Sweet Potato Fries (baked)

Sweet Potatoes are fat-free and packed with beta carotene.

These nutritious sweet potato fries are a combination of complex seasoning and a hardy root vegetable. It's a deep satisfying taste that doesn't depend on ketchup. 

Health Benefits

Sweet potatoes are good for your cardiovascular health, helps stabilize blood sugar levels and can help with your metabolism. They are also a rich source of flavonoid anti-oxidants, vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber that are essential for optimal health.

Ingredients (5 servings – 165 calories per serving)

2 medium-sized sweet potatoes, rinsed and dried

2 tbsp. vegetable oil (or use apple sauce or cranberry juice for a healthier low fat substitute)

1 tsp. smoked paprika

1 tsp. coarse salt

1 tsp. garlic powder

1 tsp. freshly-cracked black pepper

1/4 tsp. cumin

1/4 tsp. cayenne (optional)

Preparation

- Preheat oven to 450 degrees

- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl (except potatoes) and stir

- Cut the potatoes into to your desired thickness and length keeping the nutrient-rich skins

- Add potatoes in the large bowl until potatoes are evenly coated

- Spread the potatoes evenly on a baking sheet 

- Bake for 20 minutes, turning the fries once or twice time to cook evenly

- Remove once the edges slightly begin to brown and fries begin to crisp

Note to vegan chef

Fresh-cracked black pepper and cayenne can make it a little spicy for some.

Nutrition (serving size: 1 cup)
Calories: 165
     Total Fat: 5.7 g
     Sat Fat: 0.2 g
Cholesterol: 0
Sodium: 569.7 mg
Carb.: 27.3 g
     Fiber: 3.9 g
     Sugar: 5.4 g
Protein: 2.3 g