Food is a matter of choice. We usually eat what we feel is best suited to have an adequate supply of energy and keep us healthy. But it rarely goes beyond that.

Sunday, September 4, 2011

Oven Sweet Potato Fries

Making oven fries out of sweet potatoes brings out their inherent sweetness.

Recipe 2 servings; Active Time: 5 minutes; Total Time: 25 minutes

INGREDIENTS
1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into wedges
2 teaspoons canola oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
Pinch of cayenne pepper

PREPARATION
Preheat oven to 450°F. Toss sweet potato wedges with oil, salt and pepper. Spread the wedges out on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until browned and tender, turning once, about 20 minutes total.

NUTRITION
Per serving: 122 calories; 5 g fat ( 0 g sat , 3 g mono ); 0 mg cholesterol; 19 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 2 g protein; 3 g fiber; 323 mg sodium; 429 mg potassium.

Carbohydrate Servings: 1

Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat

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