12/16/2023 0 Comments Sweet potato fries healthier![]() So, I exchanged the Parmesan cheese for some additional spices like cumin and paprika. With a sensitive stomach, I try to avoid dairy as much as possible. Don’t worry I’ve invested in better kitchenware since my college days. I once used a duller knife and swore I would never cut potatoes again. With previous experience, I can tell you that a good, sharp knife really makes a difference when cutting potatoes. Luckily, sweet potato fries are a healthier alternative that hits the spot.Īs I was just cooking for myself, I only used one sweet potato instead of three, and therefore, I used less oil. Unless you have the metabolism of a young child, those babies go straight to the places we’re all trying to avoid. A Healthy Alternative to French FriesĮvery now and again, we all get a craving for delicious, salty (and fattening) French fries. They’re foolproof: easy to cook, tasty to eat and a good source of fiber and vitamin A. That being said, sweet potatoes are a staple on my menu. I feel like it takes me about one-fourth of the time to consume what I’ve made as it does to put it together. I loathe the effort and creativity it takes to put together a tasty meal. Sweet Potato Fries Club Red’s sweet potato fry recipe is a healthy alternative to satisfy your cravings. All recipes are from Club Red, UVA’s heart health club for women. You can contact her at This article is written by Diane Rossen Worthington from Seriously Simple and was legally licensed via the Tribune Content Agency through the NewsCred publisher network.We’re trying new heart-healthy recipes and will share the results with you. She is the author of 18 cookbooks, including "Seriously Simple Holidays," and also a James Beard award-winning radio show host. (Diane Rossen Worthington is an authority on new American cooking. Sprinkle the fries with sea salt and serve immediately with the sauce. To make the sauce, mix the maple syrup and barbecue sauce together in a small bowl.ĥ. Arrange the yams in a single layer on a large baking sheet and bake, stirring occasionally, for about 30 minutes, or until the edges are brown and potatoes are cooked through.Ĥ. Using your hands, toss thoroughly until the yams are evenly coated. In a small bowl, mix together the cumin, coriander, garlic powder, paprika, olive oil and salt. Sea salt for sprinkling Maple Barbecue SauceĢ. Sweet Potato Fries with Maple Barbecue SauceĤ medium garnet yams, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch-thick stripsĢ tablespoons minced fresh flat-leaf parsley I prefer this to the drier, brown-yellow skin and pale flesh sweet potato that is decidedly less sweet. While it isn't truly a yam, the flesh is bright orange and sweeter than the lighter colored sweet potato. The moist sweet potato variety, a reddish brown sweet potato, is often labeled a yam. Most markets sell two sweet potato varieties: moist and dry. Often cooks are confused by the difference between sweet potatoes and what American markets call yams. You can't miss with maple syrup-enhanced barbecue sauce for dipping. They are sliced thickly, like steak-cut fries, and are coated with a lively herb and spice olive oil mixture. Use garnet yams for this dish for their vibrant orange color. Sweet potato fries are a great alternative to regular potato fries because they are packed with vitamins and minerals. When I came across this recipe from Anna Getty in her "Easy Green Organic" cookbook I couldn't wait to try it. We are talking lots of oil here.Ī healthier alternative is to roast the fries in the oven with just oil coating the potatoes. The second round finishes cooking the potatoes and makes them crisp and golden brown. The first round of cooking sets the potatoes and cooks them inside. The traditional method requires frying the potatoes twice. Indeed, if most people knew how french fries are made, they might think twice about ordering them. ![]() I have enjoyed them immensely, but I also feel a bit guilty knowing how much oil is used to fry them. Lately, many restaurants have taken the French fry to new level of tastiness by substituting sweet potatoes for the usual russet baking potatoes. ![]()
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