Sweet-Potato Sticks

As a snack or a side dish, these sweet-potato sticks are yummy and easy on the tummy. They are made with sweet potatoes and egg whites (salt and pepper optional).

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Ingredients

• 2 medium sweet potatoes
• 3 egg whites
• 1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
• 1/8 tsp. pepper (optional)
• Cooking spray

Directions

1. Step 1

   Set the oven to 350°F and spray two baking sheets with cooking spray for at least three seconds each.

2. Step 2

   Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them in half crosswise. (This makes them a little easier to handle.) Cut each half into slices no thicker than 1/4 inch. Stack two or three slices at a time and cut strips no wider than 1/4 inch.

3. Step 3

   In a medium-size bowl, beat the egg whites with a fork or a whisk for about a minute until they are frothy.

4. Step 4

   Place the potato strips into the bowl and gently toss them with your fingers to coat the egg whites.

5. Step 5

   Using your fingers, pull the potato strips out of the egg whites--a few at a time--and lay them on the baking sheets in a single layer. The potatoes should not touch each other. (Wash your hands immediately after this step.)

6. Step 6

   Bake the potatoes for 30-35 minutes, checking them after 15 minutes to make sure they're browning on the bottom but are not turning completely brown.

7. Step 7

   Remove the baking sheets from the oven and sprinkle the potato chips with salt and pepper (if desired). Use a spatula to remove the chips from the baking sheets. (You may need to use a bit of force, but most of the chips should remain intact.)

Nurtition Facts

• Calories: 68
• Total Fat: 1g
• Saturated Fat: 0g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 62mg
• Total Carbs: 12g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 4g
• Protein: 4g