Thursday, February 28, 2008

Southwest Potato Wedges

3 medium sweet potatoes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon salt

Wash each sweet potato and slice into 8 wedges. Place potato wedges in bowl of water and soak for 15 minutes. Preheat oven to 425 degrees and generously spray a nonstick baking sheet with cooking spray. Drain potatoes and pat dry with paper towels. Put potatoes in large re-sealable plastic bag and sprinkle with remaining ingredients and toss to coat. Arrange wedges on prepared baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes. Turn potatoes and bake another 20 minutes or until no tender and golden brown.

Makes 3 Servings
Serving Size: 8 wedges


Nutrients per serving:
Calories: 178
Total fat: 5 grams (25% of calories)
Saturated fat: 1 gram
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 195 mg
Carbohydrate: 32 grams (71% of calories)
Protein: 2 grams (5% of calories)
Dietary fiber: 4 grams


Exchanges per serving*:
Starch/Bread 2
Lean Meat 0
Vegetable 0
Fruit 0
Non-fat Milk 0
Fat 1
Other Carbohydrate 0

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