Baked Sweet Potato Wedges
Ingredients:
- 2 medium-sized sweet potatoes or yams
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon dried minced onion
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 375 F.
- Scrub the potatoes well. Peel the skins, as desired. Slice each potato in half, then slice each half into 4 or 5 lengthwise pieces. They should resemble steak fries.
- Place the potatoes in a bowl and coat with the olive oil.
- In another small bowl, mix together the pepper, garlic powder, and dried minced onion. Add to the potatoes, making sure to distribute the seasonings well.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange potatoes on the sheet.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Check for doneness at 20 minutes. Serve immediately.
Yield:
4 servings
Nutrition Tip
This recipe is a great way to create a healthier, non-fried version of fries straight from your kitchen. Sweet potatoes are a great source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, fiber, manganese, potassium and several antioxidants.
The bright orange pigment in sweet potatoes comes from carotenoids, a group of antioxidants including beta-carotene, alpha-carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin. Research studies have shown that carotenoid-rich foods may help reduce the risk of colon, prostate, breast and lung cancer.
Source: Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center
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