Name: Sweet Potato Fries
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Ingredients: 4 sweet potatoes; 1.5 tsp paprika; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Sweet Potato Fries

A nutrient packed side dish.

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CourseSide Dish, Vegetable

CuisineAmerican

Prep Time5 minutes

Cook Time30 minutes

Servings

Calories171kcal

Equipment

Baking sheet
Knife
Mixing bowl
Measuring spoons
Spatula/Turner

Ingredients

4 sweet potatoes
1.5 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

Always wash hands before preparing food.
Preheat oven to 450°F. Grease a baking sheet with 1 Tablespoon olive oil.
Wash sweet potatoes. With skins on, cut into 1/2 inch thick strips.
In a large bowl, mix paprika, pepper, and cayenne. Drizzle with remaining oil and stir until well combined.
Add potato strips to the bowl and toss until coated on all sides. Place in a single layer on the baking sheet.
Bake for 15 minutes. Turn fries over and bake another 10-15 minutes, until tender on the inside and crispy on the outside. Enjoy!

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Notes

Healthy Note: Replace the cayenne pepper with 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder for a milder flavor. For the crispiest fries, be sure the potatoes do not lie on top of each other on the baking sheet.

Nutrition Facts

Sweet Potato Fries

Serving Size

1 serving

Amount per 1 Serving

Calories

171

% Daily Value*

Fat

Saturated Fat

Sodium

Carbohydrates

Fiber

Sugar

Protein

Calcium

Iron

Potassium

512

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Sweet Potato Fries