Weight Watchers Carrot Fries are a tasty and low-fat substitute for regular potato fries. You can eat a delicious snack that is high in vitamins and minerals by using fresh carrots. The calories in carrots are low. They help in weight loss. We will just slice the carrots into fry shape, toss them with seasonings, and cook according to the cooking procedure (listed below). This Weight Watchers Carrot Fries recipe is a great choice for people on Weight Watchers because it is easy to bake. Additionally, these fries are low in calories and points. You can still lose weight while eating these fries in a specific portion. Let’s prepare these flavorful and nutritious fries with the instructions (listed below).
STATS
- Course: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian, Weight Watchers, Gluten-free
- Total Time: Thirty-five minutes
- Preparation Time: Ten minutes
- Cook Time: Twenty-five minutes
EQUIPMENT
- Oven
- One knife
- Baking pan
- 1 bowl
- Silicone oil brush
- Serving plate
INGREDIENTS
- Four large carrots
- Olive oil, one tablespoon
- 1/4 tsp of salt
- Crushed black pepper 1/4 tsp
- Paprika powder, add to taste
- One tsp of ground cumin
- 1 tbsp of corn starch
- One-fourth tsp of red chili flakes, optional
INSTRUCTIONS
- Warm the shallow oven at 425 degrees F to make these fries.
- Next, wash the carrot with water to remove any dirt.
- Then, cut the carrot into slices (fry shapes) with a knife.
- Now, shift the carrots to a bowl.
- Coat them with corn starch, black pepper, ground cumin, red chili flakes, olive oil, salt, and paprika powder.
- Set aside the bowl for a few minutes or until the seasonings merge into the carrots.
- With a brush, we will mist a baking pan with oil.
- Next, put the carrot fries in a baking pan in one row.
- Simmer for 19/24 mins or until the carrots are soft and caramelized.
- The tasty Weight Watchers Carrot Fries are prepared.
- Place the fried to a plate and serve it with low-point ranch dipping sauce.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS
- Pair these fries with lean, juicy beef patty burgers.
- Tender pork tenderloin goes well with these fries.
- Enjoy it with low-point apple chutney, Greek yogurt dip, or a flavorful garlic aioli.
- Serve with low-sodium tomato soup or marinara sauce.
- Baked salmon with Dijon glaze pairs well with these chips.
- Accompany it with grilled mushroom sandwiches.
- Complement these fries with cucumber mint detox water or skinny vanilla iced coffee.
TIPS
- Choose firm and fresh red carrots.
- You can also dip the sliced carrots in the chilled water to remove their extra starch content.
- Coat the fries with different good-quality seasonings.
- During baking, you can turn the fries to ensure even cooking.
- Try these fries with different varieties of carrots, such as Nantes, etc.
STORAGE INFORMATION
Fridge:
- Save the baked carrot fries in a dish and refrigerate them for 5/6 days.
Freezer:
- It is preferable to partially boil or simmer the fries before freezing them. After that, preserve them in a ziplock bag and freeze them for forty to ninety days.
Reheating:
- You can rewarm the fries in the air fryer or oven to keep their texture and taste the same.
FAQs
Can I make carrot fries with different kinds of carrots?
- Yes, you can make carrot fries with other kinds of carrots, such as Imperator or Nantes carrots.
Are baby carrots okay to use to make these fries?
- Yes, you can use baby carrots. Depending on their size, you need to modify the cooking time and chopping time.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING
Per Person serving: 1/4 of fries
Total servings: 4
Total Calories 70 kcal
Carbohydrates 13 g
Protein 0.5 g
Sugar 6 g
Total Fat 2 g
Sodium 100 mg
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Each serving of the carrot fries has 2 (two) Weight Watchers points.