, vitamin B6, vitamin C, and vitamin K. It's also a good source of copper, fiber, folate, iron, magnesium, niacin, phosphorus, protein, and thiamin.

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