Cilantro French Fries

Potato Side Dish - Side Dish

Cilantro French fries are a crunchy new twist on shoestring fries. Perfect for parties.

Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 1hr

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Cilantro French Fries

Ingredients

1 quart oil for frying

3 large potatoes

julienned

3 cups chopped fresh cilantro

salt and pepper to taste

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Heat oil in deep-fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).

Step 2

Place 1/3 potatoes in the fryer and fry for about 5 to 8 minutes or until almost done. Add 1/3 cilantro and continue frying for 1 minute. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels. Skim off any remaining cilantro. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutritional Information

Cilantro French Fries

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 277

% Daily Value *

Protein: 4.2g 8%

Carbohydrates: 33.1g 11%

Dietary Fiber: 4.7g 19%

Sugars: 1.6g

Fat: 15g 23%

Saturated Fat: 1.9g 10%

Vitamin A Iu: 1555.7IU 31%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.2mg 24%

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg 36%

Vitamin C: 42.6mg 71%

Folate: 43.8mcg 11%

Calcium: 37.8mg 4%

Iron: 1.8mg 10%

Magnesium: 48.4mg 17%

Potassium: 896.7mg 25%

Sodium: 409.2mg 16%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 18%

Calories From Fat: 134.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.