Sweet Potato Wedges with California Avocado Aioli
If you’re looking for a healthier alternative to French fries, turn to these easy sweet potato wedges. They’re seasoned with fennel, coriander and cumin seeds, and then baked in the oven until crispy. Serve ‘em up with a side of homemade California Avocado aioli and a drizzle of sweet honey.
Ingredients
Sweet Potatoes
½ teaspoon fennel seeds
½ teaspoon coriander seeds
½ teaspoon cumin seeds
2 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed and cut into wedges
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons honey, divided
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Aioli
1 ripe, fresh California Avocado, pitted and peeled
½ cup grapeseed oil
2 egg yolks
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 garlic clove
1 tablespoon fresh chopped chives
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In mortar and pestle or spice grinder, grind the fennel, cumin and coriander seeds until coarse.
3. Arrange the sweet potatoes on the baking sheet in a single layer. Drizzle with the olive oil, 1 tablespoon honey, the ground spices, salt and pepper, tossing to coat. Roast until the sweet potatoes are tender all the way through and crisp at the edges, 20 to 25 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, Make the Aioli: In a blender, add the California Avocado, grapeseed oil, egg yolks, mustard, vinegar and garlic, and blend until creamy and thick.
5. To serve, arrange the sweet potato wedges on a plate, drizzle with the aioli and the remaining tablespoon of honey and garnish with the chives.
995 calories
87g fat
55g carbs
7g protein
24g sugars