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Obesity Discussion · 02-28-05, 05:31 AM

Asian Sweet Potato Fries
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Serves 4. Each serving is one 5 A Day serving.

Ingredients

2 medium-sized sweet potatoes, peeled
1 Tbl. favorite seasoning (Cinnamon or Chinese five-spice powder*)
½ tsp. granulated sugar
¾ cup optional dipping sauce (ketchup or plum sauce*)
vegetable oil cooking spray (no more than 1/2 tsp.)

With a sharp knife, cut sweet potatoes into strips three to four inches long and ¼-inch thick. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper, and spread fries on it in one layer. Spray them lightly with cooking spray.
In a small bowl, stir together seasoning and sugar. Sprinkle this mixture on the fries, tossing gently. Bake at 350° for 45-55 minutes, until fries are soft. Serve with ketchup or plum sauce for dipping, if desired.
*Available in the Asian section of most supermarkets.

Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories 130, Protein 1g, Fat 0.5g, Saturated Fat 0g, Calories From Fat 3%, Carbohydrate 32g, Cholesterol 0mg, Fiber 25g, Sodium 21mg.

http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/5ADa...tato_fries.htm

02-28-05, 05:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
Obesity Discussion Administrator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,799 Weight Statistics 8/1/2006 Start Date: 185 lb Start Weight: 152 lb Current Weight: 155 lb Goal Weight: -33 lb Weight Loss: 5/1/2007 Goal Date:	Asian Sweet Potato Fries Asian Sweet Potato Fries -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Serves 4. Each serving is one 5 A Day serving. Ingredients 2 medium-sized sweet potatoes, peeled 1 Tbl. favorite seasoning (Cinnamon or Chinese five-spice powder) ½ tsp. granulated sugar ¾ cup optional dipping sauce (ketchup or plum sauce) vegetable oil cooking spray (no more than 1/2 tsp.) With a sharp knife, cut sweet potatoes into strips three to four inches long and ¼-inch thick. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper, and spread fries on it in one layer. Spray them lightly with cooking spray. In a small bowl, stir together seasoning and sugar. Sprinkle this mixture on the fries, tossing gently. Bake at 350° for 45-55 minutes, until fries are soft. Serve with ketchup or plum sauce for dipping, if desired. *Available in the Asian section of most supermarkets. Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories 130, Protein 1g, Fat 0.5g, Saturated Fat 0g, Calories From Fat 3%, Carbohydrate 32g, Cholesterol 0mg, Fiber 25g, Sodium 21mg. http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/5ADa...tato_fries.htm __________________