1. Snapea Crisps. Ooh, these are good and highly addictive. You can get them at Whole Foods and Trader Joe's. They are low in calories (22 pieces for 150 calories) but a bit high in sodium. They don't have a lot of ingredients which is always good - the more ingredients, the more processed things are - gross!
2. Pear Apples aka Asian Pears. I am obsessed with this odd fruit - basically a pear that looks like and has the texture of an apple. They are sweet, crisp, juicy, and delicious! They are in season now and I can't get enough of them!
3. Sweet Potato Fries. Now, these can be prepared a couple different ways - either fried or baked. I always bake mine. They are incredibly easy to prepare and make a fabulous side dish. PLUS, sweet potatoes are so good for you! Many nutritionists rank the sweet potato as the #1 in nutrition of all vegetables. Here is the recipe I use.....Barefoot Contessa, of course!
BAKED SWEET POTATO FRIES
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra for sprinkling
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
Halve the sweet potatoes lengthwise and cut each half into three long spears. Place them on a sheet pan and toss with the olive oil. Spread the potatoes in one layer. Combine the brown sugar, salt and pepper and sprinkle on the potatoes. Bake for 25 minutes and then turn with a spatula. Bake for another 5-10 minutes until lightly browned. Sprinkle lightly with salt and serve hot.
Serves 4.
9 comments:
yum! thank you :)
This is even easier than the recipe I have..thanks!
I LOVE sweet potato fries too! I'll definitely try that recipe.
I love love love sweet potato fries!!! especially with honey!!!
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So this is the first time I've found your lovely blog...and you have listed all of my favorite snacks. I am automatically becoming a follower!
I'm with you on the sweet potato fries and Pear Apples. I LOVE them both!
i'm in love with those snapea crisps. i always get them when i'm at trader joes. and thanks for the sweet potato fries recipe!
I LOVE sweet potato fries too!! YUM!
My aunt & her family grow 4 varieties of asian pears in So Cal. I helped pick them and sell them at a Farmer's Market last August. They are a funny fruit. :-)
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