I was craving wedges but didn't want to usual heavy potato ones, trying my hardest to make up for the blocks of raw chocolate I have been demolishing recently, so I substituted sweet potato and voila - these wedges make a soft, melt in your mouth side dish and it's so easy to make!
Sweet potatoes a good source of vitamins A, C, E and B6, manganese and magnesium. It's an excellent source of beta-carotene, making it an powerful antioxidant food. Unlike most starch foods, sweet potato actually improves blood sugar regulation - when boiled or steamed the glycemic index (GI) rating is approx 50, which is on the lower end of the scale and combined with their superior fiber content, this means that their caloric energy is used more slowly and efficiently. So instead of using potato, give these healthy alternative a try!
The popular Mediterranean herb thyme gives these wedges a fragrant and offsets the sweetness. This wonderful herb contains the essential oil thymol, which has been being scientifically found to have antiseptic, anti-fungal properties. The leaves are packed with potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium and rich in Vitamins B, A, K, E and C. Thyme helps to improve respiratory health and has been used for centuries to treat coughs and bronchitis. In fact, steep the leaves and brew thyme tea to treat colds and respiratory conditions!
The popular Mediterranean herb thyme gives these wedges a fragrant and offsets the sweetness. This wonderful herb contains the essential oil thymol, which has been being scientifically found to have antiseptic, anti-fungal properties. The leaves are packed with potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium and rich in Vitamins B, A, K, E and C. Thyme helps to improve respiratory health and has been used for centuries to treat coughs and bronchitis. In fact, steep the leaves and brew thyme tea to treat colds and respiratory conditions!
Soft Sweet Potato Thyme Wedges
1 large sweet potato
1 1/2 TBS dried thyme
1 1/2 TBS coconut oil
1 tsp celtic sea salt
crack of pepper
1. Preheat oven to 200˚C
2. Peel sweet potato, cut in half and slice into thick chunky wedges
3. Combine coconut oil, thyme, sea salt and pepper into a large bowl and toss with wedge chunks until coated well
4. Line a baking tray with baking sheet and spread wedges over it evenly
5. Bake for 15 mins, remove and flip them over, bake for another 15 mins
6. Let the fries cool down and enjoy!
2. Peel sweet potato, cut in half and slice into thick chunky wedges
3. Combine coconut oil, thyme, sea salt and pepper into a large bowl and toss with wedge chunks until coated well
4. Line a baking tray with baking sheet and spread wedges over it evenly
5. Bake for 15 mins, remove and flip them over, bake for another 15 mins
6. Let the fries cool down and enjoy!
