Want something orange to serve at dinner on Halloween? I recommend these sweet potato fries. Baked in the oven until they are slightly blackened, they are colorful and just a little sweet.
When I cooked them last week, Larry (not a sweet potato fan) said they were delicious.
Of course, they're also really healthy. Sweet potatoes are rich in beta carotene and other antioxidants. They contain compounds which help reduce the risk of heavy metal residues in the body. And, despite their sweetness, they actually improve blood sugar regulation.
A sweet Halloween treat that tastes good and is good for you - what could be better?
Sweet Potato Fries
2 sweet potatoes
olive oil
salt
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Peel the sweet potatoes and slice them lengthwise in 1/4" pieces. Then cut each piece lengthwise into 1/4" french fry shapes.
Toss them in about a teaspoon of olive oil - easiest to do with your hands. Make sure all the slices have oil on them. Then sprinkle them with a little salt.
Put them on a lightly-oiled rimmed baking sheet, and bake 15 minutes. Flip the fries and cook another 15 minutes.
Sprinkle hot fries with salt if desired.
Serves 2.
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