Baked zucchini fries
French fries are one of those foods that make going low-carb impossible. Everyone loves a good crunchy, salty, comforting french fry! It's the high carbs, discomfort and guilt that make me steer away from regular potato french fries
, however. Even when they seem like a good idea at the time, the next day tends to make you feel differently.
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Best Keto, Low-Carb "French Fries"
These healthy, keto, low-carb French fry alternative recipes make life a little easier as you can enjoy a mock fry that's still just as tasty and comforting. While all of these faux fries aren't completely low-carb per se, they are lower in carbs than typical potato french fries. Plus, all the recipes are gluten-free
and some may even fool your kids into trying a veggie they've never tried before—or think they don't like—such as turnips, rutabaga, green beans or eggplant
.
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Best Types of Vegetables for Low-Carb "French Fries"
Try zucchini fries, green bean fries, polenta fries, eggplant fries, portobello fries and more, in this roundup of easy fries that aren't potato-based.
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Best Keto, Low-Carb "French Fries"
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Andrew Purcell
These polenta fries are so easy! Just cut in half crosswise, arrange on a baking sheet, toss with oil, salt, pepper and bake for 25 minutes until crisp.
Get the recipe: Polenta Fries
Baked Zucchini Fries
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Sugar Free Mom
Garlicky, cheesy oven-fried green beans will have everyone happily eating their veggies!
Get the recipe: Green Bean Fries
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Low Carb So Simple
Who needs fries made with potatoes when you can have delicious, low-carb turnip fries with only three ingredients?
Get the recipe: Turnip Fries
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Get the recipe: Chickpea Fries with Avocado Garlic Aioli
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Keto Diet App
If you thought following a low-carb diet meant no more chili cheese fries, think again!
Get the recipe: Low-Carb Chili Cheese Fries
Crispy Oven Fried Low-Carb Zucchini Fries
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Holistically Engineered
You don't need to be a fan of turnips to enjoy this easy, low-carb fry recipe!
Get the recipe: Turnip Fries
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Low Carb Yum
These oven-fried green beans are an easy and delicious addition to any low-carb meal!
Get the recipe: Oven Fried Green Beans
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Maria Mind Body Health
These healthified baked steak fries use portobellos instead of potatoes to keep them low-carb!
Get the recipe: Portobello Fries
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I Breathe I'm Hungry
These fantastic low-carb, gluten-free eggplant fries are perfectly dipped in homemade marinara sauce!
Get the recipe: Eggplant Fries
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Keto Diet App
Traditional French fries get a healthy, low-carb makeover with these flavorful taco turnip fries!
Get the recipe: Taco Turnip Fries
Eggplant Fries
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Low Carb So Simple
These yummy low-carb zucchini fries are crispy on the outside and nice and tender on the inside!
Get the recipe: Zucchini Fries
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Keto Diet App
This unique veggie is used to make delicious, crispy low-carb fries!
Get the recipe: Low-Carb Rutabaga Fries
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