Sweet Potato Oven Fries Recipe

by Registered Dietitian, Andrea Holwegner | Nov 2, 2019

Sweet and savoury sweet potato side dish

Who can resist delicious and nutritious sweet and savoury sweet potato oven fries? Sweet potatoes are loaded with beta carotene which is a powerful antioxidant good for your heart, skin and eyes) 

Makes 4 servings

What you need:

2 large sweet potatoes
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
1/2 teaspoon paprika

How you prepare:

Place sweet potatoes in a large bowl; add cold water to cover. Let stand for 15 minutes.

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Spray a non-stick baking sheet with vegetable cooking spray. Set aside.

Drain potatoes in a colander. Spread on a double layer of paper towels. Cover with a second layer of paper towels. Press down on the towels to dry potatoes.

Transfer potatoes to a clean larger bowl. Sprinkle with oil, pepper, paprika and salt; toss gently to combine. Arrange seasoned potatoes in a single layer on prepared baking sheet.

Bake potatoes for 20 minutes. Using a spatula, turn potatoes; sprinkle with garlic.

Bake until golden, about 20 minutes, turning baking sheet after 10 minutes for even browning. Serve immediately.

Per serving:

Calories 91
Carbohydrates 14.4 g
Protein 1.1 g
Fat 3.5 g
Dietary Fiber 1.8 g

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