Sweet Potato Oven Fries
INGREDIENTS
2 large sweet potatoes, unpeeled, cut into 4-inch long and
¼- to ½-inch thick fries
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. paprika
½ tsp. chili powder
½ tsp. ground coriander
coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 450° F. Line baking sheet with aluminum foil and set aside.
Place sweet potatoes in a large bowl and toss with olive oil until well coated. Add the paprika, chili powder, coriander, salt and pepper. Toss to distribute evenly.
Arrange the coated fries in a single layer on the prepared pan. Bake for 20 minutes on the lower rack until the sweet potatoes soften. Transfer the pan to the upper rack of the oven and bake for 10 more minutes, until fries and crispy.
Avocado Dip
INGREDIENTS
1 Haas avocado
⅓ cup low-fat mayonnaise
⅓ cup low-fat cream cheese
1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
2 scallions, white and light green part only, chopped
1 lime, juiced
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS
Place the avocado, mayonnaise, cream cheese, jalapeno, scallions, and lime juice into a blender or small food processor. Blend for 1 minute or until you have a smooth paste. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.Adapted from: The Food Network
