Are you looking for a healthier alternative to fried potato chips? Would you like to eat a chip that does not have excess oils, excess salt and unhealthy fats? If so, the answer lies with a food dehydrator and raw zucchini. Zucchini chips are a healthy, low fat, non-fried vegetable chip alternative to standard potato chips. Use the easy recipe below to create great tasting chips that are substantially better for you.

Preparation:

• Slice unpeeled zucchini into slices about 1/4 inch thick
• Blend tomatoes and garlic in a food processor, or use a knife to finely chop and mince
• Place the tomatoes and garlic in a bowl
• Add salt and or pepper according to taste
• Add a small amount of olive oil to the mixture
• Coat both sides of the zucchini slices with the tomato and garlic mixture

Dehydrating or Drying:

• Place the zucchini slices on the dehydrator’s drying trays
• Dry the zucchini slices for 12 hours or until the slices are crisp and show no signs of moisture within the slice. Break a zucchini chip open to test the inside of the slice.

Enjoy your healthy zucchini chips. Try substituting squash for zucchini or experiment with other seasonings, toppings or garnishes.

Published 9/17/2009 12:00:00 AM

Tags: Dried Vegetables