CookingLight diet CookingLight diet

Oven-Fried Sweet Potatoes

Photo: Howard L. Puckett
Yield
7 servings (serving size: 1/2 cup)
November 1995

The sweet potato keeps its superfood status in this healthy recipe for oven fries. A sprinkling of grated orange peel adds a zesty note.

Ingredients

  • 4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices (about 1 1/2 pounds)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • Vegetable cooking spray
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange rind
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced

Nutritional Information

  • Calories 176
  • Caloriesfromfat 13%
  • Fat 2.5g
  • Satfat 0.4g
  • Monofat 1.4g
  • Polyfat 0.4g
  • Protein 2.5g
  • Carbohydrate 36.6g
  • Fiber 4.5g
  • Cholesterol 0.0mg
  • Iron 0.9mg
  • Sodium 104mg
  • Calcium 35mg

How to Make It

Step 1

Combine the first 4 ingredients in a large bowl; toss gently to coat. Arrange sweet potato slices in a single layer on a large baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 400° for 30 minutes or until tender, turning the potato slices after 15 minutes.

Step 2

Combine parsley, orange rind, and garlic in a small bowl; stir well. Sprinkle parsley mixture over sweet potato slices.

You May Like

Read More