There is absolutely no doubt that sweet potatoes are great fall food for the health seeing as they are rich in fiber, vitamins and minerals including Pro-vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium, manganese, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, and vitamin E. They also contain chlorogenic acid and beta carotene which are antioxidant compounds.
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The best way to enjoy a delicious and healthy sweet and savory meal is to have sweet potato fries so, here is a healthy sweet potato fries recipe to be enjoyed during the fall:
- Ingredients:
- 1 large sweet potato (about 400 grams).
- ½ a teaspoon of salt.
- ¼ a teaspoon of pepper.
- ¼ a teaspoon of paprika.
- 2 teaspoons of olive oil.
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- Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees, before slicing the sweet potato into finger shaped fries.
- In a bowl, mix the oil, salt, pepper and paprika before adding the cut sweet potato and tossing till completely coated.
- Place parchment paper onto a baking sheet before arranging the potatoes on the backing sheet.
- Back for about 35 minutes or until golden brown then, Serve and Enjoy!
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Make sure to enjoy these healthy and delicious sweet potato fries and Stay Safe!