Want sweet potato wedges minus the fat? This baked recipe involves quick prep and turns out delicious results. And at less than 155 calories per serving (including the creamy and spicy chipotle-pepper dip), these crisp wedges are the perfect solution to your French-fried cravings!
Spicy Sweet Potato Fries
2 large garnet yams or sweet potatoes, cut into wedges
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
Dip
1/2 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons chipotle peppers, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
Preheat oven to 425ºF. Cut sweet potatoes into wedges. Toss cut sweet potatoes in olive oil, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder and cayenne. Make sure every wedge is evenly coated. Roast cut-side down for 30 minutes, turning once. While sweet potatoes are roasting, mix Greek yogurt, peppers and lime juice in a small jar. Stash in the fridge until you’re ready to dip. Serves 4
Nutritional Analysis—Calories: 154; fat: 7.4g; cholesterol: 1mg; sodium: 55mg; potassium: 119mg; fiber: 2.9g; sugars: 5.3g; protein: 4.4g
Snack Tray: Spicy Sweet Potato Wedges
