Roasted Sweet-Potato Fries

Name: Roasted Sweet-Potato Fries
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds (2 to 3 medium) sweet potatoes; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon coarse salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil

The cumin gives an extra kick to these baked sweet-potato wedges.

Source: Everyday Food, December 2004

35 mins 5 mins 4

Total Time Prep Servings

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds (2 to 3 medium) sweet potatoes
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Scrub potatoes under cold water; pat dry. Halve lengthwise; quarter each half lengthwise.
2. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss sweet potatoes with cumin, salt, pepper, and oil until coated. Arrange, cut sides down, in a single layer.
3. Roast, turning potatoes halfway through, until tender and browned, about 30 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving.