It’s all about the presentation when it comes to kids, and you can’t beat the presentation of fries! Using a variety of colors creates visual interest, as well as providing different nutrients. It also helps develop an open mind regarding what food “should look like.” Adults will appreciate how easy this sweet potato and carrot fries side dish is to make and its healthy ingredients. Sweet potatoes are a nutrient-dense food and a good source of prebiotics. Carrots have vitamin K1 and beta carotene, the nutrient that’s good for your eyes. Kids will appreciate that they get to eat fries.
PrintSweet Potato and Carrot Fries
This is a kid-friendly recipe that adults will enjoy making. Kids will like it because it’s colorful fries and adults will like that they are easy and nutritious.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 5 to 6 colored carrots
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil or any oil
- Omnivore salt, or sea salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425° F.
- Peel and cut the vegetables into any desired width and length, but be sure not to cut them too thin or they will be too limp to pick up or become chips if overbaked.
- Place into a medium-sized bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and toss.
- Arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Allow space between each fry. Sprinkle with Omnivore Salt or season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 15-18 mins or until cooked through and edges have browned a bit.
Keywords: carrots, sweet potato, baked fries, easy side, kid-friendly
Make It Your Own
This recipe for sweet potato and carrot fries is great, but you can also do flavor variations using other vegetables that can be made into fries, like parsnips and taro. Another way to add variety is by topping it with minced garlic and herbs like chopped parsley, dill or thyme. Or, try some finely grated Parmesan. Even a sprinkle of cumin is delicious. This recipe invites creativity, so have fun. Tell us how you’ve made this recipe your own!
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