Pork Free Cilantro-Lime Beet Chips
Crunchy, vibrant, and packed with bold flavor, these oven-baked beet chips are the kind of snack that disappears fast. Fresh beets are sliced paper-thin, tossed in coconut oil with lime zest, lime juice, and a hint of ground ginger, then slow-baked until they curl at the edges and shatter satisfyingly with every bite. A shower of fresh cilantro right before serving adds a bright, herby finish that makes the whole thing feel a little fancy without any extra effort. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from pork and pork-derived additives — no hidden gelatin, no lard, no ambiguous seasonings to second-guess. Store-bought chips can be a minefield of mystery flavorings and shared processing lines, so making your own at home puts you fully in control. The low-and-slow baking method is the real secret: patience at 300°F draws out moisture gradually, giving you a genuinely crisp chip rather than a chewy, disappointing one. These are stunning on a snack board or just eaten straight off the wire rack while they're still warm.
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4 servings
- 1 lb medium beets (about 3–4 beets), scrubbed and peeled
- 1 ½ tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 1 tsp lime zest (from about 1 lime)
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Using a mandoline or a very sharp knife, slice the beets into rounds 1/16 to 1/8 inch thick — aim for uniform thickness so the chips bake evenly.
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