Nothing is more fun to make than comfort-food that's secretly loaded with health benefits: that's why i love making home-made sweet potato fries!
A medium sized sweet potato is about 100 calories and has over 700% of your RDA of Vitamin A. Vitamin A contains antioxidant properties that help eliminate tissue-damaging free radicals in your body. Sweet potatoes also contain about 65% of your RDA of Vitamin C! [source:www.nutrition data.com]
Sweet potatoes also contain high levels of potassium & maganese which reduce the risk of high blood pressure and maintain bone health.
Not only are the health benefits of sweet potatoes numerous, but their flavor can be both sweet and savory! These fries are quick and easy to make and so delicious any picky eater(kids included) will find themselves happy to consume this vegetable!
Sweet Potato Fries
1 med sweet potato, peeled & cut into 1/4'' strips
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp cinnamon
Pinch cayenne pepper (Add more to increase heat)
Sea Salt & Pepper to taste
Preheat oven to 420°F; Pour EVOO over sweet pot strips and toss to coat; sprinkle w cinnamon & cayanne pepper; Bake 12 minutes on each side; Take out of oven and sprinkle with sea salt and pepper to taste. Let cool and serve.
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