# Oven-Baked Celeriac Fries with Garlic Yogurt Dip

> The fitness snack nobody has on their radar: celeriac as fries, with a fraction of the carbohydrates.

Fries are not the problem. The problem is the load of frying oil and the blood sugar kick from the potato when half the portion disappears in front of the TV. The solution comes from an unexpected corner: celeriac. Cut into oven fries, the unassuming root turns crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside and brings a fine nutty flavour, at roughly a quarter of the carbohydrates of a potato.

## The recipe (serves 4 as a snack)

**Ingredients:**

- 1 large celeriac (approx. 800 g)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp dried rosemary, salt, pepper

**For the dip:**

- 200 g Greek yogurt
- 1 small clove of garlic, finely grated
- 1 tsp lemon juice, salt, chives

**Preparation:**

1. Preheat the oven to 220 degrees fan. Peel the celeriac and cut it into finger-thick sticks.
2. Blanch the sticks for 5 minutes in salted water, drain very well and pat dry. That is the trick for crispiness.
3. Toss with the olive oil and spices, spread out on a baking tray with space between them.
4. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, turning halfway through, until the edges are golden brown.
5. Stir the dip ingredients together, sprinkle with chives, start dipping.

## Celeriac: the underrated root

Celery delivers potassium, vitamin K and above all a substance that is currently getting plenty of attention in research: apigenin. Studies link this flavonoid to inflammation-modulating properties, cell protection and even better sleep quality. Celery stalks and celeriac belong to the same family and both are among the best apigenin sources there are.

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