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Recipe: Seasoned Sweet Potato Fries

Seasoned sweet potato fries

Do you want to get more sweet potatoes into your diet?

Sweet potatoes are a delicious and nutritious Superfood.  They are high in vitamin B6, they are a good source of Vitamin C and magnesium, and they also contain Vitamin D, Iron, and Potassium. Packed with nutrients, I have been trying to incorporate more sweet potatoes into our diets, but it has not been easy since they are not a favorite food in my family.

I was so excited when I discovered this recipe originally intended for russet potatoes.  My family loved it with regular potatoes, so I decided to try it with sweet potatoes as well, and it was a hit!!  I usually prepare this using a combination of sweet potatoes and russet potatoes.  I hope you enjoy it as much as my family does!  Enjoy!

Ingredients:

  • 3 Russet Potatoes (or 2 Russets and 1 Sweet Potato), quartered
  • 4 Tablespoons (1/4 cup) olive oil
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika

Directions:

  1. Quarter potatoes. Place into a large mixing bowl.
  2. Coat potatoes evenly with olive oil and parmesan cheese.
  3. In a separate small bowl, mix together salt, Italian seasoning, Garlic powder, and paprika
  4. Cover potatoes evenly with spice mixture.
  5. Lay potatoes in a single layer on a cookie sheet lined with aluminum foil.
  6. Bake at 400° for 40 minutes.

 

Strawberries: 9 Ways to Eat Them

We just picked our first strawberries of the season from our garden! There is nothing like the sweet taste of fresh-picked strawberries still warm from the sun! I love this time of year!

Within the next few weeks, the pick-your-own strawberries will be opening at our local farms and we’ll be loading up on fresh strawberries. With strawberry season quickly approaching, I thought I’d reblog this post from last year. Here are 9 delicious ways to eat strawberries! I’m going to attempt to make the jam again this year, but this time I’ll try boiling it for longer. I will update the post if I have any success. I”m also hoping to make strawberry pie and strawberry shortcake. Enjoy! 🙂

The Book That Changed My Life…

Here is a post from my new blog, Stacy Loves. This is the book that inspired me and put me on the path I am on today to wellness. It all started with making time for myself. Although it felt selfish at first, this book made me realize the importance of self-care. As a result of following Cheryl Richardson’s advice in this book and making small changes every week, I feel I have grown in every area of my life. I encourage you to check out the book!