There are many alternatives to fries that let you live your best keto life. But these garlic parmesan broccoli fries get extra points for also reducing food waste. Why toss those beautiful stems when you can cook with them?! 🥦

Ingredients

3 large broccoli stems
2 Tbsp grated parmesan
1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper, to taste

Yields: 3 servings
Per serving*:
Calories: 85
Net carbs: 2
Protein (grams): 4
Fat (grams): 6

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min

* Net carbs and other nutritional information may vary based on brand used

Directions

Preheat oven to 375F.

Wash and peel the broccoli stems, then cut them into fries. Each stem will yields about 1 cup of broccoli fries.

Spread the broccoli fries over a parchment lined baking sheet.

Drizzle with the olive oil, then sprinkle with the parmesan and garlic powder.

Season to taste with salt and pepper, then toss by hand until evenly coated.

Bake for 15 min. Flip the broccoli fries and bake for another 10 min.

Serve with main of your choice or enjoy as a snack.