Oven-baked french fries

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients: 4 large baking potatoes or sweet potatoes, 4 tsp. vegetable oil (canola preferred), salt, cooking spray.

Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 450°.
2. Cut peeled potatoes lengthwise into ½ inch strips. Soak in cold water for 15 minutes or longer. Drain and pat dry with paper towels.
3. Toss potato strips in oil in a plastic bag.
4. Place potatoes on a nonstick baking pan sprayed with cooking spray in a single layer.
5. Bake at 450° for approximately 20 minutes. Turn the potatoes and cook an additional 20 minutes for even crispness.

Note: For sweet potatoes
1. Bake at 400° for 25 minutes or until done.

2. Sprinkle with salt or, if on a low- salt diet, use Mr. Dash or Mrs. Dash for flavor.

Oven-Baked French Fries

Nutrition Profile: Yield 4 servings. Analysis per serving.

Calories (kcal) 162.77
Protein (g) 2.78
Carbohydrates (g) 30.55
Total Dietary Fiber (g) 2.13
Total Sugars (g) 2.41
Added Sugar (g) 0
Fat (g) 3.64
Saturated Fat (g) 0.29
Cholesterol (mg) 0
Calcium (mg) 7.09
Sodium (mg) 7.09

Oven-Baked French Fries, Sweet Potatoes

Nutrition Profile: Yield 4 servings. Analysis per serving.

Calories (kcal) 133.00
Protein (g) 2.28
Carbohydrates (g) 23.48
Total Dietary Fiber (g) 3.74
Total Sugars (g) 7.35
Added Sugar (g) 0
Fat (g) 3.67
Saturated Fat (g) 0.32
Cholesterol (mg) 0
Calcium (mg) 43.09
Sodium (mg) 40.82