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Simple, spicy, scrumptious!

This recipe is one of the healthiest ways to prepare yams. It’s also one of the best vegan appetizers I have ever made! These yam fries are so easy to make – and I'm blown away by how delicious they are!

Garlic Oregano Yam Fries

(Recipe taken from Thrive by Brendan Brazier, page 243)

2 medium yams

2 cloves garlic

2 tbsp coarsely chopped pumpkin seeds

1 tbsp oregano

1 ½ tbsp coconut oil

½ tbsp basil

Sea salt to taste

Preheat oven to 300° F

Cut yams into wedges or chunks. In bowl, combine the garlic, pumpkin seeds, oregano, coconut oil, basil and sea salt. Add the yams, stirring with your hands to make sure all the pieces are covered with the mixture. Spread yams on a baking tray lightly oiled with coconut oil; bake for about 35 minutes. If you prefer them crispier, leave in oven for an extra 5 to 10 minutes. Makes 2 servings.

These are a great item to test out some healthy dips and sauces on. Go beyond ketchup - post a comment or a recipe below if you have a good healthy dipping idea or sauce to share!

Tags: Thrive, appetizer, fries, oregano, recipe, vegan, yam

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Comment by Robert on June 14, 2010 at 4:46pm: Yowser!!!! Makes me Hungry!!!! What a great way to eat Yams! I think I will try this with Sweet Potatoes as well!! Thank you!!

Comment by Aletheia on June 14, 2010 at 4:28pm: THIS. LOOKS. SO. GOOD.

Comment by Mais St Thomas on June 14, 2010 at 4:10pm: These are so awesome!! If you cut them in chunky wedges they are fantastic. Enjoy.

Comment by Charlene Tomlinson on June 14, 2010 at 3:42pm: oooohhh myyyy gooossshhh, this looks so good!! They're also good roasted w/ carrots, maple syrup, & cinammon :)

Comment by Becky Strauss on June 14, 2010 at 2:35pm: This is one of my daughter's favorites!

Comment by Sheila Salvador on June 14, 2010 at 2:21pm: Yes, it's very yummy!! I have all of Brendan Brazier's books and have made this recipe several times.....love it!

Comment by Tracy Kaye Holly on June 14, 2010 at 2:04pm: Mmmmm, sounds and looks yummy, I will give them a try!

Comment by Sam Cornell on June 14, 2010 at 1:48pm: This sounds insanely delicious!! Can't wait to make these!!