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Sweet potatoes are full of vitamin C and fibre. They're also loaded with carotenoids which help fight cancer, protect your heart, and boost your immune system. In addition, one single sweet potato gives you well more than the recommended daily amount of vitamin A and supplies you with copper, vitamin B6, potassium, iron, and manganese (which is good for your bones). With all these benefits, it makes sense to create some tasty dishes using the sweet potato. And so comes one of my favorite recipes: Cinnamon Sweet Potato Fries.
Ingredients
4 medium-sized sweet potatoes, washed and scrubbed but not peeled
3 tbsp olive oil
3 tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp salt
Method
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Slice the sweet potatoes into fries. These should be no larger than ½ inch thick and should be as long as the sweet potatoes themselves. Think standard french fries. Rinse and place these in a large bowl.
Pour the oil over the sweet potatoes and mix well. Add the cinnamon and toss.
Arrange the sweet potatoes in a single layer on the baking sheet.
Bake for 15 minutes and turn over.
Bake for another 15-20 minutes or until the fries are golden brown.
Season with salt and serve immediately.
These fries are a favorite in our home. You can peel the sweet potatoes if you like, but since most of the fibre is on the skin or just below it, you want to keep as much as you can to maximize the health benefits of this simple dish. Store any extra sweet potatoes in a cool, dark place, but not in the fridge. They'll last longer in the bottom of your pantry than in the refrigerator.
