Move aside sweet potato – courgette fries are taking over and they’re YUM

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If you're looking for another alternative to chips then we've another option that you're going to love. Courgette fries served with a garlic dip make for the perfect side dish to any meal plus, they're 248 calories in a serving meaning you won't feel too guilty either. Want to know more? Course you do.

Ingredients

500g courgettes 1 teaspoon fine sea salt 1l vegetable oil 150g plain flour 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 teaspoon. dry mixed herbs 2 medium egg whites Method - here. And while we're on it, another delish alternative to your standard chip is polenta fries. The last time I ate them I couldn't get enough, here's what you need.

Ingredients

nonstick cooking spray, for greasing 2 ½ cups milk, of choice(600 mL)  2 ½ cups vegetable broth(600 mL) 2 cups polenta (320 g)  2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon pepper ½ teaspoon dried oregano ½ teaspoon dried thyme ½ teaspoon dried rosemary olive oil, for brushing (if baking) 4 cups canola oil, if frying (960 mL)