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Carrot Fries with Date Chipotle Sauce
Recipe from Whole Food for Your Family, page 216
Ingredients
For the Carrot Fries
- 1 pound carrots
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup arrowroot or potato starch
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Date Chipotle Sauce
- 1 cup mayo
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 8 large dates
Instructions
For the Carrot Fries
- If baking in the oven, preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Trim off the tops and tips of the carrots. Cut them into thin "fry" shapes. I leave the skins on. Steam for 5 minutes until tender. I do this in a stasher bag with 2 tablespoons water or a glass dish with 2 tablespoons of water covered with microwave-safe plastic wrap in the microwave. Drain any excess water from the carrots and pat dry.
- In a large bowl, toss the carrots in the olive oil. Sprinkle with the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and salt and toss to coat.
- OVEN: Spread the carrots over the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes. Increase the heat to 425 degrees and bake 15 minutes more, until the fries are crispy.AIR FRYER: Place the carrots in an air fryer basket and cook at 350°F for 15 minutes. Increase the heat to 400 °F and cook 5-7 minutes more, until the fries are crispy. If the carrots are not in a single layer in your basket, gently toss them halfway through.
For the Date Chipotle Sauce
- MAKE DATE PASTE (for Whole30, if using): Combine dates and 1/2 c hot water in a blender or food processor and let sit for 1 minute. I usually press them down into the water a bit to ensure they are all soaking. Blend/process for 30 seconds, or until smooth. This makes your Date Paste. Store any remaining date paste in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
- In a medium bowl, combine the mayo and all the spices. Add 2 tablespoons date paste. Add more date paste, as desired, for added sweetness. Serve with the carrot fries.
Notes
NOTE: If you are not on a Whole30, you can use 2 tablespoons maple syrup instead of the date paste to sweeten the sauce.
*Add additional chipotle chili powder to desired heat level.
Nutrition
Calories: 149kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 520mgPotassium: 490mgFiber: 5gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 19205IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 48mgIron: 1mg
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