Herbed Sweet Potato Fries
Great as a steak sidekick, baked sweet potato fries save you plenty of calories and offer up hefty amounts of the antioxidant beta carotene. (pictured with Lemon Tofu Cheesecake, Caesar Salad, Herbed Sweet Potato Fries, and Baked Coconut Shrimp with Apricot Dipping Sauce)
1 1/2 pounds (750 g) sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2 in (1.25 cm) strips
2 Tbsp (30 mL) extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp (2 mL) cayenne pepper
Coarse salt
Black pepper
2 Tbsp (30 mL) fresh parsley, chopped
1 tsp (5 mL) fresh thyme, chopped or 1/2 tsp (5 mL) dried thyme
1 clove garlic, minced
Preheat oven to 425 F (220 C). Toss sweet potatoes with oil in large bowl. Sprinkle with cayenne, salt, and pepper. Spread potatoes in single layer on baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake until sweet potatoes are tender and golden brown, turning occasionally, about 20 to 30 minutes.
Transfer sweet potatoes to serving dish. Mix parsley, thyme, and garlic in small bowl. Sprinkle over sweet potatoes. Makes 4 to 6 servings.
Each serving contains: 166 calories; 2 g protein; 5 g total fat (0 g sat. fat, 0 g trans fat); 28 g carbohydrates; 4 g fibre; 300 mg sodium
source: "Organic Steak Night In", alive #322, August 2009
Herbed Sweet Potato Fries
Directions
Matthew Kadey, MSc, RD
Matthew Kadey is a dietitian, nutrition writer, and recipe developer. He is also the author of Rocket Fuel (VeloPress, 2016) and Muffin Tin Chef (Ulysses Press, 2012).
READ THIS NEXT
SEE MORE »
Oat Sweet Potato Chili
If breakfast oatmeal is your jam, you’ll happily spoon up this oat-infused hearty chili. It comes together quickly enough to add to your weeknight dinner routine, but soaking the steel-cut oats ahead of time is key to having them cook more efficiently. Toppings run the gamut of avocado, sour cream, broken tortilla chips, cilantro, or grated cheddar. Hot stuff Chili powders can range greatly in their heat levels. So, it’s important to know the type you’re working with to gauge how much of a fiery kick it will add to a dish.
Purple Cabbage and Apple Soup
This vibrant soup is a soul-soothing hug in a bowl. Blue and purple fruits and vegetables contain powerful antioxidants called anthocyanins that promote health and proper brain function. Apple swap Try swapping out the apples in this recipe for pears. Just like the apples, the subtle sweetness of pears helps balance out the earthiness of the cabbage.
Herb and Greens Frittata
Deep green fruits and vegetables are high on the list of health-promoting foods. Green foods have been shown to contain high amounts of antioxidants and nutrients that promote good cardiovascular health and can inhibit certain carcinogens. Serve this frittata alongside a leafy green salad for an unbeatable green culinary experience. Versatile leftovers Any leftover frittata makes a wonderful filling for a sandwich along with other thinly sliced vegetables you have on hand and a smear of hummus.
Caramelized Fennel and Yogurt Dip
This creamy dip will be your go-to for dunking vegetables or for spooning over roast chicken or root vegetables as a sauce. Compounds found in fennel have been shown to stimulate the production of T-cells in our body, which, in turn, may help improve our immune response to infections. If white is right If you would like to stay on the white theme, try serving this dip with an array of white vegetables such as endive leaves, jicama sticks, daikon rounds, steamed nugget potatoes, and cauliflower florets.