Herbed French Fries

Name: Herbed French Fries
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 3/4 teaspoon minced fresh basil; 3/4 teaspoon minced fresh oregano; 3/4 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary; 1 small garlic clove, minced; 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; Dash chili powder; 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into thin strips

This recipe, combining fresh herbs and other seasonings, is very flavorful—a healthy, easy and quick way to make french fries without frying in deep fat.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 teaspoon minced fresh basil
3/4 teaspoon minced fresh oregano
3/4 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash chili powder
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into thin strips

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Add potatoes; toss to coat.
Transfer to a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 400° for 40-45 minutes or until tender, turning once.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 188 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 153mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat.

Originally published as Hardy Herb Baked French Fries in Reminisce February/March 2011