CARROT FRIES
All kids love French fries and while they might not be the most harmful thing for kids, it is still deep-fried potatoes and constitutes as unhealthy.
Ingredients
- 4 large carrots
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional:
- Fresh parsley
- cilantro chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
- Wash and peel the carrots and cut them into strips like fries.
- In a large bowl, toss the carrot strips with olive oil until they are evenly coated.
- In a small bowl, mix together the garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Sprinkle the spice mixture over the carrot strips and toss until the carrots are evenly coated with the spices.
- Spread the seasoned carrot strips in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, making sure they are not overcrowded.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until the carrot fries are golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- Once roasted, remove the carrot fries from the oven and let them cool slightly.
- Transfer the roasted carrot fries to a serving plate, garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro if desired, and serve immediately.
- These roasted carrots makes one of the best healthy snack ideas plus they are super delicious.
- Pair it with our dip sauce and these will definitely be a weekly favorite!