Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes

On holidays I tend to indulge in side dishes that are necessarily not the healthiest item I can eat.  Well, this 4th of July there will be no need to feel guilty because here is a great solution to the normal fattening side that we all know and love..french fries.  These are heart healthy and low in fat as well as calories.  I hope you enjoy, I know I will!

Ingredients

• 2 pounds small sweet potatoes (about 5), peeled and cut lengthwise into 1-inch wedges
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
• Sea salt and freshly grated nutmeg, to taste, for serving

 1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Toss the sweet potatoes on a large, foil-lined rimmed baking sheet with the oil; season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Roast the potatoes for 20 minutes.

2. Remove the pan from the oven and toss the potatoes with the syrup.


3. Back in the oven, roast, tossing twice, until the potatoes are beginning to brown and are tender, about 15 minutes more. To serve, sprinkle warm potatoes with freshly grated lemon zest, sea salt, and nutmeg to taste.

Yield: 6
Calories 159; Total Fat 2g (Sat Fat 0g, Mono Fat .5g, Poly Fat 1.5g) ; Protein 2g; Carb 33g; Fiber 5g; Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 190mg
From Food Network Kitchens