Sweet Potato Fries with Curry Mayonnaise

Yield

4-6 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 sweet potatoes, (2-1/2 lb/1.25 kg)
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) ground cumin
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) ground paprika
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) pepper
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) light mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) lime juice
  • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) curry paste

Directions

  1. Peel potatoes; trim ends and sides to create rectangles. Cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch (1 cm) thick slices; cut each lengthwise into 1/2 -inch (1 cm) wide strips.
  2. In large bowl, whisk egg whites until frothy. Whisk in oil, cumin, paprika, salt and pepper. Add potatoes, tossing to coat. Spread on 2 parchment paper–lined rimmed baking sheets.
  3. Bake in top and bottom thirds of 425°F (220°C) oven for 30 to 35 minutes, rotating and switching pans halfway through, until tender and edges are browned and crisp.
  4. Curry Mayonnaise:
  5. Meanwhile, in small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice and curry paste; serve with potatoes.