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    Sweet Potato Fries Recipe

    Last Modified: Jan 18, 2023 by Paleo Leaper · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    When a craving for some carbs comes, it's a good idea to have a good Paleo alternative to satisfy that craving.

    Sweet Potato Fries Recipe

    Paleo doesn't have to be extremely low carb, as long as your carb source is natural and was available to our ancestors.

    Potatoes are usually out of the question because they contain toxins that are in much higher concentration when the potato is in it's raw state.

    Therefore, potatoes were probably never eaten raw and are a somewhat new addition to our diet. They are a member of the nightshade family (including tomatoes, bell peppers and eggplants), which are know to cause intestinal problems to some people even when cooked.

    If you miss the comfort of certain foods like French fries, you'll love this recipes. I personally find that the sweet potato version of it tastes even better than regular French fries.

    As with almost anything, don't go overboard with sweet potatoes. Even though they are paleo tuber, they still are very high in carbohydrates and are better eaten occasionally.

    Sweet potatoes are also a good thing to have post-workout when a peak in insulin could actually be beneficial if you're trying to gain muscle mass. If you're trying to lose weight or lean out, I would stay away from sources of carbs like sweet potatoes.

    Did you know that 200g of sweet potatoes (about 1 cup) gives you 769% of the daily recommended dose of Vitamin A in the form of beta-carotene? Beta-carotene is the form that doesn't lead to toxicity, so you can't really eat too much of it. Sweet potatoes are also an amazing source of Vitamin B6, potassium, Vitamin C and manganese.

    This recipe is extremely easy. In fact, it's simply baking the sweet potatoes will oil and spices. You can also use carrots instead of sweet potatoes.

    Sweet Potato Fries Recipe

    Prep: 5 Min Cook: 20 Min Serves: 4

    Ingredients

    • 2 lbs of sweet potatoes cut in large wedges. You can leave the skin on or peel it.
    • ¼ cup of olive oil, coconut oil, or ghee (clarified butter). You can also do something like ⅛ of a cup of olive oil and ⅛ of a cup of coconut oil, this way, you make sure your olive oil doesn't burn
    • 2-3 teaspoon or your favorite fresh or dried herb (thyme and rosemary a well suited for baking because they won't burn as easily as other herbs and will leave a great taste)
    • Salt and pepper to taste. You can easily omit the salt, but it is a great addition if you don't mind it.

    Preparation

    1. Preheat your oven to 425 F. In a bowl, coat evenly the sweet potato wedges with the oil and the herbs.
    2. Add the salt and pepper.
    3. Place the wedges on a baking tray in a single layer, so they cook evenly
    4. Roast to sweet potato fries for about 20 minutes
    5. Test with the tip of a knife and see if the knife easily slips in. If not, bake for another 5 minutes and test again.

    That's it! One of the simplest recipes out there, but oh so satisfying. You can easily roast just any root vegetable using this method.

    Sweet Potato Fries Recipe

    Sweet Potato Fries Recipe

    This is a simple sweet potato fry recipe for those times when you have a craving for carbohydrates on Paleo.
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Course Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 314 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 lbs sweet potatoes cut into large wedges. You can leave the skin on or peel it.
    • ¼ cup of olive oil coconut oil, or ghee (clarified butter). You can also do something like ⅛ of a cup of olive oil and ⅛ of a cup of coconut oil, this way, you make sure your olive oil doesn’t burn
    • 2-3 teaspoon or your favorite fresh or dried herb thyme and rosemary a well suited for baking because they won’t burn as easily as other herbs and will leave a great taste
    • Salt and pepper to taste. You can easily omit the salt but it is a great addition if you don’t mind it.

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat your oven to 425 F. In a bowl, coat evenly the sweet potato wedges with the oil and the herbs.
      2 lbs sweet potatoes, ¼ cup of olive oil, 2-3 teaspoon or your favorite fresh or dried herb
    • Add the salt and pepper.
      Salt and pepper to taste. You can easily omit the salt
    • Place the wedges on a baking tray in a single layer, so they cook evenly
    • Roast to sweet potato fries for about 20 minutes
    • Test with the tip of a knife and see if the knife easily slips in. If not, bake for another 5 minutes and test again.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 314kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 125mgPotassium: 764mgFiber: 7gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 32176IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 68mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword fried potato, paleo sweet potato, sweet potato fries
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