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Steer away from traditional french fries by making the healthier alternative, oven fried sweet potatoes.

IngredientsA tray of sliced sweet potatoes.

  • 2 (8 ounce) peeled sweet potatoes
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  2. Cut sweet potatoes in half lengthwise; cut each half lengthwise into 6 wedges.
  3. Combine sweet potatoes and remaining ingredients in a bowl; toss gently to coat. Place wedges on a baking sheet (do not overlap); bake at 425°F for 25 minutes or until very tender.

Makes 4 servings (6 wedges per serving)

 
Nutrition Facts 
Serving Size: about 6 wedges 
Servings per Recipe: 4 
  
Amounts per Serving 
Calories: 97 
Calories from Fat: 9 
 % Daily Value
Total Fat: 1 g2%
Saturated Fat: trace1%
Cholesterol: 0 mg0%
Sodium: 144 g6%
Carbohydrate: 20 g7%
Dietary Fiber: 3 g10%
Protein: 1 g3%
Vitamin A330%
Vitamin C31%
Folacin3%
Calcium2%
Iron3%
Potassium5%