Ever since my husband told me about
2 ingredient pancakes, I've been on a mission to recreate my favourite foods into something that's not only healthy but also ridiculously easy to make. One of the things I've realized is that eating healthy doesn't have to be boring, expensive, or hard to prepare - you just have to be more creative!
I used to always order yam fries with spicy dipping sauce at restaurants so it was perfect as my next experiment:
Ingredients:
1 large Yam
Plain, non-fat Greek Yogurt
Sriracha
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees f. Spray olive oil over a baking sheet.
Slice yams and arrange on prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
Bake for 25 minutes or until desired level of crispiness.
While yams are baking: Mix 2 tablespoons (40g) of plain, non-fat greek yogurt with 1 tsp of sriracha.
Adjust sriracha according to desired level of spice.
MACROS: 5g protein, 30g carbs, 0g fat
Simple, easy, cheap and delicious! This whole plate costed me less than $1, compared to ordering it at a restaurant for over $7 (don't forget tax + tip). Not to mention, a plate of sweet potato fries w/ spicy dipping sauce at a restaurant like
White Spot contains approximately 7g protein, 82g carbs, and........
55g fat!
Next time you crave yam fries, try this instead! :)
This is a great idea!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sandy! Easy and delicious is the way to go! :P
DeleteYam fries are really good. A few times a month the carryout place near my office offers an oven roasted potato medley. I try to pick mostly the yam cubes (but don't mind too much when other types make it to my plate).
ReplyDeleteSriracha is the spicy sibling to Nutella--because they both go great with almost everything. I wonder how they would be together??? :)
You're so right Rick, Sriracha is definitely the spicy sibling to Nutella!!! As for having them together... i wouldn't mind trying it. I'll get back to you on that! :P
Deletesweet potatoes are my favorite! i love making potato wedges :)
ReplyDeleteme too! it's great cus it can be eaten as part of a meal or even as dessert! :D
DeleteThis looks so good! I recently had sriracha + mayo (amazing), but I know that Greek yogurt would be a great, healthy sub. Thanks for the idea!
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome! It's definitely just as good, if not better tasting than mayo! :D
DeleteThe yams in my household aren't that healthy because my boyfriend loves to use his deep fryer and we deep fry them. Definitely worth the indulgence though! Hehe. The dipping sauce sounds brillant. I must try that next time.
ReplyDeleteOh man, i'm glad i don't have a deep fryer... i'd be deep frying everythannnnng!
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This looks delicious and much healthier than buying them at a restaurant or some frozen ones to deep fry at home! Thanks for the recipe!
ReplyDeleteyes, healthier and cheaper!! win win! :D
DeleteI am saving all of your recipes, they sound AMAZING and so easy to make. Never had yam fries before!
ReplyDeleteWHHHHAA??? You've been missing out on this orange piece of amazingness! It's great cus it can be eaten as an appetizer, as part of your meal, or even as dessert! :P Try it!
DeleteKym, this is genius!! And why in the world does Sriracha make everrryyything taste so heavenly???? My mouth waters every time I think about that sauce. :D And although I am okay with enjoying the original unhealthy alternatives in moderation when I'm out with other people, I always love the healthier alternatives because they just make me feel better! Not as stomach-achy and lethargic :)
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