In the quest for a healthier and more flavorful alternative to traditional fries, the combination of beets and sweet potatoes emerges as a culinary delight. These vibrant vegetables offer a symphony of colors, textures, and nutrients, transforming your fry experience into a delectable journey. As you embark on this culinary adventure, you'll discover delectable recipes that elevate the humble fry into a gourmet treat. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a medley of spices, herbs, and zesty dips that perfectly complement the natural sweetness of beets and sweet potatoes. So, prepare your kitchens, gather your ingredients, and let's embark on a delightful voyage into the world of beet and sweet potato fries.
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BEET AND SWEET POTATO FRIES
Oven-baked root vegetables put a colorful and flavorful twist on traditional French fries and add interest to a meal as a side dish. -Marie Rizzio, Interlochen, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 35m
Yield 5 servings (1/2 cup sauce).
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, peppercorns and 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper. Cover and refrigerate until serving., Peel and cut sweet potato in half widthwise; cut each half into 1/2-in. strips. Place in a small bowl. Add 1 tablespoon oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; toss to coat. Spread onto a parchment-lined baking sheet., Peel and cut beets in half; cut into 1/2-in. strips. Transfer to the same bowl; add the remaining oil, salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Spread onto another parchment-lined baking sheet., Bake vegetables, uncovered, at 425° for 20-30 minutes or until tender, turning once. Serve with peppercorn mayonnaise.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 455mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SWEET POTATO AND BEET CHIPS WITH GARLIC ROSEMARY SALT
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories side-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Special Equipment: V-slicer or mandoline, deep-fry thermometer
- Wash the vegetables and dry very well. Set aside.
- In a small bowl combine the garlic, rosemary and salt. Set aside.
- Warm the oil in a large pot over high heat to 350 degrees F.
- Meanwhile, trim 1-inch off the end of each sweet potato. Using the V-slicer or mandoline, slice the sweet potatoes into very thin slices, about 1/8-inch thick. Trim 1-inch off the root end of the beets. Using the V-slicer or mandoline slice the beets into very thin slices, about 1/8-inch thick.
- When the oil is hot add about a quarter of the sweet potato slices. Let fry until golden and the bubbling has almost completely subsided, about 2 to 3 minutes. Using a mesh sieve or slotted spoon remove the chips to a paper-towel-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with some of the garlic, rosemary, and salt mixture. Continue with the remaining sweet potatoes.
- Transfer to a serving plate.
- Next, fry 1/4 of the beets. Let fry until curled at the edges and most of the bubbling has subsided, about 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer the beets to another paper-towel-lined baking sheet and sprinkle with salt mixture. Continue with the remaining beets. Let cool and transfer to a serving plate.
SWEET POTATO FRIES
These addictive seasoned "fries" from Mark Bittman are actually baked, but we promise you won't miss the grease. The spice mix - garlic powder, paprika, salt and black pepper - can be used on regular potatoes as well (you'll just need to increase the baking time a bit).
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories easy, side dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 400.
- Cut the sweet potatoes into sticks 1/4 to 1/2 inch wide and 3 inches long, and toss them with the oil.
- Mix the spices, salt and pepper in a small bowl, and toss them with the sweet potatoes. Spread them out on 2 rimmed baking sheets.
- Bake until brown and crisp on the bottom, about 15 minutes, then flip and cook until the other side is crisp, about 10 minutes. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 173, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 365 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams
ULTIMATE SWEET POTATO FRIES RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: sweet potatoes, cornstarch, grapeseed oil, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, salt
Provided by Jody Tixier
Categories Snacks
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Peel the sweet potatoes on a cutting board.
- Trim the ends of the potatoes and cut into ½-inch (1 cm) thick matchsticks.
- Add the cut potatoes to a large bowl of water and soak for 1 hour.
- Drain the potatoes in a colander, and rinse with cold water.
- Preheat the oven to 425˚F (220˚C).
