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Parsley Pesto and Sweet Potato Fries


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  • Author: Megan Hastings
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4
  • Diet: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free

Description

Crispy sweet potato fries tossed in a vibrant parsley pesto.
A simple, flavorful side dish perfect for any meal.


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 2 sweet potatoes (454 g) sweet potatoes
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 cups (237 ml) parsley
  • 1/2 cups (118 ml) almonds
  • 3/4 cups (178 ml) olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 garlic clove (minced)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C).
  2. In a bowl, toss together potato wedges, oil, salt, pepper, and paprika until completely covered.
  3. Place potato wedges on a baking sheet in a single layer.
  4. Bake for 25-35 minutes, until potatoes are slightly crispy on the outside and lightly browned.
  5. Combine parsley, almonds, garlic, and salt in a food processor and pulse until combined.
  6. Stream in the oil until you reach a thin consistency.
  7. Drizzle the pesto over the potato wedges before serving.

Notes

  • For extra crispy fries, soak the sweet potato wedges in cold water for 30 minutes before baking.
  • Toasted pine nuts can be substituted for almonds in the pesto for a richer flavor.
  • Store leftover pesto in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 5
  • Sodium: 300
  • Fat: 20
  • Saturated Fat: 3
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15
  • Carbohydrates: 40
  • Fiber: 5
  • Protein: 5