Sweet Potato Fries

[SeaBreeze]

Sweet Potato Fries

4 sweet potatoes
(yams), peeled

2 tbsp olive oil
salt and pepper,
to taste

2-3 tbsp chopped
parsley (optional)

1. Preheat oven 400°F. Coat baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray or line with foil.

2. Cut sweet potatoes into 1/2”-thick lengthwise strips; toss with oil. Arrange in single layer on baking sheet; bake 15–20 minutes.

3. Turn potatoes over; bake an additional 15–20 minutes or until golden brown all over.

4. Arrange fries on a platter. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with parsley (if using).

Note: For a sweeter version, omit parsley and sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg before baking.

Serves 6. Analysis per serving: 142 calories, 2g protein, 5g fat (1g saturated), 4g fiber, 23g carbohydrate, 71 mg sodium

(from energytimes)

 

[Mrs. Robinson]

That`s how I make `em! Have them at least twice a week.

 

[AprilT]

Sounds yummy, I may try it tonight or tomorrow.

 

[Raven]

We love sweet potato fries and have them quite often with a little ranch dressing.
Good easy recipe SB.

 

[Mrs. Robinson]

Oh,just realized you peel them. I don`t. I don`t peel beets or carrots either. The sweet potato fries taste great with the peels on!

 

[Cookie]

Does sound yummy, SB, I'm willing to give it a try. Sweet potatoes are super healthy full of Vit B.

 

[Kadee]

I never eat white potatoes , when I was diagnosed with diabetes I was told to only eat sweet potato as they are low GI I always cook them , by adding them to a bowl , after cutting to required size with a little garlic, salt and pepper with just enough olive oil to coat potato , place on a oven tray , with baking paper on it and cook . I cook roast pumpkin , carrots most root vegtables the same way

 

[Cookie]

Sounds yummy. Must run out and buy sweet potatoes asap.

 

[jujube]

YUM. Mouth is watering...

 

[SeaBreeze]

More about sweet potatoes, including health benefits. http://healthimpactnews.com/2014/sweet-potatoes-a-tasty-treat-for-your-health/

One study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food report that sweet potatoes have anti-inflammatory potential because of their concentration of nutrients. Sweet potato extract is said to help reduce inflammation in brain and nerve tissue throughout your body.

 

[tnthomas]

Yay sweet taters!

 

[Mrs. Robinson]

I never eat white potatoes , when I was diagnosed with diabetes I was told to only eat sweet potato as they are low GI I always cook them , by adding them to a bowl , after cutting to required size with a little garlic, salt and pepper with just enough olive oil to coat potato , place on a oven tray , with baking paper on it and cook . I cook roast pumpkin , carrots most root vegtables the same way

I do the same,Kadee. I usually use my cast iron skillet though. I do the same with brussel sprouts,asparagus and cauliflower too!

 

[Ameriscot]

Okay, I'll have to try these now. I'm drooling.