Quality Living Styles - Clever Foods

Foods Prepared in Quick & Clever ways

to enhance Health

a dish of delicious sweet potato fries baked in the microwave

Delicious Healthy Microwaved Sweet Potato Fries

Sweet Potato Fries

The sweet potato fries are very similar to regular potato fries. However the health benefits are tremendous. Eat it they way you would eat regular fries.

Note: Microwaves differ in the wattage. Therefore it is not possible to give you an exact cooking time. It is best to go for about 8 minutes, then test if the sweet potatoes need more cooking. You will soon find a time that works for you.

The link below is the website where I found useful information on the, The Goodness of Sweet Potatoes. Below is an extract from that site.

Sweet potatoes are low in sodium, cholesterol free, fat free, high in fiber, contain minerals and vitamins A, C and E. Sweet potatoes are also more nutritious if cooked with the skin on. They are also rich in beta-carotene (a special kind of vitamin A). This vitamin helps your body wage war against free-radicals. Free-radicals try to damage your cells, but beta-carotene coats your cells and help your immune system fight back.



Ingredients

  • 1 medium-large sweet potato
  • 2 tblsp. Canola or Olive oil
  • 2 tblsps. water
  • a sprinkle of chili powder,amount depends on your taste
  • salt to taste, about 1 tsp.

Method

  • Peel or scrub sweet potato thoroughly
  • Rinse and put it into a zip lock bag
  • Add the rest of the ingredients & mix well
  • Shake thoroughly, then spread on microwave proof tray
  • Microwave on high for 8 min. with a cover or clingwrap
  • Stir contents, remove cover/clingwrap & microwave again for another 5 min.
  • Please note: It is not possible to give you an exact cooking time as that depends of the wattage of your microwave
  • Test to check if sweet potatoes are soft. If hard, microwave for another min. or until soft
  • Taste & adjust salt & chili powder
  • Serve as regular fries
Sweet potato slices spiced and ready for the microwave oven

Sweet potatoes with oil, water and spices mixed together




sweet potatoes, mixed with spices in zip lock bag

Using a zip lock bags helps to coat the spices with with the sweet potatoes. Just shake the bag a few times

If you have any questions or would like to add a recipe of your own, email me, Nirmala, at
pather@qualitylivingstyles.com

You may also reach me via the: Contact Form





Now quickly and easily navigate to your next destination.