Healthier French Fries!!

I admit that I have a passion for french fries.  I love the salt and crunchy taste. I could eat a plate full at one sitting.  This has lead me on a search for a healthier version and last night, I think we found it.  My husband bought me a womderful slicer from William Sonoma last year that takes a potato and with a few pushes, slices the potato into the perfect french fry. This also can be done by hand, you just want to slice the potato as evenly as you an to avoid the small ones burning.   I used 2 potatoes and 1 sweet potato and this was plenty for the 4 of us.

Take the french fries and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, add salt and pepper. Spray a cookie sheet with Pam Olive Oil Spray.  Line the potatoes on the cookie sheet then spray the potatoes with the Olive oil spray generously  Put in an oven that has been preheated to 450 degrees for about 45 minutes.  When you take them out, sprinkle your favorite spice on them if you want.  I used rosemary.  They were delicious, nutritious and the kids asked for seconds! 

If you are short on time, we found that the Alexia brand crinkle fries are light, crispy, low in fat and all organic.  They range in price, but we find them at Whole Foods for about $2.79.  For some reason, the standard grocery stores have the Alexia brand much higher.  I always keep these on hand for a last minute, healthy side dish.  If you like Spicy, try the salt and pepper frys.