Heart-Healthy: Sweet Potato Recipe
Ingredients
| QUANTITY | INGREDIENT |
|---|---|
| 6 | small sweet potatoes |
| 2 tbsp | olive oil |
| 1/2 – 3/4 tsp. | cumin, ground |
| 1/2 tsp. | pepper |
| 1/4 tsp. | salt |
| OTHER SEASONS SUGGESTIONS THAT COULD BE USED FOR A CAJUN TASTE: |
|---|
| Cayenne pepper |
| Chili powder |
| Garlic powder |
Preheat oven to 400º F
Instructions
- Lightly spray a foil-lined cookie sheet with the vegetable spray.
- Peel, then cut each potato, lengthwise into 6 wedges.
- Place in a single layer on the cookie sheet.
- In a small bowl, combine the olive, oil, cumin, pepper and salt. Mix together, then pour over the potatoes. Toss the potatoes to coat them evenly with the mixture.
- Bake for 30 to 45 minutes until the potatoes are crispy on the outside but soft in the center.
- Serve hot from the oven.
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