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Recipe Makeovers: Healthy Recipe Makeovers: Bagel Chips
This Recipe Makeover is a lower-calorie alternative to potato chips for when you want something crispy and savory to munch on.
Author: Recipe Makeover by CalorieKing
Date: August 03, 2009
Serves: 6 person(s)
Preparation Time: 5 mins
Cooking Time: 15 mins
Ingredients:
These Bagel Chips are a nice alternative to traditional Home-Cooked Potato Chips. The make-over bagel recipe adds herbs for extra flavor, and reduces the amount of oil and salt. | Recipe Makeover |
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2 Tbsp canola oil
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1/4 tsp dried mixed herbs
2 small bagels (2 oz each), plain or onion, cut into small bite-size pieces
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 oz Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
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| Traditional Recipe |
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3 large potatoes (russet or white), peeled and very thinly sliced
1 Tbsp salt
1 quart oil for deep frying
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Directions:
Heat the oil in a skillet and add the garlic and mixed herbs. Cook for 1 minute.
Add the bagel pieces in batches, turning them for about 3 to 5 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.
Drain the bagel chips on absorbent paper towels.
Serve in a warm serving dish, seasoned with salt and pepper and sprinkled with Parmesan cheese.
Variations:
Can serve as an accompaniment to your favorite dip.
Serving suggestions and garnishes not included in recipe analysis.
Nutritional Information
(Per Serving)
| Makeover | Traditional |
| Calories: | 114 cals | 169 cals |
| Kilojoules: | 477 kJ | 707 kJ |
| Fat | 7.0 g | 11.0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 10.0 g | 16.0 g |
| Protein | 3.0 g | 1.0 g |
| Cholesterol | 3.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Sodium | 249 mg | 1,184 mg |
| Saturated Fat | 1.0 g | 1.0 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g | 0.5 g |
| Calcium | 58.0 mg | 7.0 mg |
| Total Sugars | 0.2 g | 2.0 g |
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