Raw Shoe-String Zucchini Fries
Sometimes simple snacks just hit the spot. These tasty little raw shoe-string zucchini fries fit the simple and satisfying bill! They are so crisp and delicious you won’t believe these are raw and made in a dehydrator.
Zucchini is inexpensive and plentiful especially during it’s growing season. We tend to take it for granted, or struggle to get rid of it if it is growing in our garden! As prolific and under-rated as it is, zucchini is actually very healthy! Zucchini is an excellent source of manganese and vitamin C. It’s antioxidant properties are great. It contains the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin which protect our eyes. It’s antioxidants are quite stable. It contains nutrients that help stabilize blood sugar, are anti-inflammatory, and fight cancer.
The nutrients are in the skin as well as the flesh so you want to eat both. And as always, if you are eating something with skin on, organic is the way to go. A great addition for dipping would be the Chipotle Mayo. You can find that recipe here: Sweet Potato Fries with Chipotle Mayo
For those of you who are going to ask, I am sure these can probably be made in the oven. But since this is a raw recipe, I have not tried them in the oven and can’t advise you as to cooking time or temp.
Raw Zucchini Shoe-String "Fries"
- 2 medium zucchini (these work best with small to medium zucchini)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil*
- pinch Himalayan salt and pepper
- Slice zucchini in to match stick size strips. See photo above.
- Toss with oil, salt and pepper.
- Dehydrate at 145 for 1 hour, (yes, it’s still raw**) reduce heat and dehydrate at 115 for 10 to 12 more hours or until dry.
*Go easy on the oil, a little goes a very long way in this recipe.
**It stays raw because the food temperature never goes over 115 in that first hour.
Laura-Jane The Rawtarian wrote on April 9, 2012
Lovely presentation, as always. And I bet these taste great!
Daara wrote on April 7, 2012
Thanks Susan! This is a great recipe that even non-raw foodies will be swayed by, and FINALLY a way to stay on top of the over-abundance of zucchinis. Let’s see how long they last – maybe we can even have zucchini fries long into the winter.. 🙂
weirdcombos wrote on April 6, 2012
Okay this looks delicious but how much will your electrical or gas bill be this month? I can’t imagine how much that would cost here in California 🙂 at least on the Cost. If I lived in the central valley I would get it seared and dehydrated in 1/2 hour under the sun 🙂
Great blog!
Cheers,
Heg
Susan wrote on April 8, 2012
The dehydrators do not use much electricity. Cheers!
Jo wrote on April 5, 2012
Can’t wait to try these! How should they be stored?
Susan wrote on April 5, 2012
They shouldn’t be stored. They should be eaten. 🙂
Dominique wrote on April 4, 2012
What a simple, but fantastic idea. Your “yes, it’s still raw” comment cracks me up. It’s true, when it’s zucchini season, they’re abundant. The rest of the year, I’m always scrounging the produce department for one that isn’t wrinkled, overly waxy, or just plain soft.
Therese wrote on April 2, 2012
YUM! What an awesome snack! Can’t wait to try them and experiment with different spices! Thanks for the recipe.
Chava wrote on April 2, 2012
Did you dehydrate them on the mesh sheets or the teflex sheets? Does it make a difference?
Thanks
Susan wrote on April 2, 2012
I used the mesh sheets. There is more air-flow with them. Cheers!
Jessie R. wrote on April 2, 2012
These are awesome Susan! I am def going to try them. Thank you!
ChenaRaw wrote on April 2, 2012
These are so cute! I bet they would also make a great garnish!