| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 1 hr |
| Active: | 30 min |
| Yield: | 6 to 8 servings |
Ingredients
- 5 garnet yams
- 1/2 cup olive oil (or enough to coat the yams)
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1/4 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 cups canola oil, for frying
- Ketchup or other favorite condiment, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Wash the yams and slice into 1/4-inch-thick wedges. Place the yams in a large mixing bowl and coat with the olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and spread out on a baking sheet. Roast the yams until tender to the touch, about 30 minutes.
- Put the canola oil in a frying pan and heat to 180 degrees F. Fry the yams on each side until the outside is brown and caramelized. Season with salt, pepper and the chopped parsley. Serve with ketchup or your favorite condiment.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 6 servings |
| Calories | 295 |
| Total Fat | 18 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 33 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 316 mg |
Reviews
Followed recipe ingredients and directions. End results….delicious flavor and texture.
Recent research info about all types of potatoes…sweet potatoes were rated as most nutritional. THIS recipe…french fry-like…provides a great way to keep sweet potatoes in our regular food menu vs. tradition of holidays.
Annie, Fremont, CA
Recent research info about all types of potatoes…sweet potatoes were rated as most nutritional. THIS recipe…french fry-like…provides a great way to keep sweet potatoes in our regular food menu vs. tradition of holidays.
Annie, Fremont, CA
So simple yet so good!
This was very good. I diced the yams and added one small onion . I also made chipotle chicken and a salad on the side. Everyone loved it! This is something my family and I will enjoy time and time again. =