Sweet Potatoes & EASY Fried Mozzarella Sticks

Sweet & Easy recipes from The Dr. Oz Show & The Chew
Sweet potatoes contain both soluble and insoluble fiber. According to the American Dietetic Association, soluble fiber has been shown to lower cholesterol and keep blood sugar levels stable. Lower cholesterol levels help prevent blockages in the arteries that cause heart disease while stable blood sugar levels reduce hunger between meals. Insoluble fiber, by contrast, improves digestive health by adding bulk and weight to the stool, thus increasing regularity and reducing the likelihood of constipation. Tasty sweet potatoes also contain important Vitamin A, complex carbs for energy, Vitamin C, and potassium.

CRISPY SWEET POTATO WEDGES

• Scrub sweet potatoes, leaving the peels on
• Cut into wedges
• Place in a single layer onto a baking sheet with a rack
• Bake at 325 degrees for 30 minutes, to dry out
• Let cool
• In a bowl, coat with oil and season with salt and pepper to taste (sugar is optional)
• Return to the baking sheet (rack is no longer needed) and bake at 475 degrees for 15 more minutes
• Enjoy!

 
EASY SWEET POTATO SLICES

• Scrub 2-3 sweet potatoes, leaving the peels on
• Shave thinly on a mandolin
• Sprinkle with cinnamon and salt
• Bake at 250 degrees for 1.5 hours

 
YUMMY & EASY FRIED MOZZARELLA STICKS

• Mozzarella string cheese sticks (I cut mine in half length-wise & prefer regular, not low-fat)  
• Won Ton wraps (found in the produce refrigerated section)

1. Spread a thin, light coating of water along the won ton edges for the pressing step.
2. Place a cheese stick in the wrap and roll (similar to a Tootsie Roll wrapper).
3. Gently press the edges.
4. Place into a frying pan in a shallow layer of pre-heated oil.
5. After a minute or two, turn to cook the other side until done.
6. Dip in your favorite cheese stick sauce (optional)
7. YUM!