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Oven-Fried Sweet Potatoes

How about a recipe that can satisfy your sweet tooth, is fun to eat and provides good things for your body? Oven-fried sweet potatoes can be served as a side dish with any meal or it can be a fun finger food. Sweet potatoes give you a kick of vitamins A and C, plus their rich orange color provides cancer-fighting antioxidants. Who would have thought eating your veggies could be so much fun! Ingredients4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices (about 1 1/2 pounds)1-2 tablespoons olive oil1/4 teaspoon kosher or sea salt1/4 teaspoon pepperVegetable cooking sprayPreparationCombine the first 4 ingredients in a large bowl; toss gently to coat. Arrange sweet potato slices in a single layer on a large baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 400° for 30 minutes or until tender, turning the potato slices after 15 minutes.Optional ToppingsButter flavored sprinkles or buttery flavored sprayFavorite seasoning or spices (be adventurous)Chopped fresh parsleyGrated orange or lemon rind, gingerMaple syrup for dippingMakes 7 servings 1/2 cup servingsNutrition Information: Calories 176; Protein 2.5g; Carbohydrates 36.6g; Fat 2.5g (sat 0.4g,mono 1.4g,poly 0.4g); Cholesterol 0.0mg; Calcium 35mg; Sodium 104mg; Fiber 4.5g; Iron 0.9mg