Spicy Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients

  • 3 medium sweet potatoes,peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick fries
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil or avocado oil
  • 1 jalapeno chile pepper, seeded and cut into thin julienne or left whole and sliced crosswise, including the seeds for a spicier result!

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 425 F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
  2. Transfer potatoes to prepared sheet pan and arrange in a single layer. Bake until fries begin to brown, 10 minutes. Turn fries over and sprinkle with the sliced jalapeno. Return to the oven for an additional 8 - 10 minutes or until golden.
  3. In a large bowl combine the salt, cayenne pepper, cornstarch, and oil. Add the sweet potato fries and toss well.

Categories

  • Side Dish
  • Vegetable
  • MHealthy

Nutrition Information

Serves
6
Calories
111.00
Total Fat (g)
5.00
Saturated Fat (g)
0.50
Sodium (mg)
165.00
Total Carbohydrates (g)
16.00
Dietary Fiber (g)
2.00
Protein (g)
1.00