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Low Carb French Fries!
« on: August 04, 2014, 08:59:06 AM »
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.
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Re: Low Carb French Fries!
« Reply #1 on: August 04, 2014, 09:27:17 AM »
These are excellent! I like eggplant fries too ;)

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Re: Low Carb French Fries!
« Reply #2 on: August 15, 2014, 11:33:47 AM »
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!! :D :D

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Re: Low Carb French Fries!
« Reply #3 on: August 15, 2014, 12:25:00 PM »
Hi, romarc! :)

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

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. ;)

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Re: Low Carb French Fries!
« Reply #4 on: August 16, 2014, 09:22:55 AM »
I use a fry pan to cook my jicama but what a great idea to use a pressure cooker Romarc! :)

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Re: Low Carb French Fries!
« Reply #5 on: November 24, 2014, 01:48:08 PM »
So you are saying turnips don't have the high sugar content? 



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Re: Low Carb French Fries!
« Reply #6 on: November 25, 2014, 12:20:23 PM »
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

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Re: Low Carb French Fries!
« Reply #7 on: November 25, 2014, 01:28:14 PM »
Thanks Tony, that was very valuable information.



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Re: Low Carb French Fries!
« Reply #8 on: November 28, 2014, 10:26:34 AM »
Eggplant fries are still my favorite! :)

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Re: Low Carb French Fries!
« Reply #9 on: November 28, 2014, 12:09:37 PM »
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?


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Re: Low Carb French Fries!
« Reply #10 on: December 01, 2014, 11:21:35 AM »
Dunk eggplant(chunky) into beaten egg then pork rinds and deep fry.Dont forget the catsup or marinara which ever you prefer. ;)

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Re: Low Carb French Fries!
« Reply #11 on: December 01, 2014, 12:59:08 PM »
Thanks, Umpa! :) :) :)

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

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Re: Low Carb French Fries!
« Reply #12 on: December 02, 2014, 09:41:12 AM »
You are gonna love it Tony! ;)