Saturday, June 9, 2007

Green Bean and Carrot Chips

Last weekend, I visited the original Whole Foods Market in Austin and went crazy. It was amazing--I think I was there almost 4 hours! Eating, shopping, eating, drinking, eating... Such a neat store. Various food bars are set up throughout, each with its own menu, and samples, of course. For breakfast, I bought a loaf of raisin, pecan sourdough and a cup of coffee. Wonderful samples included candied salmon, smoked brisket, "raw" whipped cauliflower, octupus salad, shrimp ceviche, pumpkin-flax seed granola, and several breads and cheeses. I sat down at the "living raw" foods bar for lunch (as if I hadn't had enough samples!) and ordered a vegetable nori roll with brazil nut paste and ginger-soy dressing. Very beautiful. I finished with fresh pistachio gelato and bought a delicious smoked chicken salad to take with me for dinner. What a great day! It is definately an outing worth going to Austin for. I even bought a skirt at the store!

One of my take home treats, were these tasty bean and carrot chips. I had never had green bean chips and really enjoyed them. Dried, fried, and lightly salted, the bean taste is present with the natural sweetness of the vegetable. They are a great alternative to potato chips and look so appealing and different! I'll have to try making some--they would be perfect for picnics or bbqs or to send in lunches. Robert even tried one! :)


3 comments:

Anonymous said...

got any recipes or ideas for making these?

My daughter is 10 and developed a severe milk protein allergy 2 years ago. Food is a full time job for me --- she initially lost 25 lbs and was starving in front of me which was a horror. She's eating other foods now (she only ate dairy prior to getting sick!) and has gained weight but i'm always hunting for dairy free recipes that she'll approve!

Thanks!

Teri Wilber said...

I would really like the recipe for the green bean chips. I am trying very hard to make new snacks and use as much of the garden's surplus as possible.
Thanks a lot!
Teri from Michigan

Anonymous said...

i puchased these at whole foods maket and they are fabulous. I would love the reciepe to make them at home.