Looking for a different side dish? How about some sweet potato “fries”?! We love sweet potatoes! They’re packed with Vitamin A which is a powerful anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory, great for bone, dental, skin, and eye health. Sweet potatoes are also a great source of potassium which help lower blood pressure and maintain fluid balance throughout the body.
We made a “fry” out of these using very little oil and salt. So much better than the real deal both for your body and taste wise! Drizzled with a little honey when finished, you will love them!
Ingredients:
- 6 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 tbsp grapeseed oil
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 2 tsp dried thyme
- freshly ground pepper
- honey to drizzle (about 1/2 tbsp)
Instructions:
- Peel half of skin, none, or all (we left half on) and cut into fry shape
- Drizzle with oil, sprinkle salt, pepper, and thyme
- Roast on 400 for about 25 minutes tossing half way until lightly roasted and softened.
- Drizzle with small amount of honey and serve hot
Nutritional Benefits:
- High in Fiber; good for regulating blood sugar, digestive health
- Low in Sugar; good choice for diabetics
- Low in Fat: only 2 grams/serving, almost entirely polyunsaturated; heart healthy
- Vitamin A: 315% per serving; powerful anti-oxidant & anti-inflammatory, great for bone, dental, skin, and eye health
- Good Source of Potassium; 376 mg per serving; lowers blood pressure, risk of stroke, maintains fluid balance, nerve conduction, and kidney function, guard against kidney stones and bone loss
Sweet Potato "Fries"
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Sweet Potato Fries: healthy version of fried, roasted in the oven with very little oil
Author: www.gardenfreshfoodie.com
Recipe type: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Serves: 6
Ingredients
- 6 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 tbsp grapeseed oil
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- 2 tsp dried thyme
- freshly ground pepper
- honey to drizzle (about ½ tbsp)
Instructions
- Peel half of skin, none, or all (we left half on) and cut into fry shape
- Drizzle with oil, sprinkle salt, pepper, and thyme
- Roast on 400 for about 25 minutes tossing half way until lightly roasted and softened.
- Drizzle with small amount of honey and serve hot
Notes
376 mg of potassium, Vitamin A 315%, 4.3% Vitamin C per serving
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1/7 Calories: 118 Fat: 2 g Carbohydrates: 23.6 g Fiber: 3.3 g Protein: 1.7 g
