Dr Oz: Healthier French Fries + Turnip Disco Fries Recipe

Dr Oz: Healthier French Fries

Dr Oz was joined by three food truck bloggers who travel everywhere tasting food and writing about it. All three agree that nothing tastes as good as a french fry. Dr Oz wanted to put their taste buds to the test, showing that he made french fries using carrots, polenta, and turnips. He brought in twins Judy and Joy, who love to turn unhealthy foods into healthier, just as delicious, foods.

First, they made Turnip Disco Fries, using no fat and no flour. That recipe is 471 calories less than traditional disco fries! To get the recipe for these decadent but healthy “french fries” click next page.

Dr Oz: Turnip Disco Fries Recipe Ingredients

• 1 tsp onion powder
• sprinkle of salt
• 1/2 small onion – chopped
• 1 medium zucchini – cut into chunks and boil, drained, and smashed in a colander to remove all the liquid and form into a paste
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp nuritional yeast
• 8 medium turnips
• 1 tsp ground paprika
• 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 1/4 C beef broth
• 1/4 tbsp garlic powder
• pepper – to taste
• grass fed cheddar cheese

Dr Oz: Turnip Disco Fries Recipe Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees
2. Spray a large baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray
3. Peel and cut turnips into 2 1/2 by 1/2-inch sticks
4. Put turnips, onion powder, and paprika in a bag and toss until coated
5. Put turnips on a baking shet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until tender and golden

For the Gravy:

1. Saute the onion in extra-virgin olive oil until soft
2. While cooking, boil zucchini chunks until soft
3. Add the onions, smashed zucchini, beef broth, yeast, and seasoning into a food processor and pulse until it’s a gravy-like consistency
4. Heat the gravy and pour over turnip fries
5. Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top