Vegetable Fries Food

ROOT VEGETABLE FRIES

Steps:

• Cut 1 pound each carrots and parsnips into fries (cut around the parsnips' cores); toss with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and 1 teaspoon each lemon-pepper seasoning and kosher salt. Toss with 2 beaten egg whites, then coat in 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs. Spread out on 2 baking sheets. Bake at 400 degrees F, stirring once, until crisp, about 35 minutes.

VEGETABLE EGG FRIED RICE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat the oil until a wisp of white smoke appears. Add the garlic and onion, saute 30 seconds. Add the beaten eggs and immediately add the rice, gently press down in small circles to separate the rice grains.
• Stir in the carrot and bell pepper and cook for about 1 minute. Don't be afraid to scrape rice stuck to the bottom of the pan. Fold in the oyster sauce, soy sauce, sugar, white pepper and salt. Continue to stir and fold for about 2 more minutes. Cook until the rice absorbs the sauces and is slightly crisp on the edges.
• Fold in the green onions and serve immediately.

VEGETABLE FRIED RICE

Steps:

• Heat a large nonstick skillet or wok over high heat and then swirl in 1 tablespoon of the oil. When the oil begins to smoke, add the egg and swirl the skillet to make a flat egg pancake that's only half set, about 10 seconds; scoop onto a plate.
• Add the remaining tablespoon oil, then add the spinach, broccoli, bell pepper, carrots, snow peas, garlic, ginger, soy sauce and 1/4 teaspoon salt and stir-fry until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes.
• Add the rice, stirring to break up any clumps, and spread it out in the skillet. Cook until heated through, about 3 minutes. Return the egg to the skillet and cook, stirring and breaking up the egg, to mix it in thoroughly, about 1 minute. Season with additional salt if needed. Stir in the sesame oil and serve.

VEGETABLE FRIED RICE

Steps:

• Mix soy sauce and lime juice; set aside.
• In skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
• Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring, 1 minute.
• Stir in red pepper and carrots; cook until crisp-tender, 2-3 minutes.
• Add rice; cook, stirring, 2 minutes.
• Add soy sauce mixture; cook stirring, 2 minutes.
• Add peas; cook 2 minutes.
• Sprinkle with cilantro and, if desired, garnish with scallion.

SPICY OVEN BAKED VEGETABLE FRIES --

Steps:

• Peel and cut the sweet potato and turnip into 1/4" strips.
• Place in a bowl and sprinkle with the combined salt, chili powder and olive oil, turning to coat thoroughly.
• Spread in one layer on a foil-lined cookie sheet with sides.
• Bake 375 degrees, 12-15 minutes. Turn and bake an additional 12-15 minutes. Test to make sure they are cooked through.

VEGETABLE FRIES

Steps:

• Cut veggies into strips or slices except for the okra; leave whole.
• Place vegetables in a bowl of cold water until ready to use.
• Meanwhile in a medium mixing bowl add one cup flour and one cup yellow cornmeal (non self-rising cornmeal) and enough milk to make a batter.
• Salt and pepper veggies and place in batter mixture.
• In a large plastic bag add one cup flour and one cup yellow cornmeal, shaking to mix.
• Add veggies a few at a time and deep fry in hot oil (375 degrees) until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes.
• Drain veggies on paper towel, serve hot.
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• Batter and flour/cornmeal mixture can both be refrigerated and used another day.