Rice Free Ginger-Lime Celeriac Fries
Celeriac might not be the first vegetable you reach for, but once it hits a hot oven coated in coconut oil, fresh ginger, and lime, it transforms into something genuinely crave-worthy. The batons roast up with golden, slightly crispy edges and tender centers — all the satisfaction of fries with a bright, citrusy twist you won't find in any freezer aisle. A touch of turmeric gives them a warm, earthy depth and a gorgeous color that makes the whole tray look almost too good to eat. Because the ingredient list is built entirely around whole vegetables, aromatics, and healthy fats, there's no grain or starch filler hiding anywhere in the mix. Spreading the pieces in a single layer is the key move here — it lets the oven do its roasting magic rather than steaming everything into mush. Finished with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime, these fries are punchy, aromatic, and the kind of side dish that quietly steals the show at the table.
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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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