Kevin Sohmen 
Are you bored with making the usual potato fries for your loved ones? Well, here is a fries recipe that you will simply adore! Pumpkin Fries is an easy-to-make snack recipe that you can prepare on any occasion and is healthier than any other fries. These pumpkin fried are not deep fried and is perfect for all the weight watchers. This is an ideal snack recipe for kids as well. The herbs and spices used in this delectable dish can be customised as per your taste and can make your dish more flavourful. This Continental recipe uses only a handful of ingredients like pumpkin, olive oil, chilli flakes along with a melange of herbs and spices. We assure you that this vegan snack will certainly be a liking of so many people in your house. You can serve these fries with vegan dips like hummus and sour cream. Serve this mouth-watering dish to your guests at the next get-together you throw and we are sure they are going to go for round two of this delight!
Ingredients of Pumpkin Fries
- 1 pumpkin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika powder
- 2 dashes powdered cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon sage
- 2 tablespoon virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon chilli flakes
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon basil
- 1/2 teaspoon parsley
- salt as required
Step 1 Preheat the oven at 200 degree Celsius Start by pre-heating the oven to a temperature of 200 degree Celsius. Meanwhile, line a baking tray with aluminium foil and set it aside.
Step 2 Peel and cut pumpkin slices like fries Now, peel the skin of the pumpkin and chop them into slices of the size of fries. Now, in a medium-sized bowl, pour some olive oil and toss all the pumpkin slices in it.
Step 3 Toss these pumpkin slices in herbs and spices Sprinkle chopped thyme, garlic, basil and parsley leaves over it along with the spices like salt, paprika and chilli flakes. Toss them well so that they have an even coating of the spices and herbs.
Step 4 Bake the Pumpkin Fries for 20-25 minutes Now, place these fries on the baking tray in a single layer and slide this tray into the preheated oven. Bake until the fries turn golden brown in colour for about 20-25 minutes and crisp from all the sides. Take these out from the oven and serve hot in a serving bowl with a dip of your choice.
