Julia is the nutrition coordinator for Project MANA and has recommended sweet potato fries in her nutrition classes both for teens and adults. Here is a recipe that she likes to use.

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Baked Sweet Potato Fries

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes



4 medium sweet potatoes

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon cumin

3⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon

1⁄2 teaspoon paprika

1⁄2 teaspoon salt

1⁄2 teaspoon pepper

Directions:

1. Combine all spices in a small bowl. Set aside.

2. Preheat oven to 450ºF. Wash potatoes and pat dry. Do not peel them.

3. Slice each potato into French-fry-like wedges. Toss fries with olive oil in a large bowl or Ziplock bag until well-coated, then toss with spice blend.

4. Spread fries evenly on a non-stick baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 10 minutes. Turn fries over and bake an additional 10 minutes, or until tender. The exact cooking time will depend on the thickness of your fries.