Recipe compliments of Rick and Lynne
Sweet Potato Oven Fries with Avocado Dip
Cuisine: Mexican Type: Side Dish Serves: 6
Source:
Ingrid Hoffman, Simply Delisioso 2007
Attributes:
Quick and Easy, Healthy
Comments:
Serving Suggestions:
Ingredients:
2 large sweet potatoes, peeled or unpeeled, cut into 4-inch long and 1/4 to 1/2 inch thickness
2 T. olive oil, or more as needed
1 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. ground coriander
Coarse ground rock salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Avocado Dip, recipe follows

Avocado Dip:
1 avocado
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup cream cheese
1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
2 scallions, white and light green part only, chopped
1 lime, juiced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and set aside.

Place the sweet potatoes in a large bowl and toss with olive oil until the sweet potatoes are coated. Add the paprika, chili powder, coriander, salt, and pepper, toss to distribute evenly.

Arrange the coated fries in a single layer on the prepared pan. Bake for 20 minutes ON LOWER RACK until the sweet potatoes soften, then transfer pan to the UPPER RACK of the oven and bake 10 minutes longer, until fries are crispy. Serve with Avocado Dip.

To prepare Avocado Dip:
Place the avocado, mayonnaise, cream cheese, jalapeno, scallions, and lime juice into a blender or small food processor. Blend for 1 minute or until you have a smooth paste. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

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2009-03-05