ASIAN SWEET POTATO FRIES
Serves 4
Each serving is one 5 A Day serving
• 2 medium-sized sweet potatoes, peeled
• 1 Tbl. favorite seasoning (Cinnamon or Chinese five-spice powder*)
• 1/2 tsp. granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup optional dipping sauce (ketchup or plum sauce*)
• vegetable oil cooking spray (no more than 1/2 tsp.)
With a sharp knife, cut sweet potatoes into strips three to four inches long and ¼-inch thick.
Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper, and spread fries on it in one layer.
Spray them lightly with cooking spray.
In a small bowl, stir together seasoning and sugar.
Sprinkle this mixture on the fries, tossing gently.
Bake at 350° for 45-55 minutes, until fries are soft.
Serve with ketchup or plum sauce for dipping, if desired.
*Available in the Asian section of most supermarkets.
Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories 130, Protein 1g, Fat 0.5g, Saturated Fat 0g, Calories From Fat 3%, Carbohydrate 32g, Cholesterol 0mg, Fiber 25g, Sodium 21mg.
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