Welcome to cumin spiced sweet potato fries heaven. I’m thrilled to share this delicious paleo recipe with you from my featured guest: Kaylie Johnson of PaleoGlutenFree.com. This recipe looks as good as it tastes and is really simple and quick to make, not to mention rewarding! Since this is the outdoor and BBQ season here in the USA I suggest pairing these sweet potato fries with mini burgers for a well-rounded paleo meal. Kaylie is a 20 year old recipe developer, food stylist, and photographer based out of the Pacific Northwest. Kaylie loves to celebrate life through beautiful food, camera in hand, and sharing this passion for beautiful whole foods with others. She graciously shared her take on this wonderful recipe below:
These paleo cumin spiced fries are made with sweet potatoes and spiced with vibrant flavors. Paired with a creamy avocado garlic dipping sauce, this easy to make paleo dish makes for a delicious healthy snack or side dish.
Healthy, readily available snacks are a must when eating according to the paleo diet. I mean just because we eat amazingly delicious meats and piles of fresh produce doesn’t mean we get a craving for something “snacky” every once in a while. I mean, a girl’s gotta eat something fun once in a while. I have found that the key to turning the paleo diet into a lifestyle is creating a balance in everything… this includes snacking occasions. Creating a lifestyle that expands possibilities and makes it easy to get excited about eating healthy is always the best way to stick to your health goals! I have been eating according to the paleo diet for three years now and it’s a rare day that I actually miss anything that I used to eat. Having easy-to-make yummy tasting options for snacks and sweet treats allows me to keep making healthy choices, feel great, and enjoy the food I am eating.
I absolutely love sweet potatoes!! I mean, I can’t say it enough. Yes, they are sweet and taste amazing when baked until their caramel juices bubble over, but sweet potatoes also have many health benefits! Great for balancing hormones and low(er) on the carb scale (compared to regular potatoes, chips, etc.). Sweet potatoes are dense in nutrients, so you can feel great about snacking on some fries from time to time. I love these cumin spiced fries served alongside any dinner dish or simply by themselves. Cold or warm out of the oven, these primal inspired fries are easy to make and will leave you wanting more. My family totally loves these fries and they beg me to make them often. I hope you enjoy them as much as we do.
About the sauce! I stumbled upon this creamy avocado garlic dipping sauce a few years ago when I was experimenting with making cumin-inspired salad dressings. Since that day I have been attached. Not only is it absolutely delicious, but it’s simple, raw, paleo and vegan. Serving this creamy dipping sauce with veggie slices or grilled chicken breast is always a great idea too!
Please visit Kaylie at PaleoGlutenFree.com. It’s a great site loaded with recipes you will love!
Enjoy this lovely dish and please be sure to write in and let me know what other recipes you are yearning to learn.
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Cumin Spiced Sweet Potato Fries
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 mins
- Yield: 4 1x
Description
Healthy, readily available snacks are a must when eating according to the paleo diet. With that said, these paleo cumin spiced fries are made with sweet potatoes and spiced with vibrant flavors. Paired with a creamy avocado garlic dipping sauce, this easy to make paleo dish makes for a delicious healthy snack or side dish.
Ingredients
- SWEET POTATO FRIES
- 3 medium sweet potatoes
- 5 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 ½ tablespoons cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 1/3 teaspoon black pepper
- AVOCADO GARLIC DIPPING SAUCE
- 1/2 cup guacamole or avocado
- 1/4 cup paleo-friendly mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 small cloves of garlic
- sprinkle of salt & pepper
Instructions
- SWEET POTATO FRIES
- Preheat the oven to 350F degrees.
- Line a standard baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut the sweet potatoes into fourths lengthwise and then again into strips, to make the fries.
- Toss the sweet potatoes in the seasonings and olive oil.
- Spread the sweet potatoes out on the baking sheet.
- Place in the oven and cook for 1 hour.
- AVOCADO GARLIC DIPPING SAUCE
- Place all of the ingredients into a food processor.
- Mix together until completely smooth.
- Serve alongside the fries.
- Enjoy!
If you have any questions or suggestions just email me at Tina (at) Paleomazing.com.
I'm a cookbook-collecting, recipe-developing paleo junkie, and I live in the kitchen. I'm hooked on farmers' markets, traveling, eating healthy, and hiking until my legs scream at me. There's nothing better than hanging out with family and good friends. I have fun and sleeping is just plain boring. Read more About Tina Turbin.
