(Serves 4)
A wonderful version of home fries without all the fat. These fries are good hot or cold and make an excellent afternoon snack! Experiment and vary the seasonings. For example, for spicy Mexi-fries blend 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder or cayenne; add 1 teaspoon paprika and sprinkle over fries after mixing the oil with the fries. Or, for curried fries, omit paprika, and sprinkle 2 teaspoons curry powder over fries and mix in.
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, washed and cut into sticks about 1/2-inch thick
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- Salt to taste
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a bowl, pour oil over sweet potatoes and mix well. Add paprika and stir, coating all fries. Spread on a nonstick baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes, turning fries once halfway through baking. When fries are browned, remove from oven and sprinkle with salt to taste.
| Total calories per serving: 88 | Fat: 3 grams |
| Carbohydrates: 14 grams | Protein: 1 gram |
| Sodium: 6 milligrams | Fiber: 2 grams |