Sweet Potato Fries

A tasty alternative to your standard potato chips, they can be made as wedges or fries and bonus: they have a huge amount more nutrition than white potato.

Calories (per person): 153

Carbohydrates: 59g

Protein: 13g

Fat: 16g

High In:

1. Beta-Carotene is an antioxidant that can in turn, help reduce the impact of oxidation on the body. Some studies have suggested it can reduce the risk of certain types of cancer and heart disease. It may also help slow down cognitive (mental) decline through ageing.

2. Potassium helps minimise the risk of cardiovascular incident, including stroke and high blood pressure, alongside preserve bone and muscle mass. Deficiency can cause fatigue, along-side muscle aching and weakness.

Preparation time: <5 minutes

Cooking time: 25-35 minutes

Serves: 4

Ingredients

2 Large sweet potatoes (roughly 400g)

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp garlic salt

2tbsp smoked paprika

How to make it:

1. Pre heat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.

2. If making chips peel the sweet potato skin, if making wedges keep the skin on but wash thoroughly to remove any surface dirt.

3. Chop the potato into suitable sizes/shapes.

4. Place the potato into a taller pan, add the oil, garlic salt and paprika and shake until all of the potato is covered evenly.

5. Place in the oven for 25-35 minutes until soft to the touch (be careful not to burn yourself). Shake regularly to avoid burning.

Tips and Ideas

Try making the lemon and garlic mayonnaise, marmite butter or lime and chilli mayo as a dip.

Or try chopping up additional root veg such as carrot and beetroot to broaden the taste.