Description

These healthy sweet potato fries are a cross between french fries, loaded nachos and a salad. Make them for dinner or perhaps as an appetizer on game day.

Ingredients

• Fries:
• 2 large sweet potatoes, organic if possible
• 3 T. olive oil
• 1 T. chili powder
• 1/2 T. cumin
• salt and pepper, to taste
• Toppings:
• 1 1/2 c. black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/3 red onion, chopped
• 1 jalapeno, chopped (optional)
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
• freshly squeezed juice of 1 lime
• 1 t. chili powder
• 1 clove of garlic, crushed
• 1 c. shredded Cheddar or Cheddar Jack cheese
• Garnish:
• 1 avocado
• fresh cilantro, to taste (optional)

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper; spray with non-stick cooking spray.
2. Cut sweet potatoes into fry shapes; toss in olive oil and spices. Spread out on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20-22 minutes; flip fries; bake for an additional 20 minutes.
3. While the fries are baking, drain and rinse black beans; chop the onion, jalapeno and tomatoes. Place the beans and chopped veggies in a small bowl. Season with the juice of 1 lime, chili powder, and crushed garlic.