Swede Chili Chips
This was a great snack that I made last night and had during a long day at work today. It really does pay off to be prepared by bringing snacks to the work place; saving you money and ensuring you’re less likely to stray away from those New Years health resolutions. Yes I’ll admit, these are not as crispy or as satiating as potato chips. These are however a whole lot better for you than some shop bought, goodness knows what chemicals have been added, ready-made chips out of a packet. Taking the time to cook is a great way to de-stress and do something different and quite creative (at times).
Ingredients
½ swede (whole swede for two people as a side for dinner)
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp chilli flakes or 1 tsp fresh chilli
Method
1. Pre-heat the oven to 180°C
2. Peel and slice the swede into the shape of chips.
3. In a bowl, mix the oil, chilli flakes and swede together. Ensure you get an even spread.
4. Evenly distribute the swede chips on a baking tray, lined with tin foil to prevent sticking.
5. Bake for roughly 25-30minutes.
I’ve added a little extra information, using the McCance and Widdowson food composition table textbook to explain the nutrient content of some typically consumed potato varieties in comparison to swede which I have used for my alternative in this recipe. All of these values are per 100g of edible portion. This enables comparison between the different varies.
Main crop potato (baked flesh and skin)
3.9g - Protein
0.2g - Fat
31.7g - Carbohydrate
136kcal
Chips (homemade, fried in blended oil)
3.9g - Protein
6.7g - Fat
30.1g - Carbohydrate
189kcal
As you can see here, the calorie content of chips (despite still being potatoes) have increased due to the use of oil to cook them. Be wary of the types of oil you use to cook in. I would recommend extra virgin olive oil or if you aren’t on a student budget like myself, why not try coconut oil?
Swede
0.7g -Protein
0.3g - Fat
5.0g - Carbohydrate
24kcal
This is a great low calorie alternative to chips and therefore a good snack option. The calorie content will increase slightly when baking with oils. Olive oil is a great source of monounsaturated fatty acid. Unlike recent media press, some fats are actually good for you and essential for your body. It is best to ensure the type of fat you supply your body with; contribute to keeping your heart healthy and does not contribute to adverse health problems. Olive oil is also rich in vitamin E, one of the “antioxidant” vitamins, which act to decrease levels of cellular oxidative stress.
Enjoy, please feel free to email me with any queries.
½ swede (whole swede for two people as a side for dinner)
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp chilli flakes or 1 tsp fresh chilli
Method
1. Pre-heat the oven to 180°C
2. Peel and slice the swede into the shape of chips.
3. In a bowl, mix the oil, chilli flakes and swede together. Ensure you get an even spread.
4. Evenly distribute the swede chips on a baking tray, lined with tin foil to prevent sticking.
5. Bake for roughly 25-30minutes.
I’ve added a little extra information, using the McCance and Widdowson food composition table textbook to explain the nutrient content of some typically consumed potato varieties in comparison to swede which I have used for my alternative in this recipe. All of these values are per 100g of edible portion. This enables comparison between the different varies.
Main crop potato (baked flesh and skin)
3.9g - Protein
0.2g - Fat
31.7g - Carbohydrate
136kcal
Chips (homemade, fried in blended oil)
3.9g - Protein
6.7g - Fat
30.1g - Carbohydrate
189kcal
As you can see here, the calorie content of chips (despite still being potatoes) have increased due to the use of oil to cook them. Be wary of the types of oil you use to cook in. I would recommend extra virgin olive oil or if you aren’t on a student budget like myself, why not try coconut oil?
Swede
0.7g -Protein
0.3g - Fat
5.0g - Carbohydrate
24kcal
This is a great low calorie alternative to chips and therefore a good snack option. The calorie content will increase slightly when baking with oils. Olive oil is a great source of monounsaturated fatty acid. Unlike recent media press, some fats are actually good for you and essential for your body. It is best to ensure the type of fat you supply your body with; contribute to keeping your heart healthy and does not contribute to adverse health problems. Olive oil is also rich in vitamin E, one of the “antioxidant” vitamins, which act to decrease levels of cellular oxidative stress.
Enjoy, please feel free to email me with any queries.