replacing french fries and chips.

watergallagher
watergallagher Posts: 232 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I feel like my sandwiches r always naked. Does anyone have a crunchy salty low fat alternative to fries? I want fish and chips, but chips r a nono


Salty crunchy ketchup. What should i eat on the side of my bocaburger? What can i have instead of hashbrowns?
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  • curejenn
    curejenn Posts: 70 Member
    Honestly, if you just start eating the sandwich by itself you may find it fills you up! Fries/chips were sort of just a habit for me. That is what my family always served with sandwiches so that is just what I became accustomed to. When I met my husband, we would stop by somewhere to grab a sandwich and he would just order the sandwich because in his family, they never ate the extras. So I started doing the same. That was years ago and I don't even think about fries or chips anymore. Now, sometimes I will make a buffalo chicken sandwich at home and that HAS to be served with ice cold carrot and celery sticks and 2 TBSP of full fat ranch :)
  • efirkey
    efirkey Posts: 298 Member
    You can always slice the potatoes yourself for fries or chips and bake them in the oven. Drizzle a little bit of olive oil and seasonings on them. I am sure you can find many ways of doing this the healthy way online.

    I love ketchup, but I find mustard is a very good alternative.
  • crobl
    crobl Posts: 380
    I go with baked sweet potato fries. I cut up a sweet potato, rinse and pat dry (gets rid of some excess starch), toss in a beaten egg white/seasoning (usually cinnamon/paprika), and bake on a sheet I spray with Pam. The egg white gives it a little bit of 'crunch' like normal fries
  • Smuterella
    Smuterella Posts: 1,623 Member
    Depends on what the issue with fries is.

    Calories - well - bake your fries like this:

    http://www.skinnytaste.com/2011/02/baked-seasoned-fries-with-skinny-garlic.html


    Carbs - make these:

    http://www.food.com/recipe/parmesan-chips-45756/review


    Eat out at restaurants so often that you son't cook. Either suck it up and just have the sandwich or work out extra to let you eat the darn fries.


    ;-)
  • Mokey41
    Mokey41 Posts: 5,769 Member
    You can eat anything you want as long as you stay in budget. You'll find you don't get as much to eat in a day and it probably won't keep you happy long though.
  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
    I feel like my sandwiches r always naked. Does anyone have a crunchy salty low fat alternative to fries? I want fish and chips, but chips r a nono


    Salty crunchy ketchup. What should i eat on the side of my bocaburger? What can i have instead of hashbrowns?

    I don't like chips very much, but I eat french fries and hashbrowns on a fairly regular basis. If I did like chips, then I would eat them. Unless you have an allergy or medical condition, eat what you like. don't over-think it.
  • sarah3333
    sarah3333 Posts: 222 Member
    I just had french fries the other day. Made in the microwave, 45 shoestring fries was 140 calories. Pretty good :)
  • tricksee
    tricksee Posts: 835 Member
    SWEET POTATO FRIES!!!!

    END THREAD!!
  • murphy612
    murphy612 Posts: 734 Member
    I had some sweet potato tatter tots as my side last night with my hamburger, they were pretty good.
  • dmaloof2013
    dmaloof2013 Posts: 134 Member
    Cucumbers act as a really good "crunch" substitute!
  • Athijade
    Athijade Posts: 3,300 Member
    I just eat a serving of fries or chips...
  • MinnieInMaine
    MinnieInMaine Posts: 6,400 Member
    If we're talking eating at home or packing for work, I'll just get some fruit in with the sandwich like an apple or orange. Some folks like having carrot sticks or celery sticks but I'm just not a fan. If we're talking dining out, sometimes I go ahead and get the fries but most restaurants will substitute with a side of mixed veggies or a salad if you ask nicely. :)
  • watergallagher
    watergallagher Posts: 232 Member
    LOTS OF GR8 ANSWERS, IT THINK THIS ANSWER IS THE KINDEST.


    Depends on what the issue with fries is.

    Calories - well - bake your fries like this:

    http://www.skinnytaste.com/2011/02/baked-seasoned-fries-with-skinny-garlic.html


    Carbs - make these:

    http://www.food.com/recipe/parmesan-chips-45756/review


    Eat out at restaurants so often that you son't cook. Either suck it up and just have the sandwich or work out extra to let you eat the darn fries.


