~Sweet Potato Fries~

 

 Is your family like our family in that you have served many a white potato on your dinner plates?  My family has always loved and enjoyed white and red potatoes in many forms....mashed, baked, diced with seasonings, and so on.  While they do have some nutritional benefits, I have found that sweet potatoes are getting RAVE reviews from my crew. 

With almost every meal I serve, I have ONE member of the family who says...ummm, mom, I really don't like it.  Or...do I have to eat this?  Always ONE!  And, who it is seems to rotate like my meals...everyone has different favorites around here.  However; when we have a wonderful night when everyone is crazy about the meal...well, those are the meals we want to have again and again!  6 people in agreement (minus the wee babe of course!), is something to be excited about. 

This is where the sweet potato comes in.  I NEVER used them in my meals until just a few months ago.  Now, they have become a regular staple around our house.  My children will eat inhale them before my very eyes!

Making sweet potato fries is a wonderful side dish, that really goes well with just about anything.  Plus, the benefits of sweet potatoes goes on and on. 

• More than twice the amount of beta carotene than is in other fruits and veggies--Rich in Vitamin A and C, POWERFUL anti-oxidants that fight free radicals--a nutritional powerhouse!
• Helps prevent cancer
• Helps increase energy and decrease inflammation, (think arthritis as well as a host of other problems), in the body
• Helps to stabilize blood sugar levels

:: Sweet Potato Fries ::

-With a sharp knife, cut sweet potato into wedges

-Place in a bowl, and toss with olive oil, salt pepper and garlic powder

-Place on tray that has edges, placing them in a single layer

-Bake at 350 for approx. 30-40 minutes or until pierce easily with fork

-Toss around every 10 minutes or so until done

 

{This post is a part of Monday Mania, Real Food Wednesday , Works for me Wednesday , Pennywise Platter and Fight Back Friday}

Blessings,

~Joy~

 

Comments

[Emily]

We love sweet potatoes! Making them into fries is just delish.

[Sarah, The Healthy Home Economist]

This looks fantastic Joy. I just love sweet potatoes and sweet potato fries are a special treat especially when you roast them in a healthy oil! Thanks for sharing at Monday Mania this week!

[Joy Y.]

Emily,

I'm glad you enjoy them, too! I can't believe I haven't tried them until this year....but I'm glad I did! Hope to hear from you again!

Sarah,

Thanks for coming by, and your kind comment! Appreciate you putting on Monday Mania every week, and your VERY informational and needed blog!

Blessings,

Joy

[Kelli]

I've done the same thing with coconut oil - it's delicious!

[Joy Y.]

We love coconut oil too...Olive oil, coconut oil, and red palm oil are the only oils I use right now. I mostly use coconut oil, being it has some wonderful health benefits. I'm glad you love it, too!

Have a wonderful day,

Joy

[Cindy]

We love sweet potatoes too....but we have never tried fries. Do you peel the potatoes first? Love your blog and congrat's on the new babe!!!

[Joy Y.]

Hi Cindy,

Yes, we do peel the sweet potatoes before we roast them. I've got lots of helpers around here for that part! Thanks for the sweet comment, and I'm so glad you enjoy the blog! Hope you enjoy the roasted sweet potatoes with your family!

Happy Day,

Joy

[carla Sorensen]

Going to start eating sweet potatoes . . . I have Arthritis!! :)

[Joy Y.]

Awesome Carla..I'm so glad it inspired you to try them! You won't regret it...yummmmm!

[Nina]

Guessed you again - haven't missed one week! We haven't made these in a while. Thanks for the inspiration (and the snappy headings!)

[Tamlynn]

So yummy! We love sweet potatoe fries. I often make them with cinnamon and paprika instead of pepper and garlic. Mmmm.