A few weeks ago I received a new cookbook called Veggies for Carnivores which totally made me giggle and immediately think of one of my male friends that won’t go near any vegetables…Did Lora Krulak, the author, unlock the secret to turning veggie haters into veggie lovers?
The simplicity of ingredients and recipes makes bringing vegetables to the center of the plate a piece of cake! I don’t know anyone who could pass up these beet root french fries I made today inspired by one of the recipes in her book. She suggests you can substitute any root vegetable (carrots, parsnips, sweet potatoes, etc.) – but I just couldn’t resist making the fries with beautiful beets. Beets are absolutely incredible blood cleansers and can protect you from cancer by getting rid of all the toxins that enter your bloodstream… I try to eat them every week and getting them in just got a little bit more delicious – Thanks Lora!
- 2 large beets
- 1 tbsp olive oil or coconut oil
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees
- Wash and peel each beet, cut into long rectangular pieces
- Toss beets with olive oil or coconut oil and sprinkle with sea salt
- Place beets on a oven safe rack and bake for approximately 25 mins, rotating half way through
- Beets should be slightly brown when done, serve immediately
- Toss with red chili flakes and lime for a kick!
Lora kindly sent me two copies of her book, so I could share one with you!
To Enter To Win The Extra Copy of Veggies for Carnivores all you have to do is:
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Hope you enjoy the recipe & good luck!
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Contest Now Closed – Congratulations to Susan Lawrenz for winning Veggies for Carnivores!
Beet fries sound delicious!
We love beets!
Would love to see some more of these creative ideas. We are a vegetarian household with a 3 year old that is not always willing to try new things. New ideas are always welcome.
I sub. to your blog and love it
I twitted about it
Oooh I have some beets I’ve been trying to find a way to cook that I might enjoy, this looks like it!!
Have beets I was going to roast tomorrow…will be making these tomorrow! Looks great!
I subscribe 🙂
I have tried something similar with squash, potatoes, and carrots, but I’ve never tried beets. I think we’ll have to soon!
Been trying to increase the veggies on my plate..thanks for another great recipe! And hopefully a new book…
Pinned on Pinterest, shared on Facebook and subscribed. Thanks again!
I am also looking for more ways to add beets to my diet. I started making beet kvass recently and these fries sound delicious and look pretty as well.
These look amazing!
I LOVE beets! Excited to try this.
I don’t like beets, so having them in a form of fries might actually get me to eat them 🙂
I LOVE beets and thankfully the baby in my belly loves beets too so I hope to make this recipe soon!
I shared on twitter! 🙂
https://twitter.com/erinmfranklin/status/260920492238712832
I am going to try these tomorrow!
I am a subscribed fan 🙂
I’ve been trying to bring more beets into my life. They are so good for you! This recipe looks delish. Would love to check out the cookbook!
I’ve never thought to make beet fries. Sounds and looks good.
Those look yummy! I need this book for my carnivore husband and severe food allergic son! I’m running out of ideas and cook 7 days a week 3 meals a day, hope I win :-).
These fries look amazing!
The only kind of beets my sister and I had ever tried (until recently for my sister) are pickled beets, which we both hated. My sister recently tried roasted beets and she LOVED them. I’ve almost worked up enough courage to try them as well. Perhaps I’ll get some fresh, organic beets from my CSA tomorrow giving me a great reason to give them and this recipe a try. Thanks for sharing!
I shared on facebook. https://www.facebook.com/bonnie.karoly/posts/389312897803463
Can’t wait to try these!
I wasn’t exposed to beets as a child. I’m just learning about these amazing veggies. Can’t wait to try this recipe & would love the cookbook for my family.
Wow, these look really good. I’m actually growing organic beets in my garden so maybe I will try this if they don’t die. I’m still honing my green thumb ;). That book sounds really cool as well. Have a nice evening!
Subscribed. I would love to hear more excerpts from this book since I’ve recently turned vegan due to health needs.
Sounds delish! Can’t wait to try these 🙂
I may just have to make this tomorrow!!
I will be making these tomorrow! Thanks.
I’d try those! I subscribed!
I tweeted!
Looks like I’ll be giving this simple recipe a try for sure… I’d love to see what other recipes the book has as well!
Why didn’t I think of this? Beet root fries, of course!
I love beets! These look really good.
This looks tasty!
delicious! will share on fb business and personal page, thank you!
Wow I would have never thought to eat beets that way! Thanks for the new idea!
Can’t wait to try these!
Interesting new idea
I’m a subscribed fan! I shared on FB, would love this book! My 3 yr old drinks a green smoothie
everyday, would live to try the best fries on him:)
Oh wow… I am DEFINITELY trying this. Thanks for sharing!
I have to try this!! You introduced me to the wonderfulness of beets. I never ate them before, but I love them now! Excited to try this new recipe. Thanks! 🙂
These look amazing! Thank you for all of the great ideas!
We are in the process of making huge lifestyle changes and this book would be an excellent addition to our new kitchen cookbook library! Thanks for the chance to win it!
I’ll bet this recipe would be just as lovely with Amber/Golden Beets, too!
I subscribe!
I subscribe to yr blog. These look so delicious, can’t wait to make them!
Beet fries? That sounds amazing, I have one loan beet left in my fridge right now… I’m subscribed, even if I don’t win a copy I’m going to have to get this book!
Looks yummy!