FRENCH FRY SUBSTITUTES

Diet & Weight Loss Questions & Answers

Q. I'm on a diet and I really miss french fries.  Any suggestions for a good substitute? ~ The Frying Cajun, Louisiana USA

A. Frying Cajun, there are several alternatives that you can try.  One is to thinly slice a clean potato. No need to strip off the skin, either!  Next, spray a pan with no-calorie cooking spray and when it is warm, lay a few slices of potato into the pan and allow it to cook completely on one side, then flip and cook the other side. Lightly salt and pepper.  Serve with tangy catsup.  These are especially good when seasoned with large grains of cracked pepper.

Some other alternatives include: baked potato chips, WOW potato chips (though they ignite the 'trots' in some individuals), and canned new potatoes.  You can even slice the new potatoes and 'fry' them as instructed with the fresh potato above.  Every now and then, enjoy a small pack of REAL french fries!  Remember, 'A diet without treats, isn't very sweet.' ~ Sky at Diet Bites

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