Sweet Potato Fries & Avocado Cilantro Dip

sweetpotatofries_avocadocilantrodip

Serves 4

Dip 

Ingredients

  • 1  avocado, seeded and peeled 

  • 2 cloves garlic

  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (regular or reduced-fat)

  • 1/2 cup cilantro 

  • 1 Tbsp. lime juice 

  • salt, to taste

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients in a food processor or blender and process until smooth. 

  • Add water if needed, a tablespoon at a time, and process until you reach your desired consistency. 

  • Chill until ready to serve.

 

Fries

Ingredients

  • 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into thin wedges

  • 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil

  • 1/4 tsp. garlic powder

  • 1/4 tsp. paprika

  • 1/2 tsp. salt

  • 1/2 tsp. pepper

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Add sweet potato wedges and oil into a bowl and toss lightly. 

  • Sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. 

  • Arrange loosely on a sprayed baking sheet in a single layer. 

  • Turning occasionally, bake on an upper rack about 20 minutes until golden brown. 

  • Allow to cool slightly before serving with dip.