Chunky Sweet Potato Fries

Sweet potato fries are the best kind of fries.  When seasoned with rosemary and a little cinnamon they make the perfect dinner side dish.

Sweet potato are incredible vegetables.  They can be eaten and used in so many ways whether it be in the form of soup, mash, fries or boiled, roasted or steamed.  Not only do these potatoes taste amazingly good they are also full of goodness.  They are high in vitamin B6, C and D. They are also a great source of iron, which is important on a plant based diet.  They are also a good source of magnesium. Magnesium is necessary for a healthy artery.


Sweet potatoes are naturally sweet-tasting but their natural sugars are slowly released into the bloodstream, helping to ensure a balanced and regular source of energy, without the blood sugar spikes linked to fatigue. 

Their rich orange colour indicates that they are high in carotenoids like beta carotene.  Carotenoids help strengthen our eyesight and boost our immunity to disease, they are powerful antioxidants that help ward off cancer and protect against the effects of aging. 

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Ingredients

2 large sweet potatoes
1 tbsp cinnamon
1 tbsp paprika
A sprinkle of rosemary
A drizzle of coconut oil
A pinch of himalayan salt

Instructions

Pre-heat the oven to 200 degrees.

Cut the potatoes into chunky wedge like fries.  Place the chopped sweet potatoes onto a baking tray and drizzle over the coconut oil, salt, paprika, rosemary and cinnamon.  Mix everything together so the potatoes are evenly covered.

Bake in the over for 30-40 minutes.  This will depend on the size of the potato.  You will know they are ready when they are soft and tender.