Oven Freedom Fries

Added to your main meal & dinner salad, this healthful
freedom fry recipe is a popular family favorite—and no one
will realize it’s low in fat!  For a flavor boost, try dipping
the fries in salsa or nonfat yogurt with fresh herbs.

Preparation Time: 20 minutes

Serves: 2

Ingredients:

2 small baking potatoes, cleaned, unpeeled

1 ½ tsp canola or olive oil

salt and pepper to taste

optional: red pepper flakes; dried basil; oregano;
minced garlic; or parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

2. Cut each potato lengthwise into 10 or 12 pieces. 
   Place in a large bowl; cover with cold water and let
   stand for 15-20 minutes.  (This soaking can be eliminated,
   but it shortens the cooking time and improves the final product.)

3. Drain the potatoes, dry them on a towel, then put
   them in a bowl or ziplock bag.  Drizzle them with the
   oil and sprinkle with the salt and pepper, as desired.
   Toss to coat evenly.

4. Place the potatoes evenly on a nonstick shallow baking pan.

Bake at 425 degrees for 15 minutes.  Turn the potatoes over,
sprinkle with optional seasonings as desired, and continue baking
for another 10-15 minutes.  Serve immediately.  Be careful; the
potatoes will be very hot!