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Recipe

French fries are maddeningly delicious, but consider that a large order of McDonald’s French fries contains about 500 calories and 25 grams of fat before you dip them into ketchup or mayo. I think its time for French fry rehab, don’t you?

Yield : Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed
  • Salt
  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Sweet paprika
  • Cayenne pepper

Directions

1. Slice the sweet potatoes lengthwise into ¼-inch-thick slices. Cut the slices into ¼-inch-wide sticks. Place the sweet potatoes in a large bowl, and sprinkle generously with salt. Let stand for about 20 minutes to release some of their moisture.

2. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 450°F. Place a wire rack on a baking sheet, and set it aside.

3. Spread the potatoes out on paper towels to absorb any excess moisture. Then place them in a large bowl, and spray them with cooking spray. Sprinkle with the thyme and salt, pepper, paprika, and cayenne to taste. Spread the potatoes out on the prepared baking sheet.

4. Bake the fries until they are golden and tender, 35 to 45 minutes. Serve immediately.

Notes

Healthy Tips:

Eat more sweet potatoes! At only 130 to 160 calories each, they are loaded with complex carbohydrates, protein, vitamins A and C, iron, and calcium--and when eaten with the skin, they have more fiber than a bowl of oatmeal.


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Nutritional Information

Nutritional information is provided by the author.

Fat 0.1g
Calories 58
Protein 1g
Carbohydrates 14g
Cholesterol 0mg
Fiber 2g
Sodium 327mg

 

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