Grilled sweet potato fries

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Grilled sweet potato fries

Serves 4

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Ingredients

2 large sweet potatoes, peeled, sliced 1-inch thick
2 tsp olive oil
2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
Black pepper, to taste

Directions

Mix olive oil, balsamic vinegar and pepper. Lightly toss the sweet potatoes into the mixture.

Place in a single layer on a sheet pan and roast at 450° for 3–5 minutes. Turn the slices over and roast an additional 2–3 minutes until golden.

Recipe courtesy of Sodexho

Nutritional information (per serving):

83 calories, 2 g fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 14 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 1 g protein, 38 mg sodium

Instead of cooked carrots, try sweet potatoes.

Cancer fighter: Beta-carotene

Sweet potatoes have twice as much as carrots.

Selection: Choose firm, small- to medium-sized potatoes with smooth skin.

Storage: Store in a cool, dark place and use within 3-5 weeks.

Nutritional Benefits: Fat-free; saturated fat-free; low sodium; cholesterol-free; good source of dietary fiber; high in vitamin A; high in vitamin C; good source of potassium.

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