I love the smell, taste, and texture of hot crispy french fries but the extra fat, carbs, and sodium hidden within those deep fried taters are not so lovable.

Here are a few ways to enjoy nutritious fries.

Low fat, plenty of protein and vitamin A, not to mention full of flavor… butternut squash fries are a tasty way to fill that French fry craving.

Butternut Squash Fries
Serves 4

2 pounds butternut squash, halved and seeded
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt to taste

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
Use a sharp knife to carefully cut away the peel from the squash. Cut into sticks ½ an inch thick.
Place olive oil and cut squash in a plastic sealable bag. Gently toss to coat.
Arrange squash on a foil-lined baking sheet and season with salt.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until edges brown and fries are crisp, turning fries once during baking.

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Looking for a low-cal, flavor-filled snack? Zucchini fries are full of vitamin C, folic acid, and fiber.

Zucchini Fries
Serves 4

2 zucchini, cut into 3-inch sticks
1 egg white
¼ cup milk
½ cup parmesan cheese
½ cup seasoned breadcrumbs

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
In a small bowl, whisk egg white with ¼ cup milk.
In another small bowl, combine shredded parmesan with breadcrumbs.
Dip zucchini sticks into egg mixture, then roll in breadcrumb mixture and place on a foil-lined and greased baking sheet.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.

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Sweet Potato Fries are a delicious way to serve up a healthy helping of vitamin A and beta carotene.

Sweet Potato Fries
Serves 4

6 Sweet Potatoes cut into fries
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt & pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
In a plastic sealable bag, combine sweet potatoes and oil; toss gently to coat.
Arrange fries on a baking sheet lined with foil and sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Bake for 20 minutes at 400 degrees. Turn fries and bake for 20 additional minutes at 425 degrees or until edges are brown and fries are crisp.

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