These Gluten Free Baked Jicama Fries with Easy Keto Gravy are a Delicious Low Carb Alternative to Traditional Fries. They’re high in Fibre and are half the calories. They’re also a Good Source of Vitamin C. You can’t have Fries without the Gravy so I made this Flavourful Creamy Beef and Mushroom Keto Gravy. It’s so Quick and Easy to Make and requires only a Few Simple Ingredients.
What is a Jicama?
Jicama is a root vegetable, which shares the same colour and shape as a turnip, but is about 2-3 times the size. It’s insides are creamy white with a crisp texture that resembles raw potato or pear. The flavour is sweet and starchy. In Mexico, it’s often eaten raw and is popular in salads, fresh fruit combinations, fruit bars, soups, and other cooked dishes.
Can you use jicama instead of potatoes?
Yes, absolutely. It’s a good substitute. But you should be aware that in terms of flavor and texture, it won’t be exactly the same. These fries are very flavorful, but they lack the delightful starchy crispiness that only potatoes can offer.
How to make Baked Jicama Fries
To make this Keto French Fry Recipe:
Step 1: Preheat oven. Peal, then slice the Jicama into fries. Then in a large pot boil the Jicama fries for approximately 25 – 30 minutes, then strain off the water.
Step 2: Melt the butter to toss the fries in. Toss until well coated, then sprinkle the garlic powder, the onion powder and the salt. Toss until the fries are evenly coated.
Step 3: Place the jicama fries 1/2 inch apart on a ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 30 – 40 minutes, turning half way.
How to Make Keto Gravy
To make the Easy Keto Gravy Recipe:
Step 1: Start by frying the sliced mushrooms and onion in the butter for 20 minutes or until caramelized. Add the minced garlic, balsamic vinegar and the beef stock. Then cook over medium heat for another 20 minutes.
Step 2: Using a blender or food processor, puree the beef stock and mushroom mixture until smooth. Return to the pan then bring back to a boil. Add the heavy cream and salt and pepper. If using salted beef broth you may not need to add any more salt.
Can you Freeze Jicama Fries?
Yes, you most definitely can freeze these fries.
To freeze jicama fries…
- Follow all the steps for how to cook jicama up until the baking step – basically, you want to boil and season the jicama fries;
- Place the jicama fries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper but, instead of placing the baking sheet in the oven, place it in the freezer until jicama fries are solid;
- Then transfer them to Ziploc bags and store in the freezer.
They’ll be best re-baked in the oven until heated through, but can also be quickly heated on the stove or in the microwave.
WHAT IS THE KETOGENIC DIET?
The ketogenic diet (often called keto) it’s a very low-carb, high-fat diet that shares similarities to paleo, Whole30, and Atkins. It involves drastically reducing carbohydrate intake, and replacing it with fat. When in ketosis, your body switches to burning fat for its primary fuel source.
On Keto, you’re supposed to get at least 70 percent of your calories from Fat, 15 to 25 percent from Protein, and 10 percent from Carbohydrates. You should avoid all grains, legumes, root vegetables, fruit, (except berries) and sugar.
Baked Jicama Fries with Easy Keto Gravy
These Low Carb Baked Jicama Fries with Easy Keto Gravy make a perfect side for you’re Low carb Burger or can be made a meal by adding a bit of mozzarella cheese to make a delicious Keto Poutine. I had never tried Jicama before but was presently surprised. It’s insides are creamy white with a crisp texture that resembles raw potato or pear. The flavour is sweet and starchy. In Mexico, it’s often eaten raw and is popular in salads, fresh fruit combinations, fruit bars, soups, and other cooked dishes.
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Recipe Notes:
– For the Keto Gravy; If using salted beef broth you may not need to add any more salt.
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Baked Jicama Fries with Easy Keto Gravy
Ingredients
- For the Jicama Fries
- 1 Med Jicama
- 5 Tbsp Butter
- 1/2 Tsp Onion Powder
- 1/2 Tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 Tsp Salt
- For the Keto Gravy
- 1/4 of a White Onion
- 2 Cups Sliced Mushrooms
- 3 Tbsp Butter
- 1 Clove Garlic
- 2 Cups Beef Broth
- 1 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar optional
- 1 Tbsp Heavy Cream
- Salt and Pepper to Taste
Instructions
- For the Jicama Fries
- Peal, then slice the jicama into fries. In a large pot boil the jicama fries for 25 - 30 minutes. Then strain off the water.
- Preheat oven to 425 F. Melt the butter then toss the fries in it until well coated. Sprinkle the garlic powder, the onion powder and the salt, then toss until the fries are evenly coated.
- Place the jicama fries 1/2 inch apart on a ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 30 - 40 minutes, turning half way.
- For the Easy Keto Gravy
- In a frying pan, fry the sliced mushrooms and onion in the butter for 20 minutes or until caramelized. Add the minced garlic, balsamic vinegar and the beef stock. Then cook over medium heat for another 20 minutes.
- Using a blender or food processor, puree the beef stock and mushroom mixture until smooth. Return to the pan then bring back to a boil. Add the heavy cream and salt and pepper.
- Note: If using salted beef broth you may not need to add any more salt.
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