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:
1. SUBSCRIBE to Food Babe and leave a comment below by October 26, 2012, Noon EST.
2. (Optional) Spread the word on Facebook or Twitter and leave another comment to add a second entry.
Hope you enjoy the recipe & good luck!
Food Babe
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Contest Now Closed – Congratulations to Susan Lawrenz for winning Veggies for Carnivores!
Would love to have one of her cookbooks!
That looks yummy 🙂
This looks like a great cookbook for helping to get more veggies in my diet!
I forgot to get beets just now at the grocery..disappointed in myself :(. I would love to have the cookbook to remind myself though :)!!
Already subscribed 🙂 Would love the book! You rock Food Babe!!
Love beets! Will definitely try this!
This has my husband’s name written all over it!
Just subscribed. am definitely carnivore in need of herbivore changes.
my man is meat potatoes and gravy so sad would love this book!!!!!!!
Would LOVE a copy!
I have already subscribed!
Those look great! And what a fun giveaway – would help me transition to a more vegetarian diet!
My teenage daughter likes to make juice with beets. Now I’ll have to show her this new recipe using beets.
Making some now actually! Yum!
Parsnip fries are also good….
I subscribed!
I’ve already subscribed and am loving it! From your info I feel informed on these important issues and I’m am crazy about your recipes. Would love the cookbook if I won. Rock on.
I’ve already subscribed and am loving it! From your info I feel informed on these important issues and I’m crazy about your recipes. Would love the cookbook if I won. Rock on.
I have trouble getting my kids AND husband to eat their veggies. This sounds like just the secret weapon I need!
Would love to win this cookbook!
Would love to win a copy! Thanks for the recipe!
Wow, the book sounds awesome! Would love to check it out!!
My boyfriend and I are embracing a new real food vegan lifestyle! Your recipes have been a great inspiration and aid in our journey. Thank you so much for all you do to spread the word about real food!! I’ll have to check this book out asap!
I have never tried beets! I need this cookbook! 🙂
Have been subscribed for a while and LOVE it!!
Subscribed! Can’t wait to try this recipe!
Also shared on FB. Thanks!
Looks like a great book, would love to have it!
This is a fantastic cookbook! It would help me convince my mancubs to eat more veggies and that they really are good and good for you! thanks!
Hi! I shared on Facebook! Thanks!
I’m already subscribed and currently doing a juice cleanse and would love to get started on solid foods with recipes from her cookbook!! Thank you for the opportunity!
Those look yummy!
I need this! I have some friends who are trying to hard to lose weight, but refuse to eat vegetables! This would be perfect for getting them onto veggies.
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Love the idea!
Beet French Fries look really good. Can’t wait to try them. Started the lemon and Cayenne Pepper water….will see .
Love all your recipes. I especially like the green drinks the best. I wish I could convert my husband into eating raw & juicing. I am not a strict raw food person but I really enjoy mixing the natural flavors of fruits & vegetables it is such a clean and refreshing taste. It’s really scaring me when I see the big money corporations paying off the FDA so they can promote their GMO products. Thank you for all that you do in raising awareness of the need for healthy organic foods! We need to stop killing our earth & our animals!
I didn’t have great luck with this recipe as written. After baking for the recommended 25 minutes, the beets were still quite wet. Baked for an additional 20 minutes, and they were dry and browning, but still a little firm. Maybe my oven has poor air flow. Also, between peeling the raw beet, chopping, and tossing the beet fries over the cooking grate, I managed to get beet juice everywhere!!!
<3 the site 🙂
So sorry Diane that they didn’t turn out! Hope you will try some other recipes….
Thank you for this. I had wondered if you could french fry beets and you answered my question with this old blog post of yours. So thank you. Course now I have the quandary of trying the beets I have this way or trying them plan old roasted.
Great idea!
Would ♥ ♥ ♥ this cookbook! I am a brand new vegan and am learning so much from your site!!
awesome!
Would love another great cook book!
I so need to try this recipe! My whole family loves beets and this will be an awesome, different way of making them! Thanks for sharing!
I need a book like that!
I love Beets and this would be a great attempt to get my kiddos to partake!
I would love one of her cookbooks! This is perfect for World Vegetarian Day today. 🙂
Would love to get my hands on this book! Thanks for all you do!
I am making beet root french fries tonight!
am so going to try this…