Food Friday: Tasty Fat-Free French Fries

Last week I saw a post by Chuck Underwood on Brand New Vegan about fat-free french fries.  Dear One is a French fry addict so I am always trying to find a healthier version of them.  This might be it!

This is what I did:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

Prepare a rimmed sheet with Silpat or parchment paper unless you like to scrub baked on stuff.

Scrub 4 medium Russett potatoes and cut into planks around 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick.

In a bowl mix together 1 Tablespoon flour, 1 teaspoon granulated garlic, 1 teaspoon granulated onion, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, and about 1/2 teaspoon salt.  I forgot the pepper.  Stir well.

In a large microwave safe bowl place the potatoes and microwave for 5 minutes.  They will not be completely cooked. You don't want them completely cooked.

Add the seasoning mixture to the bowl and stir well, but gently.

Spread potatoes on the baking sheet and bake for about 25 minutes.

Add more seasoning when they come out of the oven if you want.

Next time I will not use the flour and see if they still work.

Food Friday: Roasted Tofu!

Most people turn up their noses at tofu. I did for many years. I still don't like tofu in its soft version.  This way of preparing it is nice and chewy.  I like that.

Roasted/Baked Tofu

Slice one block of tofu horizontally to make two "slabs" that are about an inch or less thick.  Place on double or triple layered paper towels and cover with more paper towels.  Put a flat pan on top with a can or two of soup or vegetables on top of it.  Let drain for about fifteen minutes.  Cut into cubes.

In a large bowl place  3-4 Tablespoons hoisin sauce and an equal amount of teriyaki sauce.  Stir well.  Toss the tofu in the sauce to cover completely.

In another large bowl, place dried bread crumbs...a cup or more.  Put the coated tofu in the bread crumbs and toss to cover.

Place on a parchment-paper-covered or Silpat-covered pan and roast for 20 minutes in a 400 degree F. oven.  Remove from oven and flip the cubes to the other side.  Roast for another 20 minutes.

Eat them like popcorn.  I enjoyed them.  They could have had more flavor, and would have if I had marinated them overnight in the refrigerator, but I thought about it after coming home from Church.  Too late for marinating.  Next time.