Thursday Recipe

Let's start the new year off with a healthy recipe. This is one of my favorite substitute recipes. You know, the type of food you substitute another for. If you have a craving for French fries, these baked sweet potato fries are a great alternative.

Ingredients
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp paprika
drizzle of olive oil
5 sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1/4 inch long strips.

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.

2. Line a sheet tray with parchment.

3. In a large bowl toss sweet potatoes with just enough oil to coat. Sprinkle in salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.

4. Spread sweet potatoes in single layer on prepared baking sheet, being sure not to overcrowd.

5. Bake until sweet potatoes are tender and golden brown, turning occasionally, about 20 minutes.

5. Let cool 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

**Notes- the seasoning measurements are estimates, you can use more or less to your own personal taste and diet**