Loaded Sweet Potato Nacho Fries

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Bump up the vitamin A and fiber when you swap tortilla chips for sweet potatoes in this healthy recipe. Serve as an appetizer at your next party or turn it into dinner by adding chicken, tofu, shrimp or more beans for protein.

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Hilary Meyer
Hilary Meyer
Hilary Meyer
Hilary Meyer is a freelance recipe developer, tester and content creator. After graduating from culinary school, she started working as a freelancer in the EatingWell Test Kitchen in 2006, developing and testing recipes.
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EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines
Prep Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
1 cup each
Nutrition Profile:
Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Low-Sodium Soy-Free High-Fiber Heart-Healthy Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds), cut into sticks about 1/4 inch thick

  • ¼ teaspoon salt plus a pinch, divided

  • 2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream

  • 1 tablespoon lime juice

  • 1 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen

  • ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

  • ⅓ cup black beans, rinsed

  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered if large

  • 2 scallions, sliced

  • 1 avocado, chopped

  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (Optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

  2. Heat oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add sweet potatoes and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until beginning to brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer the pan to the oven and bake until the sweet potatoes are soft, 15 to 20 minutes.

  3. Meanwhile, combine sour cream, lime juice and the remaining pinch of salt in a small bowl.

  4. Top the sweet potatoes with corn, cheese and beans. Continue baking until the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Top with tomatoes, scallions and avocado. Drizzle with the sour cream mixture. Serve topped with cilantro (if using).

    a cast iron skillet with sweet potatoes and various toppings

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

174 Calories
8g Fat
23g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Serving Size about 1/2 cup each
Calories 174
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 23g 8%
Dietary Fiber 5g 16%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 4g 8%
Total Fat 8g 11%
Saturated Fat 2g 11%
Cholesterol 7mg 2%
Vitamin A 11478IU 230%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Folate 40mcg 10%
Sodium 166mg 7%
Calcium 74mg 6%
Iron 1mg 5%
Magnesium 34mg 8%
Potassium 460mg 10%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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