Artificial Food Coloring Free Ginger-Lime Celeriac Fries
Celeriac might not be the first vegetable you reach for, but roasted into golden, tender batons with bright lime and warming ginger, it becomes genuinely hard to stop eating. The coconut oil helps the edges crisp up beautifully in a hot oven, while ground turmeric adds a subtle earthiness and a gorgeous natural color — no dyes, no additives, just real ingredients doing the work. That's the quiet win here: every single component is a whole food you can actually pronounce, so there's no label-squinting required. Fresh lime zest and juice cut through the richness and keep each bite lively, and a handful of cilantro scattered on top right before serving makes the whole plate look like something from a restaurant. These are a fantastic alternative to conventional fries when you want something satisfying without the long list of mystery ingredients that often comes with packaged or fast-food versions. Serve them straight from the oven with extra lime wedges and watch them disappear fast.
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4 servings
- 1 large celeriac (about 2 lb), peeled and cut into ½-inch batons
- 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tsp lime zest (from about 1 lime)
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)
- lime wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil, grated ginger, lime zest, lime juice, sea salt, and turmeric until combined.
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