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Sweet Potato Fries

Cost/Serving: $0.53
Yield:[6 servings] / Serving Size = ½ cup
Ingredients:
3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2 inch long and ¼ inch thick pieces*
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder

Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 450°F.
2. Wash and peel the sweet potatoes.
3. Collect, cut, and measure all ingredients before starting to prepare the recipe.
4. In a large bowl, toss the sweet potatoes with the oil to coat.
5. Add the paprika, salt, pepper, and garlic powder, and mix to coat. Spread sweet potato fries in a single layer on a baking sheet, making sure they do not overlap.
6. Bake about 20 minutes, turning halfway through, until they are tender and golden brown.
7. Turn the oven to broil, and allow to cook for another 3 to 5 minutes until potatoes reach desired crispness.
8. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
9. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
10. Reheat leftovers in a single layer at 350°F until hot. Eat within 3 to 5 days.

* Be sure the sweet potato pieces are about the same size (so they cook evenly) and very thin (so they get crispy when cooking).

This recipe and photo are used with the permission of Colorado State University Extension's Eating Smart Being Active program.

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