- Thoroughly dry the sweet potato matchsticks with paper towels.
- Add the sweet potatoes to a large bowl and sprinkle with cornstarch, tossing until fully coated.
- Drizzle the grapeseed oil over the potatoes, add the paprika, garlic powder, and pepper. Toss to coat.
- Arrange the sweet potatoes in a single layer on a greased, foil-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 minutes. Use a spatula to turn the sweet potato fries over.
- Bake for another 15 minutes.
- Turn off the oven and crack the door open, then let the sweet potatoes rest in the oven for 10 minutes.
- Season the fries with salt.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 calories, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 8 grams
CRISPY SWEET POTATO FRIES WITH BEET KETCHUP
These extra Crispy Sweet Potato Fries dipped in tangy beet ketchup are the perfect addition to any dinner plate! A delicious vegan & gluten-free side dish.
Provided by Emilie
Categories Sides
Time 1h25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375F. Individually wrap beets in foil; place on a baking sheet. Bake for 45-50 minutes.
- Slice sweet potatoes into 1/4-inch fries. Place in a bowl of cold water; let sit for at least 30 minutes. When the potatoes are done soaking, drain and pat completely dry.
- Remove beets from oven. When cool, remove the peel from the beets.
- Heat oven to 400F.
- Arrange sweet potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet. Mist with olive oil spray, then toss.
- In a small bowl, add starch, 1/2 teaspoon salt, paprika, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; mix. Sprinkle mixture onto sweet potatoes; toss until evenly coated.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, until crispy.
- In a blender, add cooked beets, vinegar, dates, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, allspice, cloves, and ginger. Blend until smooth.
- Serve sweet potato fries with beet ketchup!
SKIRT STEAK AND SWEET POTATO FRIES
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 50m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, combine the salt, black pepper, cumin, coriander, oregano, cayenne and sugar. Add the fries to a sheet pan and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of the seasoning blend. Bake, tossing halfway through, until crisp, 24 to 26 minutes.
- Brush the steaks with the oil and sprinkle with the remaining seasoning mix. Grill until they are done to your liking, 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Remove the steaks from the grill pan and let rest for 5 to 7 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the tangy herb drizzle. Combine the herbs, vinegar, red pepper flakes and garlic in a small bowl. While mixing with a fork, drizzle in the olive oil. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Remove the fries from the oven. Slice the steaks against the grain, and shingle around the fries on the sheet pan. Drizzle the steak with some of the herb drizzle, serving the remainder on the side.
ROASTED BEETS 'N' SWEETS
This is a great autumn or winter side dish, especially for those who like things sweet and salty. The colors are beautiful and make a nice autumn presentation.
Provided by DRUMNWRITE
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Sweet Potatoes
Time 1h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- In a bowl, toss the beets with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil to coat. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Mix the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and sugar in a large resealable plastic bag. Place the sweet potatoes and onion in the bag. Seal bag, and shake to coat vegetables with the oil mixture.
- Bake beets 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Mix sweet potato mixture with the beets on the baking sheet. Continue baking 45 minutes, stirring after 20 minutes, until all vegetables are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 calories, Carbohydrate 33.6 g, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 447.8 mg, Sugar 11.5 g
Tips:
- Choose the right potatoes and beets: For the best results, use a starchy potato like Russet or Yukon Gold, and firm, sweet beets.
- Cut the vegetables into even-sized pieces: This will help them cook evenly.
- Toss the vegetables with oil and seasonings: This will help them crisp up and brown in the oven.
- Don't overcrowd the baking sheet: Give the vegetables enough space to spread out so they can cook evenly.
- Bake the vegetables at a high temperature: This will help them crisp up and caramelize.
- Keep an eye on the vegetables while they're baking: They can burn easily, so it's important to check on them regularly.
Conclusion:
These beet and sweet potato fries are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional French fries. They're crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and they're packed with nutrients. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce for a tasty and satisfying snack or side dish.
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