Baked Sweet Potato Fries Recipe
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Extra salt for sprinkling over baked fries (we like using flaky sea salt)
- Salted Chocolate Cookie Cups
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 213g | |
| Recipe makes 2 servings | |
| Calories 358 | |
| Calories from Fat 187 | 52% |
| Total Fat 21.18g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat 3.19g | 13% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 986mg | 41% |
| Potassium 643mg | 18% |
| Total Carbs 40.24g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.8g | 19% |
| Sugars 9.06g | 6% |
| Protein 3.18g | 5% |
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