I wanted to switch things up from my normal steak dinners and found this while shopping at Target today “ Meatless Patties “
I’m far from meatless , vegetarian , vegan but I love to try different Gluten Free foods , plus it has a good amount of protein , pea protein . It’s a great source for iron too but very important to read more about Pea Protein here ( reliable source All you need to know about Pea Protein )
On to preparing and baking sweet potato fries 🍠 🍟
They’re really easy to make, too. Just peel a few sweet potatoes, cut them into wedges or rounds, toss with some olive oil, sprinkle with spices, and bake at a high temperature until lightly browned. So good!
How to Season Sweet Potato Fries
Sweet potato fries taste great with spices and seasonings such as
Smoked paprika
Creole seasoning
Pumpkin pie spice
Feel free to use what you like.
Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries
PREP TIME10 mins
COOK TIME20 mins
TOTAL TIME30 mins
SERVINGS4 to 6 servings
The baking times are approximate; it depends on how thick you cut the wedges or rounds of sweet potatoes. Try to cut them evenly so they all cook at about the same rate. For best browning results, bake only one sheet at a time.
For extra caramelization, sprinkle fries with a little sugar before putting in the oven.
For extra flavor, try swapping out half of the oil with melted butter.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds orange fleshed sweet potatoes (about 3 large)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 to 2 tablespoons spice or spice combination of your choice:smoked paprika, pumpkin pie spice, etc.
Method
- Preheat oven and roasting pan: Preheat oven to 450°F. (For more crispiness, preheat your oven to 500°F.) Place a roasting pan or heavy duty baking sheet (one that can take high heat) in the oven to preheat.
Peel and cut sweet potatoes into wedges:
2. Peel the sweet potatoes and cut off the ends. Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise and then, if they are very long, in half crosswise. Cut each piece into 1/4 to 1/2-inch thick wedges. Alternately, you can slice the peeled sweet potato into disks either with a mandoline or a sharp knife.
Toss with oil, salt, spices:
3. Put the sweet potatoes into a large bowl and add the oil. Mix well to combine. Sprinkle with salt and spices of your choice. Use your hands to mix well, so all pieces are coated with oil and spices.
Spread out onto preheated pan:
4. Remove the preheated baking sheet from the oven. Carefully spread the sweet potatoes out in a single layer on the baking sheet. (Watch out, the pan is hot!)
Bake:
5. Bake for 15 to 25 minutes. After the first 10 minutes, remove the baking sheet from the oven and use tongs to turn over all of the sweet potato pieces.
Return to the oven and bake for another 5 to 15 minutes, or until they are well browned.
Cooking time depends on the temperature of the oven (500°F will need less cooking time than 450°F) and the size and thinness of the sweet potato wedges.
The browner they are, the crispier they will be, but there is a fine line between browned and burnt beyond edibility. Even if they get really dark, they should still be good because of the natural sugars of the sweet potatoes caramelizing. So watch carefully.
6. Serve: When ready let the fries cool for 5 minutes before serving.
NUTRITION FACTS (PER SERVING)203CALORIES7g FAT33g CARBS3g PROTEIN
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. In cases where multiple ingredient alternatives are given, the first listed is calculated for nutrition. Garnishes and optional ingredients are not included.
I hope you get to try this too ! Delicious 😋
Gluten Free with Heather Lee 