Root Veggie Crisps with Greek Yogurt Dip

My better half could not eat potatoes for a year (it's a long story), and used to make her own potato chips (crisps) from other sources, such as sweet potatoes and beets. The secret to this recipe is to slice the vegetables ultra thin. I use a mandolin or the slicing blade on my food processor. This makes a unique appetizer for a Super Bowl party!

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 275 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
• 1 quart peanut oil for frying, or as needed
• 4 green onions, finely chopped
• sea salt to taste
• freshly cracked black pepper to taste
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• salt and ground white pepper to taste
• 1 clove garlic, finely minced
• 1 tablespoon malt vinegar, or to taste
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice, or to taste
• 1 large beet, peeled and sliced paper-thin
• 1 large sweet potato, peeled and sliced paper-thin
• 1 turnip, peeled and sliced paper-thin
• 1 parsnip, peeled and sliced paper-thin
• 1 golden beet, peeled and sliced paper-thin

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 360 degrees F (182 degrees C).

Step 2

Carefully fry beet, sweet potato, turnip, parsnip, and golden beet slices in the hot oil, working in batches, until golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes.

Step 3

Remove vegetable chips with a slotted spoon and transfer to paper towels to drain. Allow to dry and cool.

Step 4

Season chips with sea salt, cracked black pepper, and malt vinegar to taste.

Step 5

Combine yogurt, parsley, mint, garlic, and green onions together in a bowl. Stir lemon juice, salt, and white pepper into yogurt mixture to your taste preference.