Sweet Potato Fries with Avocado Dip
Sweet potato fries. Simply put - we love the them.
Sweet potatoes contain are an amazing source of Vitamin A, which is vital for strengthening your immune system to fight against infection. It also helps promote healthy, glowing skin! Like most of the orange fruit and vegetables it is also an incredible source of Beta-Carotene - A powerful antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties.
Pairing these baked fries with our light and bright avocado dip makes them even more nutritious. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
For the Fries:
4 sweet potatoes, scrubbed clean | organic
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Avocado Dip:
2 avocados
Juice of 1 lemon
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp water
Pinch of sea salt
Directions:
Heat the oven to 400.
Cut the sweet potatoes (no need to peel) into sticks 1/4 to 1/2 inch wide and toss them with olive oil.
Mix the spices, salt and pepper in a small bowl, and toss them with the sweet potatoes. Spread them out on a rimmed baking sheet. (If you have to, divide into two baking sheets so that they are not touching.)
You are going to bake until brown and crisp on the bottom, about 15 minutes, then flip and cook until the other side is crisp, about 10 minutes.
In the meantime, prepare the avocado dip: Scoop out the avocado from the skin and add all the ingredients to your blender/food processor. Blend until smooth.
Enjoy the sweet potato fries with the dip!
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