Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potatoes Recipe
kimberlyagerry
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Got a craving for some fries? Try this recipe:
Sweet potatoes are a healthy low GI carb; rich in beta-carotene for eye health and also high in potassium which makes them a great recovery food after exercise. The cinnamon not only makes these sweet potatoes taste terrific but it improves insulin efficiency which lowers and helps to regulate blood sugar. What’s not to love?!
Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potatoes Recipe
COOKING STEPS:
1. Preheat oven to 392 degrees. Peel sweet potatoes and cut into French fry style sticks.
2. Place in pan and drizzle with olive oil
3. Sprinkle on the cinnamon & a pinch of salt. Toss to coat evenly.
4. Bake for 35 minutes. Turn them over at half way. "Note all ovens are different, so keep an eye out - they should be golden colour when ready.
5. Serve warm with dipping sauce.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
(Serves 4)
1 tbsp. fresh ground cinnamon
2 large sweet potatoes
2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil (you can choose any healthy cooking oil, but this recipe works best with olive oil as it give the fries that crispy texture)
Himalayan pink salt
DIPPING SAUCE
1 cup Greek yoghurt
1 tbsp. tahini
1 clove garlic, minced
splash of lemon juice
drizzle of honey
salt and pepper to taste
sprinkle of paprika
Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/blog/cinnamon-roasted-sweet-potatoes-recipe#ixzz2J0h6Mdnd
Sweet potatoes are a healthy low GI carb; rich in beta-carotene for eye health and also high in potassium which makes them a great recovery food after exercise. The cinnamon not only makes these sweet potatoes taste terrific but it improves insulin efficiency which lowers and helps to regulate blood sugar. What’s not to love?!
Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potatoes Recipe
COOKING STEPS:
1. Preheat oven to 392 degrees. Peel sweet potatoes and cut into French fry style sticks.
2. Place in pan and drizzle with olive oil
3. Sprinkle on the cinnamon & a pinch of salt. Toss to coat evenly.
4. Bake for 35 minutes. Turn them over at half way. "Note all ovens are different, so keep an eye out - they should be golden colour when ready.
5. Serve warm with dipping sauce.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
(Serves 4)
1 tbsp. fresh ground cinnamon
2 large sweet potatoes
2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil (you can choose any healthy cooking oil, but this recipe works best with olive oil as it give the fries that crispy texture)
Himalayan pink salt
DIPPING SAUCE
1 cup Greek yoghurt
1 tbsp. tahini
1 clove garlic, minced
splash of lemon juice
drizzle of honey
salt and pepper to taste
sprinkle of paprika
Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/blog/cinnamon-roasted-sweet-potatoes-recipe#ixzz2J0h6Mdnd
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