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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This book seems to be a great resource for anyone’s kitchen who plans to incorporate more veggies. Thank you for sharing.
first of all, i just started following you two weeks ago and i’m already hooked on your ‘habits’… i’m slowly starting to incorporate them into my daily routine to make them my habits as well. I love that you not only have healthy recipes/tips… but you discuss the science behind your chioces and suggstions. the best blog i’ve found in a long time… just what the dr. ordered! 😉
the cookbook looks awesome and so do the beet french fries… a favorite food of mine is french fries…(i do not have them that often at all… ) but unfortunately, i’ve recently read that they are the.worst.food.ever. 🙁
baked sweet potato fries are a nice substitute… these are definitely going to be added to the rotation!
keep doin’ what you’re doin’! you rock!
hugs,
heather
Love Beets…great idea!
I would love to get my son to eat more veggies!
I love beets!!! Can’t wait to try these 🙂
I don’t know if this counts – but I read all your posts in my google reader and am subscribed that way… would love this book! A great complement to my current Veg cookbook – a Carnivore’s Guide to eating Vegetarian! Such great recipes…
I loooove Beets! This recipe sounds Delish! Food Babe, I recently discovered your blog and am SO INCREDIBLY HAPPY that I did! I’ve already watched the Forks over Knives documentary and it was so life-changing. I’m currently putting into action many of the things I learned from the documentary and from your inspirational blog. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge! Hope I win the cookbook! :o)
Thanks for letting us know about beets. Since I’ve been reading your blog, I include beets in my juices and I haven’t eaten them before reading your blog! This recipe sounds great and I would love to win this book for my husband and son to eat more veggies! I am a subscriber.
Sounds good! I am loving fresh beets and trying to incorporate them in my everyday life! Thanks for the recipes you keep sending our way!
I’ve been looking for more ideas with beets! Thanks for sharing!
When doing this with carrots, I add a few drizzles of maple syrup when I toss them! My kids love them that way!
Love this!
Interesting recipe. I’m not a lover of beets, but I am definitely going to try this recipe. 🙂
I have made butternut squash fries, but never heard of beet fries. Didn’t know they were possible. Will definitely have to give them a try.
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YUMMO!!! Not only would our family eat these (and already do, bt the FF shape makes it that much more appealing), but our African Gray would love these as well – minus the salt! When we roast beets, I usually sautee the greens as another side dish. Two sides from one veggie = awesomeness!!!
I’ve been subscribed. I would totally LOVE this!!!! 🙂 Thanks for all you do.
would love to win this cookbook
What a great idea!
Beet fries; So CREATIVE!!! Who would have thought of that.
this sounds great, I’m a big fan of beets. Will def check this out.
I am constantly adding more and more vegetables to our family dinners, since sometimes the kids seem so anti-vegetables. It always great to learn new way to incorporate vegetables in other ways.
I absolutely love beets and I will definitely try this recipe. Thanks so much for your blog. It really is informative. Thanks for sharing.
Your blog has been an inspiring gift to me. I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis last year at 28 years old and am in remission and am medication free now (thanks to the SCD diet). Food truly does heal! The research you have done has helped give credibility to my platform of friends and family whom I have shared many of your articles.
Thank you for your work, it matters and keep fighting the good fight!
I have subscribed and would like to be entered in the giveaway!
Those fries look amazing! I can’t wait to make them.
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I subscribe to Food Babe via email. Thanks!
I shared the giveaway of twitter. 🙂
I subscribed to your newsletter as well!
Please please please pick my name, I’m trying so hard to eat more veggies!!
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I am super excited to try this with carrots! Great info! Now maybe some tips on how to cook squash so my 2 yr old will eat it! Thank you so much!
The beet fries look amazing! An easy way to include them in your diet.
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I subscribe! 🙂 These beets look amazing – I can’t wait to give them a try.
Thanks for the chance to win!!! thanks, also, for all that you do, food babe!!!
5 months ago I had an epiphany (just turned 50) and thought if not now when? I’m talking about my health. I was 20+ lbs over weight and not feeling good. Since than I have become a vegan, lost the 20 lbs and feel sooo much better. I do find myself eating the same 3-4 foods thou. Your emails inspire me, in fact I am going to buy beet roots (for the first time) after work and try this recipe. See how you inspire me..lol
thanks
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This recipe looks scrumptious and cannot wait to try! Please everyone out there join us and educate people on the dangers of genetically modified food.
As a biologist passionately concerned with my impact on our planet, the mother of a teenage daughter who embraced vegetarianism at age four, and the wife of a husband who doesn’t consider the dinner plate to be complete without a huge chunk of meat as the centerpiece, I always appreciate creative, delicious, sustainable recipes that incorporate more veggies and less meat into my family’s diet while simultaneously tantalizing everyone’s disparate appetites.
I have been wanting to try beets lately, but hadn’t found a good recipe. This looks great! I’m going to try it and bet my 3 year old will like them too!! Thanks for posting!
These look delicious! I have a love for french fries and have been trying out healthier options since cutting out more processed foods- will have to add this to the list!
Yumm! Being Polish, I am used to eating beets in a variety of ways but I must say I’ve never tried them in a “french fry” form!
My boyfriend will not touch a veggie to save his life and claims that pizza has the 4 essential food groups. I am so excited to see a cook book that can help me help him!
This cookbook looks fantastic! Hope I win!!!
Beets are a veggie I’ve TRIED to like because I know how good they are for me. Well, I just made them and this easy recipe is a definite keeper!!
By the way, I did do this with carrots recently and they were excellent and also kohlrabi which I’d never had before. It was fantastic!
I’m subscribed and have been for a bit – I love reading what you “uncover”!
Love your blog!!! I am a subscriber and SO appreciate all you do to help us make informed choices in what we put in our bodies!!! Would LOVE this cookbook… need help in getting my husband and kids into eating more veggies! 🙂