These are such a delicious alternative to potato fries. Between these and the carrot ones I will post soon I think I actually like them more because they have more flavor and are less bland than potatoes. Plus, they are less calories and more healthy for you. They'll put more color in your diet.
And there is ranch and bacon!
These are only 235 calories per serving.
Ingredients:
1/3 cup fat free sour cream
1/2 tablespoon ranch dressing/dip seasoning mix
one 2 pound or half of a 4 pound butternut squash (20 oz. once peeled and sliced)
1/8 teaspoon coarse salt
4 slices turkey bacon (I actually like this better than "real" bacon.)
optional topping: chopped scallions
Directions:
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Spray 2 baking sheets with non-stick spray.
In a small bowl, thoroughly mix sour cream with ranch mix. Cover and refrigerate.
Peel squash and slice off the ends. Cut in half widthwise, just about the round section. Cut the round piece in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
Cut squash into French fry-shaped spears. Thoroughly pat dry. Lay spears on the sheets and sprinkle with salt. Bake for 20 minutes.
Flip spears and bake until mostly tender on the inside and crispy on the outside, about 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook bacon until crispy, either in a skillet over medium heat or on a microwave-safe plate in the microwave. (See package for cook time.) Cut into very thin strips.
Toss fries with bacon strips and drizzle or serve with ranch mixture.
makes 2 servings
*This recipe was from the Hungry Girl to the Max cookbook.*
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