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Sweet Potato Nacho Fries

Makes 4 to 6 servings, and about 1 cup of queso sauce

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Sweet Potato Nacho Fries
Sweet potato fries are one of my favorite things to eat, and for a long time I wondered how I could transform them from a side dish into a full meal. The answer is to load them up with lots of fixings, including black beans, avocado and fresh vegetables, and then smother them with a creamy cashew-based queso sauce. The recipe for the sauce is worth doubling and keeping on hand: it’s delicious on baked potatoes, nachos, tostadas or Mexican rice. You can top the fries with any of your favorite nacho fixings, including hot sauce, salsa and pickled jalapeño chiles.

Ingredients

Sweet potatoes
  • 4 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed and cut into spears
  • 2 Tbsp neutral vegetable oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
  • Cashew queso sauce
  • 1/2 cup raw cashews, soaked for at least 2 hours and drained
  • 2 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
  • 3 Tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
Fixings
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 small red onion, finely diced
  • 1 Hass avocado, peeled, pitted and cubed
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 Tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1/2 tsp agave nectar or maple syrup
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked black beans, or 1 - 15 oz can, drained and rinsed

Nutrition

Per serving:

  • calories 355
  • protein 14g
  • fat 17g
  • carbs 43g
    • sugar 8g
    • fiber 12g
  • sodium 460mg

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