As I was trying to plan what I am going to make for dinner tonight I determined that my starch was going to be sweet potatoes and I realized that I have not yet posted the recipe for these. I thought that stragne because it is one of our favorite side dishes. I still don't know what my protein will be but atleast I know anything will go with sweet potato fries. I call them steak fries because they are cut thicker and bigger than regular fries.
1 sweet potato per person (less if they are the bigger ones)
1 tbsp oil per potato
seasoning of choice
Peel and cut your sweet potatoes into wedges. Spread out on a baking sheet. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle on seasoning. Toss until all wedges are coated. Spread in an even layer. Place in a preheated 375F oven for 30-45 minutes (time depends on how thick the wedges are and how much you have on the sheet).
You can dip in ketchup just as you do regular fries or you can use your favorite dipping sauce. You can even use the BBQ Tartar sauce from my fish stick post as a dipping sauce just add a touch of the pickle juice instead of the chopped pickles so it's easier to dip in.
Sweet potatoes are rich in vitamin A & C which are powerful antioxidants. They are also rich in potassium which help people with stomach ulcers and other digestive problems. There are many benefits to eating sweet potatoes over regular white potatoes. We rarely eat white potatoes anymore.
When buying sweet potatoes make sure you get sweet potatoes and not yams. Yams do not have as many health benefits and are sweeter. I buy the orange or you could even call it pink sweet potatoes. I find they taste and cook up the best. I said in the recipe to peel the potatoe but you don't have to. There are many nutrients in the peels themselves. If you don't peel them though make sure to clean them very well.
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