Garlic Roasted Root Vegetable Fries

December tends to be a month where there are lots of get togethers which tend to have a lot of food. These recipes are some options for tasty dishes you could bring to an event to help keep you on your nutrition plan!

Inspired by: The Real RDs

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients:

1½ lbs./675 grams root vegetables of choice (i.e., parsnips, rutabagas, beets, carrots, sweet potatoes, etc.)

1½ Tbsp. avocado oil

3 cloves of garlic, finely minced

Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 425℉.

Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

Wash, peel and dry your vegetables. Using a large knife, carefully cut each vegetable into similar sized french fry shape (about ¼-inch thick).

Place vegetables on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and toss with oil.

Sprinkle garlic over vegetables and arrange them in a single layer and sprinkle with salt.

Roast in oven on the middle rack for 15 minutes. Remove pan from oven and rotate the fries so that the cooked sides are facing up. Return to oven and roast an additional 10-15 minutes or until tender and crispy on the edges.

Sprinkle with additional salt and black pepper to taste before serving.

Whole recipe serving breakdown:

0 Servings Protein

6.5 Servings Carb

1.5 Servings Fat

0 Servings Veggies