Everybody loves fries... not everyone loves the copious amounts of fat and salt. Fries get a makeover in this low fat, baked-not-fried potato treat! Soaking the potatoes in hot water helps remove excess starch so the potatoes get crispy like real fries. This is a recipe I modified from Vegetarian Times magazine!
2 lbs russet or sweet potatoes, cut into 1/4-inch-thick wedges
1-2 tsp extra virgin olive oil or extra virgin coconut oil
4 cloves garlic, pressed
Salt to taste
Paprika
Nutritional yeast
Chopped fresh parsley (optional, but very tasty)
Place oven rack in lowest position, and preheat oven to 475 degrees F. Soak potatoes in bowl of hot water 10 minutes. Drain, pat dry, and return to dry bowl. Meanwhile, heat oil in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook garlic 2 minutes, or until it begins to brown. Transfer garlic to small bowl with slotted spoon. Pour oil over potatoes, sprinkle salt, paprika, and nutritional yeast, and toss to coat. Arrange potatoes in single layer on a baking sheet. Bake 20 minutes, or until potatoes are golden on bottom. Turn, and bake 10 minutes more, or until golden and crisp. Meanwhile, stir parsley into reserved garlic, if using; sprinkle over fries. Season with salt if needed, and serve.
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