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!
I love makin root veggie “fries”, I’ve also added them to salads for something different.
These look amazing! I just subscribed this week and I’m so happy one of the first thing I read is about beets…I love them, but my boyfriend always thinks I’m weird for raving about them. French fries are his favorite though so I definitely need to make these with him to see if I can’t win him over…
These look so go! I would love this book. I love your blog and am so grateful I found your blog!
really need to try these, I’m not much into frech fried potatoes
Love your site! I am always looking for ways to make seasonal foods! This recipe is perfect! Would love this cookbook!
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Can’t wait to try these! I’m getting burned out on sweet potato fries. These will be a great addition to my weekly menu AND great for snacks for my 5 and 1 year old! Thanks for sharing!:)
Oh, wow! I really, really have tried to love beets. But,they are the one vegetable I cannot eat. I have tried them so many different ways, too, & my family & I cannot seem to like them.
Already am subscribed! I would absolutely love the cookbook! And thanks, now I know what to do with the extra beets I have in my fridge!
Family loves these, we do a beet and sweet potato mix.
I will be making these soon! They look delicious 🙂
I’m a subscriber and would love a copy of this cookbook. Those “fries” look delicious!
I also tweeted about the giveaway here: https://twitter.com/HeatherGertis/status/260941527507943424
Thanks, Vani!
Your blog is so inspiring! I can’t wait to try this recipe!
Yum! I am going to try this recipe this weekend with my kids. Thanks Food Babe!
Hooray! We are trying to convert from being nightly meat eaters to vegan! What a change! This cookbook would be a great help!
I am subscribed!
Shared on FB too!
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I subscribed a few months ago and really enjoy your blog. I always learn something new! Excited to try beet fries! Thanks for sharing!
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These look delicious – just made “fries” like this out of butternut squash for my kids and they loved them! Thanks for all the great info!
I shared on my Facebook too. Thanks!
These look delicious!
Love this! This would be a great Halloween party dish !
Sounds yummy!!
I plan to try and share this recipe–
Would love to have the book.
WOW those look good enough to eat!! Right now at 2:30am 🙂
I shared on FB as I Reeaaallly want a better chance to win this book.. AND to help my friends know about a great recipe of course 🙂
You can NEVER have enough inspiration to include more veggies to your diet.
We love beets, but these take it to a new level!
My friend shared a recipe for turnip fries with me last year. In addition to olive oil and salt it also has garlic powder (or garlic salt and skip the salt) and grated parmesan.
Those beet root fries looks soooo delicious!! I have to try them at home 🙂
Oh my! These look amazing. I would love this book as I have two little boys (and a grown one as well) who are definite carnivores, but need their veggies, too! Thanks for posting!
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I have a friend that doesnt eat ANY vegetables…and by that I mean absolutely zero vegetables. Her meals consist of meat, potatoes, and pasta. I would be curious to get this book and cook her something out of it!
I am intrigued by the bet fries. Beets aren’t something that I eat. I think I will give this a try.
I’ve been looking for more alternatives to potato fries. This is a great recipe b/c it’s non-potato and it is a recipe for us to try beets more often! Thanks for posting.
These look yummy and easy to make–thanks!
<3 beets! Gonna try this for sure. Thanks for sharing.
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This sounds like a great cookbook. I’ve been slowly working veggies to the center of my husbands plate this year. It’s been a rough road, but we’re getting there!
Love your blog and recipes! And I would love a copy of this book!
I would love to try some of the recipes in this book!
I would love to win the book. Thank you!!!! They look good!
I subscribe already and would love this book:)
Yay! Another way to get our beets in.
What is that oven proof rack? I need one.
I make beet chips! These are definitely next on my list!!!
I would love to try this cookbook! 🙂
Can’t wait to try this recipe. I love beets but the husband doesn’t. If I cook them he will eat them but not without reminding me that they aren’t his fave. I think this could change his mind 🙂
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Sounds like a great way to eat more beets. Yum!