Cumin-Dusted Sweet Potato Fries with Lime Aioli

Posted by Olivia on Thu, January 27, 2011

Sweet potato fries remain a restaurant side dish fave, whether you’re ordering a juicy burger or a roasted rack of lamb. There’s something so appetizing about them—sweet, salty sticks of yummy, spiced fries. They’re purely addicting!

Here’s an at-home fresh twist for sweet potato fries you will love! They’re tossed in buttery, sweet Sevillano Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and baked (not fried) with a dusting of cumin and sea salt. Out of the oven crisp-soft and golden, they are mixed with feta cheese and fresh mint, a refreshing and lighter alternative to the parmesan or cheesy cheddar fries you might get at a restaurant. To top it all off, there’s a lime aioli dipping sauce, made with yogurt and our Lime Olive Oil, instead of the usual heavy mayonnaise.

We’re pumping out the nutritious recipes this year, and this one is a great start. Enjoy your healthy indulgence!

Ingredients

• 2 large sweet potatoes

• 2 tablespoons Sevillano Extra Virgin Olive Oil

• ½ teaspoon ground cumin

• ½ teaspoon sea salt

• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

• ¼ cup minced fresh mint

• ¼ cup crumbled feta

• Aioli

• 3 tablespoons plain yogurt

• 1 tablespoon Lime Olive Oil

• 1 teaspoon mayonnaise

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 450°F.
2. Scrub sweet potatoes; peel if desired. Cut into long ¼-inch thick matchsticks.
3. Combine sweet potatoes, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; toss to coat. Arrange evenly on a large baking sheet. Bake until golden and crisp, about 25 minutes, tossing after 10 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, prepare the aioli: Whisk all ingredients together in a small bowl.
5. To serve, toss fries with mint and feta; serve with aioli sauce.

Makes about 4 sides.