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Spicy Sweet Potato Wedges
This is one of those easy-to-make recipes the whole family will love. And they're loaded with beta-carotene, an antioxidant that helps fight disease. Turn the potatoes once or twice while baking to prevent them from burning.
Ingredients
| 2 | Sweet potatoes, medium sized |
| 2 tsp /10 ml | Canola oil |
| 2 tsp / 10 ml | Cumin seeds |
| 1/8 tsp / 0.5 ml | Cayenne pepper, or to taste |
| 1/8 tsp / 0.5 ml | Coarse sea salt |
| Freshly ground black pepper to taste |
Directions
Preheat oven to 375ºF (190ºC).
Cut each sweet potato into 8 wedges. In a bowl, toss sweet potato wedges with canola oil to coat. Add cumin seeds, cayenne pepper, and sea salt.
Spread potato wedges onto a baking sheet. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, turning once or twice, until potatoes are slightly crispy and tender.
Remove from over. Serve warm. Add ground pepper to taste.
Serves 4.
Per serving (4 wedges or ½ sweet potato): 89 cal, 1 g pro, 3 g total fat (0 g sat. fat), 14 g carb, 2 g fibre, 0 mg chol, 113 mg sodium
Good source of: vitamin K
Excellent source of: beta-carotene
Source: http://www.lesliebeck.com/book_detail.php?id=91&area=3
WHY SWEET POTATOES ?
Think sweet potatoes are just a colourful variation of regular potatoes? Think again! Sweet potatoes aren't related to regular potatoes - and they outshine them with their exceptional nutrient content. Sweet potatoes are one of the top food sources of beta-carotene - a powerful antioxidant - and they're loaded with vitamin C and a good source of fibre. And their vibrant orange colour makes them an attractive addition to just about any meal. This month we're celebrating one of our all-time vegetables, sweet potatoes!Learn more about Sweet potatoes
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