    ;-)


    I DONT LIKE SWEET POTATO PIE AND HAVE NEVER HAD SWEET POTATO FRIES...

    MORE RESEARCH TO DO, CANT WAIT TO SEE MORE ANSWERS.
  • AvsFreak
    AvsFreak Posts: 152 Member
    You can also use turnips instead of potatoes. Very low cals and carbs (compared to potatoes)

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZj3BmqUtQo
  • MrsRogers2010
    MrsRogers2010 Posts: 34
    I don't like sweet potatoes in the traditional receipes, but I do like sweet potato fries a lot! It's kind of like a mix of a side and a sweet treat!
  • MightyDomo
    MightyDomo Posts: 1,265 Member
    If you want crunchy and healthy, why not a nice crunchy salad :) Adding things like carrot slices, water chestnuts, veiny greens (they usually have a good amount of fiber the more veiny they are), red peppers and things like that. It gives you that same satisfying crunch but way better for you.
  • msamcoates
    msamcoates Posts: 261 Member
    Fruit bowl.
  • bpn80
    bpn80 Posts: 43
    I cut brussel sprouts in half, spray them with olive oil, sprinkle them with salt, and bake them in the over for about 15 minutes at 400 degrees. This satisfies my salty craving!
  • andreajp
    andreajp Posts: 52 Member
    I like the Special K cracker chips in Sea Salt. 30 "chips" for 110 calories. Sometimes you just need the crunch.
  • JennaM222
    JennaM222 Posts: 1,996 Member
    home made baked sweet potatoe fries!!!
  • KristenE83
    KristenE83 Posts: 187 Member
    I found that roasted chick peas fix my salty/crunchy cravings pretty well. I wing it but this recipe is pretty close to what I do!

    http://www.chow.com/recipes/30368-spicy-oven-roasted-chickpeas
    Make sure you dry the heck out of them!!!!
  • FrugalMomsRock75
    FrugalMomsRock75 Posts: 698 Member
    I go with baked sweet potato fries. I cut up a sweet potato, rinse and pat dry (gets rid of some excess starch), toss in a beaten egg white/seasoning (usually cinnamon/paprika), and bake on a sheet I spray with Pam. The egg white gives it a little bit of 'crunch' like normal fries

    I was going to recommend sweet potato fries as well. They are surprisingly delicious!
  • aproctor1120
    aproctor1120 Posts: 56
    Pringles Baked Wheat Stix - Jalapeno flavor is my favorite. 90 Calories per pack
  • concordancia
    concordancia Posts: 5,320 Member
    Any raw veggie that you like. I particularly like baby carrots and celery for eating with sandwiches.
  • alanlmarshall
    alanlmarshall Posts: 587 Member
    Baked parsnips with chili powder and curry.
  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    I like the Special K cracker chips in Sea Salt. 30 "chips" for 110 calories. Sometimes you just need the crunch.

    ^ These are good.

    I like carrot chips too ... OK not salty, but definitely crunchy
  • treehopper1987
    treehopper1987 Posts: 505 Member
    Cucumbers act as a really good "crunch" substitute!

    So does carrots or celery sticks
  • bcl003
    bcl003 Posts: 331 Member
    I eat a sandwich for lunch every day (actually just started eating in pita form, yum) and I needed a replacement and found that carrots and hummus work for me. I am getting completely addicted to hummus and I can eat a ton of carrots without worrying about blowing my calorie intake for the day. I am partial to the red pepper hummus and even use it as a spread on my sandwich instead of mayo. I also enjoy the carrots and hummus with a good burger, but I also like sweet potato fries (could definitly eat those as dessert though).
  • danika2point0
    danika2point0 Posts: 197 Member
    Rice cakes are a nice salty substitute! Or an apple or banana...eat the fruit first and fill up on that and then the sandwich.
  • AlabasterVerve
    AlabasterVerve Posts: 3,171 Member
    A cucumber and blueberries. It's not a replacement really but they're delicious and convenient so I'm happy to eat them instead of chips or potatoes. It's probably the combo of the crunch and the sugar that makes them so satisfying.

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