Name: Zesty Garlic Sweet Potato Fries
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 large (or 2 medium) sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into long strips; 1 tbsp water; 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 tbsp parsley, minced; 1 small lemon (the juice and the zest)

A sweet potato is sweeter but much lower on the glycemic index than a potato. Try this super tasty variation on a classic side.

1 large (or 2 medium) sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into long strips

1 tbsp water

1 clove garlic, minced

2 tbsp parsley, minced

1 small lemon (the juice and the zest)

Preheat oven to 425° F.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread out a single layer of sweet potatoes.

Bake for 15 minutes and turn fries. Bake until they are soft and beginning to brown, about 10 minutes.

Heat water and garlic in a pan over medium heat for 2 minutes.

Add sweet potato fries and lemon juice and cook for 2 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in parsley and lemon zest.