Baked Sweet Potato Fries

A fantastic, healthier alternative to greasy fries, and they're just as good!

Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

• 4 sweet potatoes (yams)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chopped parsley (optional)

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray or line with foil.
2. Cut sweet potatoes into 1/2 inch thick lengthwise strips, toss with oil. Arrange in single layer on baking sheet, bake for 15 to 20 minutes.
3. Turn potatoes over, bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown all over.
4. Season to taste, sprinkle with parsley.

Notes

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

Nutrition

Per serving: cal 142 (29% from fat); fat 5g; protein 2g; carb 23g; chol 0mg; sodium 71mg; dietary fiber 4g

Exchanges: 1 1/2 starch, 1 fat

Attribution

Recipe and photo used with permission from: Louisiana Sweet Potato Commission