Baked Fries

Don't just think of these low-fat fries as a side for hamburgers or fish, they also make a great snack or appetizer when served with salsa.

Recipe Ingredients:

3 medium Russet potatoes, uniform in size (5 to 6 ounces each)
1 tablespoon light olive oil
1 teaspoon dried Italian herb seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste

Cooking Directions:

1. Heat oven to 450°F (230°C).
2. Slice potatoes lengthwise 3/4 inch thick, then cut each slice into 3/4-inch long sticks. Place in large bowl. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with herb seasoning and salt; toss to coat evenly.
3. Arrange potato pieces in a single layer on nonstick baking sheet or baking sheet coated with vegetable cooking spray.
4. Bake 20 to 25 minutes until potatoes are golden brown, turning once after 15 minutes. Serve immediately.
   

Makes 6 servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/6 of recipe): 105.3 calories; 20% calories from fat; 2.4g total fat; 0.0mg cholesterol; 83.7mg sodium; 444.1mg potassium; 19.4g carbohydrates; 1.4g fiber; 0.7g sugar; 17.9g net carbs; 2.3g protein.

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of the United States Potato Board.