Southwestern Cheddar Steak Fries – Healthy Version

Healthy Southwestern Cheddar Steak Fries | Simply Fresh Dinners
 It’s always fun to create a recipe that turns a classic dish that has too many calories into a healthy, tasty dish.  I found this recipe at CleanEating.com and with a few modifications turned it into a delectable delight without the guilt.
This is an easy recipe and takes only 10 minutes of prep time and  20 minutes in the oven.
When you’re shopping for the potatoes, choose the larger ones for a more attractive looking wedge.
Choose parsley or cilantro as your garnish but for beginner cooks, remember that cilantro is quite powerful and you may get an unexpected surprise.
.  Best thing of all, it’s baked and not fried and potatoes are a good source of vitamin B6, vitamin C, copper, potassium, manganese, and dietary fiber.  You might want to wrap these in foil and do them on the grill as well.  Enjoy!
Southwestern Cheddar Steak Fries – Healthy Version
Author: Robyn
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Serves: 4
Ingredients
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  • 1 lb red or Yukon gold potatoes, scrubbed and cut lengthwise into 3/4-inch wedges
  • •1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • •2 tsp smoked paprika
  • •1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • •1/4 tsp sea salt
  • •1 oz finely shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
  • •1/3 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
  • •2 tbsp finely chopped cilantro or parsley
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with foil. Place potatoes in a large bowl and drizzle evenly with oil and toss lightly, ensuring that they are evenly coated. Add paprika and cumin, carefully tossing. (too much tossing will make them mushy). Place potatoes on baking sheet and arrange them in a single layer. Bake in center of oven for 10 minutes, then flip and stir, and bake for10 minutes or until lightly golden and tender when pierced with a fork. (If your wedges are quite thick, it may require up to 12 -14 minutes)
  2. Remove from oven. Sprinkle with salt, cheese and pepper. Bake for 2 minutes more or until cheese has melted slightly. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve immediately for peak flavor.
Serving size: 2/3 cup Calories: 154 Fat: 5 Saturated fat: 1.5 Sugar: 0.5 Sodium: 187 Fiber: 2 Protein: 5

 

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  • Reply
    Alanna
    August 5, 2013 at 2:16 pm

    Oh, these fries look like heaven on a plate – yum!

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    Mindy Whipple
    August 5, 2013 at 5:22 pm

    I love oven fries and this version looks like a keeper! As soon as our temps cool down I will be giving them a try or I could try to talk the hubby in to trying them on the grill – but then he would have to take a break from building the greenhouse!

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    Ivy and Elephants
    August 8, 2013 at 9:32 pm

    These look SOOOO delicious! Definitely going to give these a try!
    Easy and good??? Fantastic!
    Hugs,
    Patti

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    Angie
    November 20, 2013 at 9:10 pm

    My mouth is watering! Thanks for linking this wonderful post up to my “Themed Blog & Shop Hop!”
    Angie
    http://www.godsgrowinggarden.com/

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      Robyn
      November 22, 2013 at 7:40 am

      Thanks so much, Angie. Love the theme idea.
      Thanks for the visit, too. Have a great Friday.

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    Kara
    April 16, 2014 at 1:24 pm

    I make baked fries all the time, but never thought of adding a Mexican flair. These look amazing!
    Kara recently posted…Main Dish Recipes Themed Linky PartyMy Profile

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      Robyn
      April 16, 2014 at 5:18 pm

      I loved the way these turned out, Kara. I find that kids like the colour on them, too. Thanks so much for your visit.

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