Arrowroot Fries

This is my first attempt creating this simple snack. Since being diagnosed with pre-diabetes, I’ve always searched for snacks that have a low glycemic index. Boiled arrowroot has a glycemic index of 14. So that is better than a boiled or baked potato with a glycemic index of 59. But I digress. So after finding and purchasing several arrowroots, I experimented with boiling and mashing. The taste and texture is quite similar to a potato and so works well as a mashed side dish. Today I sliced and baked a pan of arrowroot and the results were pretty amazing. The flavor once again is quite similar to a French fry so and it has a nice crunch appeal. No pun intended. I also checked for added benefits and found this from a Medical News Today article. “Other research indicates that arrowroot has fewer calories and more protein than other tuberous vegetables such as potatoes, yams, and cassava. Therefore, arrowroot may be beneficial in helping people to manage their weight and for those with digestive disorders.” I hope you get the chance to taste these delicious and healthful snacks.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet