Beef Free Ginger-Lime Celeriac Fries
Celeriac might not be the first vegetable you reach for, but once you taste it roasted into golden, tender fries, it earns a permanent spot in your rotation. The batons get tossed in melted coconut oil with fresh ginger, lime zest, lime juice, and a pinch of turmeric before hitting a hot oven — and the result is something genuinely exciting: crispy edges, a subtly earthy interior, and a bright, zippy coating that tastes anything but ordinary. Spacing the pieces out on the baking sheet is the key move here, letting the heat circulate so everything roasts properly instead of turning soft and steamy. A flip halfway through locks in that gorgeous golden color on both sides. Finished with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime, these fries are vibrant, plant-forward, and completely free of any meat-based ingredients or hidden animal fats. They work beautifully as a side dish or a snackable appetizer that genuinely surprises people who think they already know what fries can be.
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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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