Roasted Sweet Potatoes With Cumin And Cilantro
These crispy sweet potato fries are the perfect combination of sweet and savory, with a hint of cumin and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro for a burst of flavor. Baked to perfection, these fries make a delicious and wholesome side dish or snack that will have everyone coming back for more.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 2 orange-fleshed sweet potatoes, about 1 lb. total, peeled
- 1 Tbs. canola or safflower oil
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 2 Tbs. finely chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat an oven to 400°F.
- Cut the potatoes lengthwise into slices 1/2 inch thick. Stack half of the slices and cut lengthwise into strips 1/2 inch wide. Repeat with the remaining slices. Rinse the strips with cold water and spread on a clean kitchen towel; blot dry with a second kitchen towel.
- Place the potatoes in a bowl. Drizzle with the oil, sprinkle with the cumin and toss to coat evenly.
- Preheat a nonstick baking sheet in the oven for 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and carefully arrange the potatoes in a single layer on the hot baking sheet. Roast the potatoes, turning every 10 minutes, until evenly browned and tender when pierced with a knife, 30 to 35 minutes.
- Transfer the potatoes to a serving dish and sprinkle with the salt, a grind of pepper and the cilantro. Toss gently to coat. Serve immediately. Serves 4.
- Adapted from Williams-Sonoma, <i>Essentials of Healthful Cooking</i>, by Mary Abbott Hess, Dana Jacobi &amp; Marie Simmons (Oxmoor House, 2003).
Yield
Serves 4.
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