My boys love these Paleo Carrot French Fries hot out of the oven. I like baking them as it eliminates the messy splattering that results from the typical preparation of French fries –frying.
Speaking of messes, I feel like I’m cleaning up a lot of them these days. Writing a book this summer really threw me for a loop. First, I wasn’t entirely planning on it. Second, I spent just about every waking (and too many that should have been sleeping) moment(s) on the book. Now I’m feeling worn out and tired, and oh so cranky. I’m realizing that pushing myself this hard is not good and that getting back into balance will take more than one restful weekend –it might take a couple of months, or even longer.
What do you do to take care of yourself when you are feeling off kilter? Let’s have a chat (in the comments section) and toss around our ideas. Right now, I’m focusing on eating a lot of protein, getting to sleep early and taking long slow walks. Do any of you have other strategies to share? Go ahead, let’s hear ’em!
Carrot French Fries
Ingredients
- 6 large carrots
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon celtic sea salt
Instructions
- Cut each carrot into 2-inch long sections
- Cut each section into thin sticks
- In a large bowl toss carrot sticks with olive oil and salt
- Spread out carrot sticks on a parchment paper lined baking sheet
- Bake at 425°F for 18-22 minutes until carrots are browned
If you’re looking for other healthy vegetable recipes, Elise at Simply Recipes has one for Roasted Parsnips that looks incredible. Below is a photo of my carrot fries before the boys got their hands on ’em! I hope you enjoy these Paleo Carrot French Fries as much as we do.
And, in terms of the book that I just wrote, Gluten-Free Cupcakes: 50 Irresistible Recipes Made with Almond and Coconut Flour
, today is National Chocolate Cupcake Day! My book will not be published until April 2011, for now, to celebrate this day, you can make the gluten-free Chocolate Cupcake recipe that I have here on my website.
Update: check out my nut-free Paleo Chocolate Cupcake recipe made with only 7 ingredients!
Michelle says
I use to like the lime tilt the best, but I am really diggin the 12% watermelon flavor in the tall can. I love tilt because it only takes one of these to slip into the night for a good time. Dont over drink guys, grab a watermelon tilt and see what I am talking about. It has no bite and is the smoothest beverage I have ever had (so far lol). Way better than Four Loco anyday. Anyhow for some reason four loco gives me the shakes anyways. Sorry to bring tilt into the conversation but I had to burst out about the new watermelon.
Anna says
Yoga, yoga, yoga. Even 30 minutes a day helps restore my soul.
Amazing recipe, as always. Trying soon.
Xiomara @ parkesdale.com/blog says
Oh my! What a great idea! My kids love sweet potato fries. I’ll have to try this next time.
Lacey says
Has anyone tried freezing these? I cook for other families and someone asked about freezing some extras I made, I’m assuming it will work but just wanted to ask!
Thanks Elana for all your hard work on creating great recipe ideas!
Juliet says
In our rushed and busy life, some times 5 min is all we can take for a break right now. What I’m learning to do is take those few min and have a REAL cup of tea in a REAL tea cup and move away from t.v. phone computer and just savour the tea , giving my mind , eyes and ears a 5 min break and then back to it. Just thinking O.K. in an half and hour I can take this break helps me carry on . And learn to be gentle with your self!
Medence says
These carrots looks awesome! I really like carrot in salad and soup or when it is grilled. But I have never tried such a recipe. Thanks. I will try it soon.
Lisa @ Allergy Free Vintage Cookery says
Hi! I blog about allergy-friendly food over at Allergy Free Vintage Cookery, and I’m putting together a fantasy-menu post featuring birthday party foods. I’d love to include your carrot fries… just wanted to ask for permission to use your photo. I’ll definitely include a link back to your site and a big credit to you! Drop me a note when you get a chance… I’m hoping to publish the post Sunday morning. Thanks! Lisa
Cara says
Hello Elana,
I loved this recipe and gave it shot myself! I posted about you and this recipe on my blog! see post here http://mode-de-rue.blogspot.com/2011/06/carrot-french-fries.html
Thanks for all the great recipes and tips!
Adrienne says
Can’t wait to try these carrot fries! I’ve been having cravings for french fries lately. So, I took a peek here to steer myself in a healthier direction. I’m enjoying the thoughtful replies about R & R. You all inspired me to take a walk. I want to add a relaxing activities that I don’t already have in my routine. For me, that would be baths, yoga and tai chi. I also haven’t read a good book in a long time. I’m also going to bookmark this page and revisit as needed.
Torie says
I LOVE carrot fries!!