Cumin-Spiced Beet Chips

The beet is often overlooked in favor of the potato, but they also make delicious chips. Beet chips are rich in dietary nitrates which have been shown to have blood pressure lowering effects. Makes 3 servings

Ingredients

• 3 medium beets or golden beets*

• 1-2 teaspoons olive oil

• 1 teaspoon cumin

• ½ teaspoon salt

*you can make this with sweet potatoes or whatever your root veggies you love.

Preparation

• Preheat the oven to 350°F.

• Wash and dry beets (no need to peel). 

• Using a mandoline, (carefully) thinly slice the beets.

• In a large bowl, toss beet slices, oil, cumin and salt.

• Spread beet slices onto baking sheets in a single layer.

• Bake beet chips for 35-45 minutes until crunchy, flipping slices once halfway through baking time.

• Allow chips to cool thoroughly and blot any excess oil with paper towels. 

• Store in an airtight container.