Food Matters Snack Recipes

Sweet Potato Fries

Craving fries? This healthy version is loaded with nutrients and tastes incredible! Best served over a tossed green salad with some nuts, or use as a delicious side dish.

Serves: 2-3

Why It's So Good For You

Sweet potatoes have a slightly lower glycemic load and glycemic index than most regular white potatoes, so they won't spike your blood sugar as much. They are also a source of vitamin A, vitamin C, manganese and anti-inflammatory compounds!

Ingredients

(use organic ingredients where possible)

• 1 sweet potato
• 2 tbsp coconut or olive oil
• ½ tsp sea salt
• ½ tsp ground paprika
• ½ tsp ground cumin
• ¼ tsp ground turmeric

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 340º F (170º C).
2. Wash, peel and cut the sweet potato into wedges (like thick fries).
3. Toss the wedges with coconut or olive oil and spices (except salt) in a bag or bowl.
4. Arrange the wedges in a baking dish, making sure they stand up individually. Sprinkle with sea salt.
5. Bake the sweet potatoes for 20 minutes or until done.
6. You can also serve them over a tossed green salad with some nuts, or use as a delicious side dish.