Sweet potato fries are a staple in our house. They’re naturally gluten and grain-free, so anyone can eat them. Most importantly, they are delicious! Sweet potatoes are a complex carbohydrate which means they digest more slowly than white potatoes and therefore will not cause your blood sugar to spike as easily.
Sweet Potato Nutrients:
- Great source of beta-carotene
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin C
- Manganese
- Vitamin E
- Vitamin B6
- Potassium
- Iron
- Fiber (More fiber than oatmeal if the skin is left on)
Sweet Potato Fries Recipe:
(Serves 4)
Ingredients:
- About 1 1/2 lb sweet potatoes
- 1/4 cup coconut oil (very healthy & adds flavor to recipe)
- sea salt (to taste)
- (optional) 2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
- (optional) 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan (raw cheese is always best)
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Cut sweet potatoes into strips that are about 1/4 inch wide on each side.
- Place the sweet potatoes into a large bowl. Add melted coconut oil, salt, and rosemary. Stir well to thoroughly coat the fries.
- Stir in 2/3 of the Parmesan. Spread out onto the baking sheet in a single layer. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan.
- Cook for 20-25 minutes, turning halfway through. Fries are done when they are browned around the edges.
- Enjoy!
